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MXL MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount  

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  • MSRP:
    $199.99
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  • Sale Price:
    $5999

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Large diaphragm, little price.

The MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount has a silky, sweet high end while retaining tight, solid low and midrange reproduction. The 3/4" gold-sputtered diaphragm creates a professional sound suited for digital and analog recording. Attractive vintage body style with champagne finish. 30Hz-20kHz frequency response. 130dB maximum SPL. Includes custom shock mount, mic stand adapter, and case. Requires phantom power.

Features

  • 3/4" gold-sputtered diaphragm
  • Attractive vintage body style with champagne finish
  • 30Hz-20kHz frequency response
  • 130dB maximum SPL
  • Sensitivity: 15MV/pa
  • Equivalent noise: 20dB (A-weighted)
  • Wired with Mogami cable

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MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount Specifications:

  • Type: Condenser pressure gradient condenser
  • Diaphragm: 6 micron gold-sputterred
  • Frequency response: 30Hz — 20kHz
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
  • Impedance: 200 Ohms
  • S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
  • Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
  • Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130Db Max SPL with -10dB cut: 130dB
  • Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)
  • Current Consumption: <3.0mA
  • Size: 2.36" x 5.11" (60 x 130 mm)
  • Weight: 1.2lb.
  • Metal Finish: Champagne
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Two Thumbs up from a 30 Year Voiceover Pro

| Review By: Brainlock1 | 1 week, 2 days ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

I've used the EV RE20 exclusively over the years, and after trying this mic out in my studio, I'm flabbergasted as to how they can afford to manufacture such a quality piece for such a bargain-basement price.  The key to this mic is a decent pre-amp.  It's warm and responsive and sounds really smooth across all frequencies.  I am using an old ART tube MP to warm it up even more and I can't believe the sound.  Remember, you'll need phantom power to make this transformless platform  work, and quite a bit of gain for the pre-amp section, so make sure your stuff is fairly quiet.  The ART tube MP I have is really quiet, however I have friends who've had them and they aren't as quiet as mine.  Nonetheless, for the price with the two combined, you have an excellent starting point for relatively very little capital.  For those sophisticates who would look down their noses at anything without a Neumann logo on it, you don't know what you're missing.  I sold all of my expensive stuff and took the family on vacation!

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See above review

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Semi-Pro Musician, Pro Voiceover Artist
Style of music you play:
Rock
Where you live:
USA

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1110296

Good Mic. @ Good Price

| Review By: Steve Wanzer | 1 week, 3 days ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

The case and shock mount is a nice feature.

Quality:

I get more clarity than with Sure SM-58 for recording.

Value:

The price was a real bargain.

Overall:

I have used it for recording Dobro, and vocal and am very pleased. The playback is rich and full, with no dead spots.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
30 + years guitar
Style of music you play:
Blues, country, old rock
Where you live:
Burns, Oregon

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1112071

Very Impressed With The Microphone

| Review By: Dwaun Thomas | 2 weeks, 6 days ago

0 people out of 0 found this review helpful

Features:

I've recorded at quite a few professional studios and a lot of recording at my home studio. I've used $1000 dollars microphones that run neck and neck with the 990. Contrary to popular belief price doesn't always have anything to do with quality. If you're on a budget you don't worry about compromising quality for price.

Quality:
Value:

They could easily sale this mic for more. I just thankful they didn't.

Overall:

Love the case. And the quality of the mic is above average.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Professional
Style of music you play:
Alt-Rock
Where you live:
Houston

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1110499

Just getting on board

| Review By: Layne Lindberg | 2 weeks, 6 days ago

0 people out of 1 found this review helpful

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Just getting on board, I know more later.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
40 years
Style of music you play:
Church group
Where you live:
South Dakota

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1110519

Just bought my 2nd 990

| Review By: RHONDA PETERS | 4 weeks, 10 hours ago

3 people out of 3 found this review helpful

Features:

If you need a condenser mic, buy this one.  I have two and could not be more pleased.

Quality:

Seems to be built as good as it needs to be.  Nothing has broken...

Value:
Overall:

Value is where this mic stands out, but it would be worth it at a higher cost.

Do you own the product?:
Yes
Have you used the product?:
Yes
Musical Experience:
Active musician
Style of music you play:
Bluegrass
Where you live:
NC

Did you find this review helpful? yes no1109188

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