CAD Trion 7000

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Utilizing a dual ribbon element to increase output and sensitivity, the Trion 7000 does put out somewhat hotter than other ribbons I’ve used but don’t expect double! It’s a very cool looking mic for sure, with that spherical headbasket it’s a very attractive way to finish it off. Again, the Trion series finish almost has this rubber coated feel to the finish that is unique. A spider style shock mount and case are included.

The Trion 7000 is one of those “smooths everything out” sounding ribbons, a very round sound is had with it. I really like it on voice in particular for a dark smooth response, but it is interesting to twist it off axis a bit and further change the sound of the mic which I liked slightly off axis on more than one voice. On guitar cabs, it’s not a mic that delivers “bite” much so bright cabs benefit nicely from the 7000. Drums and things will require a fair amount of high EQ boost, but like most ribbons the Trion 7000 takes EQ pretty darn well. The dual element at times can have a slight ‘phase-y’ sound to it in the upper frequencies, due to slightly different arrival times from off axis sounds. Proximity effect is pretty big with the 7000, you would not stick it right on a guitar cab as it would need a little space to prevent woofy, so working the distance is key.

Conclusion: A dark ribbon with the smoothed over transient sound, perfect for taking the edge off of bright sources (have not tried on horns but I would definitely try it there). On voice it had a sound I really liked, and I did think it could get a little more interesting off axis a bit.