Description: The Perfect First Vocal Mic Home recordists searching for a high-quality — yet eminently budget-friendly — condenser microphone will find exactly what they are looking for in the MXL 990. Centered around a gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm, this mic employs all discrete components, which include a battle-tested, German-style transformerless circuit with a FET preamp and bipolar transistors. The 990 makes an excellent cardioid vocal mic, imparting a neutral and balanced sound with enough bottom end for radio-ready voice-overs and enough sizzle to make your tracks pop. It also lends a nice silky sheen to acoustic instruments. The MXL 990 vaunts a durable housing with vintage styling and an attention-grabbing champagne finish. Lest we forget, you also get a custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and foam-padded case.Renowned German-style transformerless design Simply put, the MXL 990 is entry-level nirvana. This condenser microphone houses MXL's version of a tried-and-true, German-style transformerless circuit, which employs Sweetwater is an Authorized MXL Dealer Genuine New Item Sweetwater's 2-year warranty MXL 990 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone with Cardioid Polar Pattern The Perfect First Vocal Mic Home recordists searching for a high-quality — yet eminently budget-friendly — condenser microphone will find exactly what they are looking for in the MXL 990. Centered around a gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm, this mic employs all discrete components, which include a battle-tested, German-style transformerless circuit with a FET preamp and bipolar transistors. The 990 makes an excellent cardioid vocal mic, imparting a neutral and balanced sound with enough bottom end for radio-ready voice-overs and enough sizzle to make your tracks pop. It also lends a nice silky sheen to acoustic instruments. The MXL 990 vaunts a durable housing with vintage styling and an attention-grabbing champagne finish. Lest we forget, you also get a custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and foam-padded case.Renowned German-style transformerless design Simply put, the MXL 990 is entry-level nirvana. This condenser microphone houses MXL's version of a tried-and-true, German-style transformerless circuit, which employs a FET preamp. The 990 includes a gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm in a capsule with a predominantly flat response from 30Hz–20kHz. A gentle 8kHz-ish presence peak ensures articulate, intelligible vocals without harshness. At Sweetwater, we've found the 990 to be a worthy vocal microphone. In fact, it might be the microphone for certain voices. It also boasts enough low-end girth for radio-announcer-style voice-overs and handles acoustic guitars with aplomb.The MXL 990 condenser microphone includes all you see here: a custom shockmount, a mic stand adapter, and a foam-padded hardshell caseMXL 990 Condenser Microphone Features: High-quality — yet eminently budget-friendly — FET condenser microphone Houses MXL's version of a tried-and-true, German-style transformerless circuit Gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm with a fixed cardioid polar pattern Delivers a predominantly flat response from 30Hz–20kHz Gentle 8kHz presence peak ensures articulate, intelligible vocals without harshness Great for vocals, voice-overs, and acoustic instruments Comes with a custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and foam-padded case Boasts a natural-sounding 20Hz–20kHz frequency response Want to get the most out of your MXL condenser microphone? Check out our inSync article, "How to Take Care of Your Microphones."SpecificationDetail Microphone Type Pressure Gradient Condenser Polar Pattern Cardioid Diaphragm Size 0.78" (20mm) Frequency Response 30Hz-20kHz Max SPL 130 dB SPL (0.5% THD) Output Impedance 200 ohms Sensitivity 15mV/Pa Signal to Noise Ratio 80dB (A weighted) Self Noise 20dB (A weighted) Connector XLR Color Champagne Power Source 48V phantom power (±4V) Dimensions 5.11" x 2.36" Weight 1.2 lbs. Included Accessories Shockmount, Mic Stand Adapter, Hardshell Case RETURN INFORMATION We want you to be completely happy with your purchase from Sweetwater. If you are not satisfied with your product, you may return it for a refund of the purchase price within 30 days. If your purchase was eligible for Free Shipping, the shipping cost will be deducted from your credit or refund. 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Price: 99.95 USD
Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana
End Time: 2023-12-24T21:10:00.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money back or replacement (buyer's choice)
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Brand: MXL
Form Factor: TBD
Connectivity: TBD
Model: MXL-990
Features: TBD
Diaphragm Size: 0.78" (20mm)
MPN: MXL-990
Maximum SPL: 130 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
Color: Champagne
Compatible Model: N/A