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CAD Audio U37 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£45Connection type:USBTransducer type:electret condenserMax SPL:?Supported sample rates:48 kHzOutput connector type:mini-USB

CAD Audio U37 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Score components

75%

6.4

Technical score

25%

8.5

User score

â–¼Worse than 55% of microphones
6.4

Technical score

Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

4.9

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.0

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

4.9

Connectivity

3%

4.8

Design

3%

4.8

Accessories

â–¼Worse than 62% of microphones
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on 5,170 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 66% of microphones
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Technical Specifications of microphone CAD Audio U37

Technical score
Technical score
6.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
Score components:

20%

8.3

Audio Performance

20%

4.9

Recording

16%

3.2

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.0

Controls & Features

10%

10

Power

7%

8.7

Compatibility

5%

4.9

Connectivity

3%

4.8

Design

3%

4.8

Accessories

6.4
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 66% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

8.9

Number of reviews

Based on 5,170 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.5
Popularity
Popularity
8.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 82% of models
Popularity:
CAD Audio U37 has a popularity score of 8.9 points, which is higher than 81.9% of microphones.
8.9
Value for money
Value for money
7.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 53% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

10

Price

7.9
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
electret condenser
Diaphragm size
?
Capsule type
single
Sensitivity
-40 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
USB
Output connector type
mini-USB
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a headphone output. 62.8% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
3.5 mm audio jack
yes
â–² Better than 37% of models
This microphone includes a 3.5 mm jack. 62.8% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
48 kHz
Supported bit depths
16 bit
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
Audio interface sample rate
48 kHz
â–¼ Worse than 42% of models
Market range: <48 kHz – >192 kHz
This microphone supports an interface sample rate of 48 kHz which is higher than that of 2.3% of microphones and equal to that of 55.6% of microphones.
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
Audio interface bit depth
16 bit
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
This microphone supports an interface bit depth of 16 bit which is lower than that of 58.5% of microphones and equal to that of 41.5% of microphones.
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
N/A
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N. of polar patterns
1
N. of polar patterns
1
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 1, which is lower than that of 24.6% of microphones and equal to that of 75.4% of microphones.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
no
Omnidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 26.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
no
Hypercardioid pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not support a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1.5% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
no
Bidirectional pattern
no
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
This microphone does not support a bidirectional pickup pattern. 17.1% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
no
Mute function
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This microphone does not include a mute function. 68.3% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
no
Onboard gain control
no
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This microphone does not include onboard gain control. 51.3% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
1
Volume control levels
1
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 1 which is higher than that of 34.9% of microphones and equal to that of 49.5% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.6% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
0
DSP presets
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 0 DSP presets, which is fewer than 16.6% of microphones and equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
no
Phantom power required
no
â–² Better than 10% of models
This microphone does not require phantom power. 90.5% of microphones also operate without phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
N/A
USB bus-powered
yes
USB bus-powered
yes
â–² Better than 14% of models
This microphone supports USB bus power. 85.9% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
229 mm
Height
229 mm
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 229 mm tall, which is taller than 81% of microphones.
Body only.
Width
63.5 mm
Width
63.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 63.5 mm wide, which is wider than 63.6% of microphones.
Thickness
63.5 mm
Thickness
63.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 63.5 mm thick, which is thicker than 57.9% of microphones.
Weight
907 g
Weight
907 g
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 907 g, which is heavier than 84% of microphones.
Body material
plastic
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Included accessories
stand; cable; mount adapter
Shock mount included
no
Shock mount included
no
â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
This microphone does not include a shock mount. 49.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
no
Pop filter included
no
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
This microphone does not include a pop filter. 60.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
no
Windscreen included
no
â–¼ Worse than 32% of models
This microphone does not include a windscreen. 31.8% of microphones include this accessory.
Cable length
3 m
Cable length
3 m
â–² Better than 81% of models
Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
This microphone has a cable length of 3 m which is longer than that of 81.3% of microphones and equal to that of 14.4% of microphones.
Android compatibility
yes
Android compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 34% of models
This microphone is compatible with Android. 65.8% of microphones are compatible with Android.
iOS compatibility
no
iOS compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This microphone is not compatible with iOS. 61.8% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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CAD Audio U37 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes pad switch
    Pad switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This microphone includes a pad switch, the average microphone does not.
  • 1 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    3 m
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a longer cable than the average microphone (3 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    3 m vs 2 m
  • 42.5% more popular
    CAD Audio U37 has a higher popularity than the average microphone (8.86 vs 6.2).
    8.86 vs 6.22
  • 42.5% more popular
    CAD Audio U37 has a higher popularity than the average microphone (8.86 vs 6.2).
    8.86 vs 6.22
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes pad switch
    Pad switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This microphone includes a pad switch, the average microphone does not.
  • 1 m longer cable length
    Cable length
    3 m
    â–² Better than 81% of models
    Market range: <1.4 m – >3 m
    This microphone has a longer cable than the average microphone (3 m vs 2 m). The average microphone has a cable length of 2 m.
    3 m vs 2 m
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • 64% heavier
    Weight
    907 g
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (907 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    907 g vs 553 g
  • 11 older release date
    Release date
    2009
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2009 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    January 2009.
    2009 vs 2020
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • 8 bit lower interface bit depth
    Audio interface bit depth
    16 bit
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    Market range: <16 bit – >24 bit
    This microphone supports a lower audio interface bit depth than the average microphone (16 bit vs 24 bit). The average microphone audio interface supports 24 bit.
    16 bit vs 24 bit
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • 64% heavier
    Weight
    907 g
    â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (907 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    907 g vs 553 g
  • 11 older release date
    Release date
    2009
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is older than the average microphone (2009 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    January 2009.
    2009 vs 2020
  • 44 mm taller body
    Height
    229 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (229 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    Body only.
    229 mm vs 185 mm
  • No pop filter
    Pop filter included
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    This microphone does not include a pop filter, the average microphone does.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.

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microphonegeeks.com
11/01/2016
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CAD U37 – budget USB mic unbiased review
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macsources.medium.com
07/08/2015
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CAD Audio U37 USB Studio Recording Microphone Review
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mixdownmag.com.au
02/03/2015
Summary of the review
CAD U37 USB Microphone - Mixdown Magazine

Third-party reviews

Based on 5,170 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this
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What we like about CAD Audio U37

  • Extremely affordable price point, often cited as 'best bang for the buck' for beginners
  • Simple plug-and-play setup requiring no additional drivers or power equipment
  • Includes useful physical switches for a -10dB pad (to prevent clipping) and bass roll-off
  • Generous 10-foot USB cable and functional desktop tripod stand included in the box
  • Solid enough performance for casual vocal tasks like gaming, webinars, and amateur podcasts

What we don't like about CAD Audio U37

  • Almost exclusively plastic construction, giving it a 'toy-like' feel and lower durability
  • Lacks a headphone jack for zero-latency real-time monitoring
  • High sensitivity often picks up significant background noise and is prone to plosives without a pop filter
  • Sound profile can be overly sharp, sibilant, or 'tinny' compared to higher-end models
  • Status LED light on the front is described as excessively bright and distracting
  • Not recommended for professional music production or high-fidelity instrument recording

Verdict

The CAD Audio U37 is a side-address USB condenser microphone featuring a large diaphragm element designed for vocal and instrument recording. It operates with a cardioid polar pattern for background noise rejection and provides a frequency response of 20Hz – 20kHz with 16-bit, 48kHz digital resolution. Key hardware features include a -10dB overload-protection pad to minimize distortion from loud sources and a bass rolloff switch to reduce low-frequency room noise. Main pros include its affordable plug-and-play simplicity, portability, and the inclusion of a 10-foot USB cable and tripod stand. However, noted cons include its primarily plastic construction, lack of a built-in headphone jack for zero-latency monitoring, and a high sensitivity that can lead to clipping if input gain is not carefully managed.

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