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V6 Silicon Valve Microphone

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Overview

The mic that has the recording industry doing double takes!

The MXL V6 Silicon Valve Microphone is a large diaphragm, pressure-gradient condenser microphone that delivers the warmth and clarity of sound that up to now has been available only with vintage tube microphones. The V6 is the premier offering in MXL's Silicon Valve product line, characterized by the use of the finest components and extreme attention to detail.

The MXL V6 Silicon Valve large diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone provides the sound quality of a tube mic without the noise and hassle of multiple cables and external power supplies. The unique design employs solid-state FET amplifier techniques to simulate true tube ambience. The V6 comes complete with a microphone clip and wooden storage case.
Requires phantom power.

Features

  • Large diaphragm, pressure-gradient condenser microphone
  • Cardioid pattern
  • Phantom powered
  • Frequency range: 30Hz-20kHz
  • Wired with Mogami cable
Specs

V6 Silicon Valve Microphone Specifications:

  • Type: Condenser pressure gradient with 25mm (6 micron) diaphragm capsule
  • Frequency range: 30Hz-20kHz
  • Polar pattern: cardioid
  • Sensitivity: -33dbV/22mV (re 1V, 94dB SPL = 1Pa)
  • Impedance: 120W
  • Max input sound level: 130dB SPL 1kHz@ 1% THD
  • Noise: 16dBA / 3.2uV A wtd
  • Dynamic range: 114dBA / 1kHz @ max SPL
  • S/N ratio: 78dB, 1kHz @ 1Pa (re 94dB SPL = 1Pa)
  • Phantom power
  • Requirements: 48V DC, 2mA typical
  • Weight: 1.15 lbs.
  • Dimensions: 2.2"W x 8-1/2" L
  • Output connector: XLR
  • Output configuration: transformerless balanced output
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