Topic: CAD 1600VP / 1700VP / 2600 VP - Continuously variable pattern mini mic

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Anyone familiar with these?  I noticed them while perusing FC's clearance page.  The control box appears to run on phantom power.  ~$500/ea.

http://www.fullcompass.com/more_specials/AU0001.html?specialsOrder=Brand&brand_id=CAD




Spec sheet:  http://www.cadaudio.com/astatic/pdfs/1600VP_1700VP_1800VP_specificationsheet.pdf

Specifications for the CAD 1600VP
Operating Principle : Condenser
Polar Pattern : Continuously-variable
Frequency Response : 40Hz - 20KHz
Sensitivity : -29dBV (35mV) @ 1Pa
Impedance : 135 ohms
Self Noise : 22dBA
Maximum SPL : 110dB, 1%THD, 1KHz
Power Requirements : P12, P24, P48, 4mA