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MXL 990 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone with Cardioid Polar Pattern

The Perfect First Vocal Mic

Home recordists searching for a high-quality — yet eminently budget-friendly — condenser microphone will find exactly what they are looking for in the MXL 990. Centered around a gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm, this mic employs all discrete components, which include a battle-tested, German-style transformerless circuit with a FET preamp and bipolar transistors. The 990 makes an excellent cardioid vocal mic, imparting a neutral and balanced sound with enough bottom end for radio-ready voice-overs and enough sizzle to make your tracks pop. It also lends a nice silky sheen to acoustic instruments. The MXL 990 vaunts a durable housing with vintage styling and an attention-grabbing champagne finish. Lest we forget, you also get a custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and foam-padded case.

Renowned German-style transformerless design

Simply put, the MXL 990 is entry-level nirvana. This condenser microphone houses MXL's version of a tried-and-true, German-style transformerless circuit, which employs a FET preamp. The 990 includes a gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm in a capsule with a predominantly flat response from 30Hz–20kHz. A gentle 8kHz-ish presence peak ensures articulate, intelligible vocals without harshness. At Sweetwater, we've found the 990 to be a worthy vocal microphone. In fact, it might be the microphone for certain voices. It also boasts enough low-end girth for radio-announcer-style voice-overs and handles acoustic guitars with aplomb.

The MXL 990 condenser microphone includes all you see here: a custom shockmount, a mic stand adapter, and a foam-padded hardshell case

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Features:

High-quality — yet eminently budget-friendly — FET condenser microphone
Houses MXL's version of a tried-and-true, German-style transformerless circuit
Gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm with a fixed cardioid polar pattern
Delivers a predominantly flat response from 30Hz–20kHz
Gentle 8kHz presence peak ensures articulate, intelligible vocals without harshness
Great for vocals, voice-overs, and acoustic instruments
Comes with a custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and foam-padded case
Boasts a natural-sounding 20Hz–20kHz frequency response

Want to get the most out of your MXL condenser microphone? Check out our inSync article, "How to Take Care of Your Microphones."

Specification	Detail
Microphone Type	Condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Diaphragm Size	0.78" (20mm)
Frequency Response	30Hz-20kHz
Max SPL	130 dB SPL (0.5% THD)
Output Impedance	200 ohms
Sensitivity	15mV/Pa
Signal to Noise Ratio	80dB (A weighted)
Self Noise	20dB (A weighted)
Connector	XLR
Color	Champagne
Power Source	48V phantom power (±4V)
Dimensions	5.11" x 2.36"
Weight	1.2 lbs.
Included Accessories	Shockmount, Mic Stand Adapter, Hardshell Case

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