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MXL R40 Ribbon Microphone

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Overview

Robust ribbon mic sets a new standard for price and durability.

The MXL R40 is a solidly built, elegant-looking ribbon mic that features passive circuitry to keep the signal as pure as possible. By employing just two main components—ribbon motor and transformer—the R40 maintains the classic, smooth sound that makes ribbon mics a top choice for recording rich-sounding vocals.

In keeping with its straightforward design, the bi-directional R40 has no switches in the circuit path, just like any high-end ribbon mic—just an XLR connector at the base. The MXL R40 excels at vocal recording, as well as guitar, horns and other acoustic instruments.

*Note: While the R40 boasts a sturdy design, care should be taken placing it in front of high-SPL sources. Extreme close-miking at very high SLP can damage any ribbon mic.

**Do not use phantom power with the R40. Phantom power will damage a passive ribbon mic.

Features

  • Low cost, high quality
  • No active electronics to color sound
  • Shockmount and microfiber cleaning cloth included

The rich sound of ribbon mics made affordable for the home studio. Order today!

Specs

R40 Ribbon Microphone Specifications:

  • Frequency range: 20Hz–17kHz
  • Polar pattern: Figure 8
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