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870 Versatile Studio Condenser Microphone

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Overview

Versatile studio microphone.

The MXL 870 is a multi-purpose cardioid studio condenser mic with a wide diaphragm. It is a side-address microphone in the style of the great classic studio mics. It is especially great for vocals, but also applicable to a wide range of instruments including, but not limited to, drums, acoustic guitar, brass and woodwind, and guitar amps.

It features a smooth and even response with a slight dropoff at 50 Hz that becomes significant at 30 Hz. It is smooth and even between 100Hz and 3K, with a gentle rise between 4K and 10K for excellent vocal intelligibility. It has an FET preamp with balanced output and comes with mic clip and pouch.

Features

  • Versatile
  • Affordable
  • Reliable

Maximum microphone utility at an affordable price. Order now.

Specs

870 Versatile Studio Condenser Microphone Specifications:

  • Type: Pressure gradient condenser microphone
  • Capsule Size: 32mm
  • Frequency Range: 30 Hz “ 20 kHz
  • Polar Pattern: Cardioid
  • Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
  • Impedance: 200 ?
  • Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)
  • S/N Ratio: 74dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
  • Max SPL: for .5% THD 130 dB
  • Power Requirements 48V Phantom Power (±4V)
  • Weight 0.8 lbs
  • Size: 47mm x 170mm (1.85 x 6.70)
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