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MXL 990 Industries Most Ground Breaking Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
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Recommended Uses For Product | Streaming, Singing |
Brand | MXL |
Model Name | 990 |
Connectivity Technology | XLR |
Connector Type | XLR |
Special Feature | Stand |
Color | Champagne |
Included Components | MXL90 Shockmount, MXL 990, MT-001 Mount, Case |
Polar Pattern | Unidirectional |
Audio Sensitivity | 20 dB |
About this item
- FET based design with transformer balanced output for a variety of applications.
- Vintage body style with champagne finish.
- Includes custom shock mount, mic stand adapter & carrying case.
- Provides silky sweet high end and retains tight, solid low and midrange reproduction
- Power requirements: Phantom power 48V (+- 4V)
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Value for money | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 |
Sound quality | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Quality of material | 4.8 | 4.5 | — | 4.7 | — | — |
Sold By | AVLGEAR | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Kellards | Amazon.com |
power source | 48V Phantom Power | Corded Electric | Corded Electric | USB | Corded Electric | Corded Electric |
connectivity tech | XLR | XLR | Wired | USB | Wired | Wired |
connector type | XLR | XLR | XLR | USB Type-B, XLR | XLR | XLR |
model number | MXL-990 | NT1SIGNATUREBLACK | TM-80 | SAM SAQ2U | MXL770 +Mc Std + Pop F + XLR | AT2020 |
material | Metal | — | Aluminum,Silver | — | — | Metal |
audio sensitivity | 20 decibels | 4 decibels | -30 decibels | -54 decibels | — | 37 decibels |
noise level | 130 decibels | 4 decibels | 136 decibels | 148 decibels | — | 20 decibels |
signal-to-noise ratio | 80 decibels | 78 decibels | 136 decibels | 70 decibels | 78 decibels | 74 decibels |
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Product information
Item Weight | 1.2 pounds |
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Product Dimensions | 11.77 x 7.28 x 3.5 inches |
ASIN | B0002GIRP2 |
Item model number | MXL-990 |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #2,729 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments) #50 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | April 4, 2008 |
Color Name | Champagne |
Computer Platform | Windows, Mac |
Connector Type | XLR |
Material Type | Metal |
Size | 4 x 4 x 8 |
Proficiency Level | Beginner |
Power Source | 48V Phantom Power |
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Product Description
The MXL 990 remains one of the industry's most ground-breaking microphones. The first high quality condenser microphone to come into reach of working musicians, the MXL 990 has a FET preamp and a large diaphragm for truly professional sound quality in both digital and analog recordings. This revolutionary condenser microphone continues to astound artists with its silky, high end and tight, solid low and midrange reproduction.
From the manufacturer
MXL 990 Pressure Gradient Condenser Microphone
The 990 remains one of the industry’s most ground-breaking microphones. The first high quality condenser microphone to come into reach of working musicians, the 990 has a FET preamp and a large diaphragm for truly professional sound quality in both digital and analog recordings. This revolutionary condenser microphone continues to astound artists with its silky, high end and tight, solid low and midrange reproduction.
• FET based design with transformer balanced output for a variety of applications.
• Vintage body style with champagne finish.
• Includes custom shockmount, mic stand adapter & carrying case.
Specifications
Type | Pressure gradient condenser microphone |
Capsule | 6 micron gold-sputtered |
Frequency response | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
Polar pattern | Cardioid |
Sensitivity | 15mV/Pa |
Max SPL for .5% THD | 130 dB |
Impedance | 200 ohms |
Equivalent noise level: | 20 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4) |
Power requirements | Phantom power 48V (+- 4V) |
Size and weight | 60mm x 130mm / 2.36 in. x 5.11 in | 544.3g / 1.2 lbs |
Metal finish | Champagne |
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Customers like the sound quality, value, performance, appearance and quality of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it really highlights the bass in their voice, it's good for the price and that it works incredibly well for people doing podcast work. They also appreciate the clarity, height, and case.
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Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They mention that it sounds great, is a brilliant piece of audio kit, and really highlights the bass in their voice. The vocals and guitar nuances are clear, and there was no hall effect. The recordings have minimal ground noise, and are great for voice overs and talking if the speaker isn't the main focus of the performance. It is able to mesh voice with beat effortlessly, and is suited for all purposes.
"...The sound is gorgeous and its exactly what I needed for audiobook reading and podcast purposes, but I can see where it would also be delightful for..." Read more
"...The sound quality is far beyond anything I'm used to, but I must confess that I was one of those poor fools who didn't even know what XLR and "..." Read more
"...this is a nice microphone...." Read more
"Sounds great in all ranges, recordings have minimal ground noise. No sharp TTSS under good protection. True blessing and love it so much." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the value of the microphone. They mention that it is an excellent mic especially for the price, and that it has a great mid and low end.
"This microphone, for its price point, is absolutely incredible...." Read more
"...our spring show in our performing arts center just because they are so cheap." Read more
"...Pros:-Very low price for the quality-Very nice looking mic with a good case-Shock mount does what it's supposed to do...." Read more
"Reliable, good beginner price with a significant impact on quality if you're used to using anything else but a condenser...." Read more
Customers like the quality of the sound and recording equipment. They say it's well-built, reliable, and punches well above its weight. Some say it is a great product and sufficient for normal recording.
"...BEGINNERS BEWARE.Everyone else, buy immediately. It's wonderful." Read more
"This mic is definitely sufficient for normal recording, especially if you run it through a vocal effects processor...." Read more
"I use this to record demos and the quality comes out great. This is my first mic and I don't regret the purchase at all...." Read more
"Great product, clean, and most definitely worth it!" Read more
Customers like the performance of the condenser microphone. They mention that it works well for podcasts, acoustic guitar, and vocal recordings. Some say that the white noise is noticeable, but overall, customers are happy with the performance and quality of the product.
"...To my surprise they didnt feedback AT ALL. Even with the terrible acoustics in the gyms...." Read more
"...This works great for recording demos. Just clean up the sound with some reverb and EQ and you're in business...." Read more
"...The results are nothing short of awesome...." Read more
"...I love these mics for rock and hip hop vocals and they also work incredibly well for people doing podcast work...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that the case itself is nice, sturdy, and the shock mount is really cool looking. Some say that the silver color it came in a really nice gold color.
"...Nice looking, too, a little different." Read more
"...easily to most mic stands and the shock mount it comes with not only looks cool but is effective in preventing vibrations on the actual mic...." Read more
"...The case itself is nice and sturdy and the shock mount is really cool looking, not to mention functional...." Read more
"...but it's all a metallic-champagne colored aluminum that's very aesthetically pleasing...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the clarity of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that the recordings are clearer and require less processing.
"...my computer and audio interface and I'm glad I tried it, my recordings are clearer and require less processing than before." Read more
"...the older version and he was excited to find out that this mic is clear as ever when he records...." Read more
"I love my MXL 990. It has a crisp clear, big radio sound to it. I use a Windtech Popgard to protect the internals...." Read more
"...perfect for vocal artists. its very clear i'm not going to say its muddy or anything because ITS NOTyou must purchase this mic...." Read more
Customers like the height of the microphone. They say it has crisp highs, solid lows, and a wide cardiod pattern. Customers also say that the quality is A-1 and the lows reproduction is great. They also appreciate the rich mids and warm lows. Overall, customers are happy with the sound quality and the flatter and more even frequency.
"Sounds great in all ranges, recordings have minimal ground noise. No sharp TTSS under good protection. True blessing and love it so much." Read more
"...It has very good sound, with flatter and more even frequency response than any mic I found anywhere near this price...." Read more
"...It IS crisp, so know that going in, more so than a Shure SM58 and the sound field isn't quite as defined (wider) but it's a hot condenser and..." Read more
"...Of course you'll need 48V phantom power and XLR balanced cables. Crisp highs, solid lows, wide cardiod pattern...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the case of the sound and recording equipment. They mention that it comes with a sturdy carrying case, and a plastic storage case.
"...The case that comes with it is a good place to store your mic when it isn't in use...." Read more
"...I give it 5 stars for its amazing sound and carrying case, I dropped 1 star for the inconvenience of having to buy a cord for it." Read more
"...an adapter, the mic, instructions, and a very durable and protective case of easy transporting...." Read more
"Great mic for beginners, can be customized, and comes with a nice travel case" Read more
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HOWEVER, I'm used to working in the audio space as a beginner to intermediate and even I found it difficult to get it set-up. First of all, you can't just plug it in and use it—you have to also order the XLR cables, the converter box (I went with the Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen, which is great), and you have to have headphones with a 1/4" (6.3) jack (unlike something like the Blue Yeti which is a plug and play). THEN, you have to set up the software for the converter box AND you have to know where to plug everything and how to actually set it up to capture the sound you want. For me, I'm happy with my set-up—again, the sound is exactly what I wanted (more semi-professional to professional) BUT if you're a beginner with no prior sound experience, this might prove difficult and expensive. And also—the mic nor the converter box come with directions. You have to Google everything and download PDF's from their websites.
BEGINNERS BEWARE.
Everyone else, buy immediately. It's wonderful.
The sound quality is far beyond anything I'm used to, but I must confess that I was one of those poor fools who didn't even know what XLR and "phantom power" was -- I only used mics with a USB connection or the 1/8" stereo plug, and they all sound terrible compared to an XLR microphone with 48v phantom power.
And even the XLR cables themselves are a dream come true! -- I was always getting so angry with the normal 1/8" cables messing up and then you have to lick them and plug 'em back in, then spin them around to get the sound to work right. (Nobody told me there was another option!)
But XLR cables make it impossible for any humming or hissing sounds or disconnections of any kind since they lock in place and never need any toying with. Now I use XLR cables for all my speakers too, and for all the patch connections between my mixers, amps, and musical devices, and it has made creating music so much more enjoyable! Now I don't have to fidget with those crappy 1/8" cables anymore, and there's never any hissing or annoying humming sounds to worry about. And of course I also realized that you can't just plug your music output right in to your computer's sound card and expect to get professional recording that way -- you have to use a box that converts the music to digital and sends it via USB port to the software, and the box should have XLR inputs for mics and 1/4" inputs as well. Only problem is Amazon has so many of those boxes, I can't decide which one to buy. I want the Lexicon since they are masters of high quality sound recording, but some of the bad reviews make me worry. With musical devices, sometimes you just end up with a unit that has manufacturing defects, and unfortunately those people post bad ratings and make it seem like the product itself is to blame.
But I can say that for the home recording set up I have (1 or 2 mics into a digital recorder-- acoustic guitar and voice), this is a nice microphone.
Upgrading from a dynamic mic, this takes some learning: for example there is a definite recognizable difference in just a 6 inch variation in instrument direction and I think a pop filter would be useful for voice not only for its obvious purpose but to standardize the distance from the mic, as this also has a noticeable effect with only a few inches difference in distance making quite a difference in the presence. A lot of the post-processing I was doing before is now no longer necessary-particularly the bass end has cleaned up a lot and is no longer muddy and the ability to get the songs to sound good on a wide variety playback equipment is much easier now.
At its usual price around $100 it might be worth sorting through the others in that price range to see how it compares -- at the $49 price they were selling it for in the sale-- it was well worth just buying.
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Se utiliza una interfaz Beringer y procesan las voces bastante bien