[opinion] Cascade M20u Large Diap Conden & AT at2020

your opinion on this? I am getting a firepod and there is a store that gives this included in the price. what do you guys think?

here are the specs http://www.cascademicrophones.com/cascade_m20u.html



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Capsule: New 1.07”/28 mm 5µ edge connected, gold vapor-diaphragm
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Construction: heavy duty machined brass with anodized finish
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Polar Pattern: cardioid
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Operating voltage: +48V Phantom Power
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Electronics: New low-noise class A discrete Fet+Bi-Polar, transformer-coupled
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Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
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Sensitivity: -38.5 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
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Equivalent noise level: (A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) <15 dB
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Maximum SPL for THD: <0.5% (1 kHz) 140 dB w/Pad
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Switchable low frequency cut-off: -6 dB @ 100 Hz
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Switchable pad: -10 dB
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New improved suspension shockmount
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Connector: 3-Pin male XLR
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Weight: 525 grams/1.16 lbs.
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Dimensions: 47x215 mm / 2x8.6”

the at2020

http://www.audio-technica.com/cms/wired_mics/a0933a662b5ed0e2/index.html

ELEMENT Fixed-charge back plate, permanently polarized condenser
POLAR PATTERN Cardioid
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20-20,000 Hz
OPEN CIRCUIT SENSITIVITY –37 dB (14.1 mV) re 1V at 1 Pa
IMPEDANCE 100 ohms
MAXIMUM INPUT SOUND LEVEL 144 dB SPL, 1 kHz at 1% T.H.D.
NOISE 20 dB SPL
DYNAMIC RANGE (typical) 124 dB, 1 kHz at Max SPL
SIGNAL-TO-NOISE RATIO 74 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
PHANTOM POWER REQUIREMENTS 48V DC, 2 mA typical
WEIGHT 12.1 oz (345 g)
DIMENSIONS 6.38" (162.0 mm) long,
2.05" (52.0 mm) maximum body diameter
OUTPUT CONNECTOR Integral 3-pin XLRM-type
ACCESSORIES FURNISHED Stand mount for 5/8"-27 threaded stands; 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 threaded adapter; soft protective pouch
AUDIO-TECHNICA CASE STYLE R7


which one it's better? I think they are in the same price range.




thanks!

I have a couple M20's and find them quite decent as well. I've never had the opportunity to compare them directly though.