Large-diaphragm performance and the latest in transformerless FET circuitry.

The MXL 992 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Mic delivers the dynamic range required for the most demanding applications. It has an airy, open sound with low self-noise essential for accurate digital recording. 20Hz-20kHz range. 10dB switchable attenuation. Selectable -10dB low-frequency roll-off. Large brass enclosure. Includes deluxe carrying case and custom-designed shockmount. Requires phantom power.

MXL MXL 992 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Features:

• Large gold capsule
• Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency range
• 10dB switchable attenuation
• -10dB low frequency cut
• Includes shockmount and deluxe carrying case
• 2 lbs.

MXL MXL 992 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Includes:

• deluxe carrying case, custom-designed shockmount

Valid 05/29 only!

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It’s like having a large diaphragm and a pencil condenser in one mic!

The MXL 9090 Microphone is like having two mics in one. A unique design with 2 selectable diaphragms: the front side has a warm, lush sound, and the microphone’s back side simulates some of the brighter more airy sounding vintage capsule characteristics of early tube mics of the 60s. With the flip of a switch, you get a completely different sound from a single microphone. A bright red LED shines through the grill indicating which capsule is energized. The MXL 9090 mic is perfect for when you need several quality microphones on a limited budget.

Requires phantom power.

MXL 9090 Dual-Capsule Condenser Microphone Specifications:

• Type: Selectable capsule condenser microphone
• Frequency Range: 30Hz-20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
• Impedance: 200W
• S/N Ratio: 74dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 140dB
• Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V ±4V
• Current Consumption: <3.0mA
• Size: 47mm x 184mm
• Weight: 1.3lb
• Metal Finish: Champagne

MXL 9090 Dual-Capsule Condenser Microphone Features:

• Two switch selectable 25mm (1″) Large Capsules (one warm and one bright)
• Solid state preamp with balanced transformer output
• Gold plated grill
• Selectable pad and roll-off filter
• Comes with mic clip and wooden storage case

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I know a lot of people that own this mic. Actually, I had one in my studio for a long time. It was probably 1 year before I ever hooked it up and tried it out (I have a lot of other mics that see more action). What did it sound like? Well…

I was completely shocked! Yes, and that doesn’t happen very often. Especially with such a cheap piece of gear. But the MXL 990 actually sounds great (caveat – for the price). Sure, you can get a $200+ mic and get better vocal reproduction. But if you have a small budget, get this mic first. It can get any job done and make it sound better than a cheaper or comparably priced mic. MXL really did a great service to the budget studio community with this microphone.

What didn’t I like about it? Well, after a side by side comparison with an Oktava mic, a Blue mic, and a Neumann U87, I realized what made this MXL sound so great. While the world class mics I compared it to are great for on-the-dot vocal reproduction, the MXL tends to artificially hype the high/high-mid frequencies in a vocal track. This makes a vocal recorded with the 990 condenser sit in an amateur mix much better. Yeah, it’s padding for inexperienced recordings. This is not a bad thing – it’s actually a great thing for most home studio owners.

So if you want a cheap mic and you need your vocal tracks to sound great out-of-the-box, get the MXL 990. It’s only a $60 investment, so if you hate it – you haven’t blown too much cash.

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