MXL GENESIS

Flagship Tube Microphone

The Genesis Tube Condenser microphone is a masterfully engineered, premium offering from MXL Microphones. By combining a large 32mm gold sputtered diaphragm with state of the art tube circuity the Genesis captures all the warmth and richness of critical vocal and instrument recordings. A premium Mullard 12AT7 is used for high performance and ultra-low noise. Additional features include low frequency roll off to reduce unwanted rumble, a 10db pad, and high quality Mogami cable used for internal wiring. The striking gloss red body and gold grill make an attractive addition to any studio. Included are a matching gold metal mesh pop filter, shockmount, a dedicated power supply, 15' Mogami microphone cable, 7 pin connecting cable, and protective case. Add the Genesis tube microphone to your studio and join the producers, engineers and musicians who elevate their work with the clean highs, warm mid-range, and tight bottom end that the Genesis is known for.

  • Winner of Pro Audio Review's Excellence Award
  • Vocal mic that delivers a full, rich sound
  • Premium Mullard 12AT7 tube for warmth and low noise
  • Penetrating vocals that sit perfectly in your mix
  • Mogami cable and wiring for exceptional audio fidelity


    • Type:
    • Tube condenser mic (Mullard 12AT7)

    Diaphragm:
    • 6 micron gold-sputtered

    Frequency Response:
    • 20Hz - 20kHz

    Polar pattern:
    • Cardioid

    Capsule size:
    • 32mm/1.26 in

    Output Impedance:
    • 200 ohms

    Pre-Attenuation:
    • Switch: 0 dB, -10 dB

    High Pass Filter:
    • 6 dB/octave @ 150Hz

    Equivalent Noise:
    • 18 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)

    S/N Ratio:
    • 78 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)

    Max SPL for 0.5% THD:
    • 130 dB/140 dB (0dB, -10 dB pad)

    Power Requirements:
    • 110/220 VAC, 50-60Hz/Dedicated power supply included

    Size:
    • 59mm x 240mm/2.32 in. x 9.45 in.

    Weight:
    • 1.55 lbs/703g

    Metal Finish:
    • Red with gold grill

    Accessories 
    • MXL PF-004-G Metal Mesh Pop Filter for Genesis
    • Genesis dedicated power supply
    •  MXL-V69 15' Mogami® Cable (XLR 7-pin)
    • Additional 15'  XLR Microphone cable