Large diaphragm, little price.

The MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount has a silky, sweet high end while retaining tight, solid low and midrange reproduction. The 3/4" gold-sputtered diaphragm creates a professional sound suited for digital and analog recording. Attractive vintage body style with champagne finish. 30Hz-20kHz frequency response. 130dB maximum SPL. Includes custom shock mount, mic stand adapter, and case. Requires phantom power.

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount Features:

• 3/4" gold-sputtered diaphragm
• Attractive vintage body style with champagne finish
• 30Hz-20kHz frequency response
• 130dB maximum SPL
• Sensitivity: 15MV/pa
• Equivalent noise: 20dB (A-weighted)

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount Includes:

• custom shock mount, mic stand adapter, case

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MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount Specifications:

• Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 20mm gold diaphragm capsule Frequency Range: 30Hz — 20kHz
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
• Impedance: 200W
• S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130Db Max SPL with -10dB cut: 130dB
• Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)
• Current Consumption: <3.0mA
• Size: 2.36 x 5.11 (60 x 130 mm)
• Weight: 1.2 lb.
• Metal Finish: Champagne

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount

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Posted by Brooks Ramey from florida on Oct 6, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: active musician

Reviewer's Play Style: rock

The mxl 990 is a great microphone I use it at my gigs at churches this mic brings out vocals perfectly .the sound quality is great for beginers you should buy this mic its a great price too.

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Great Mic for the $$$

Posted by Studio151 from Jersey Shore on Sep 24, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician/Recording Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Classic Rock

I purchased 2 of these mics for recording my band in live settings and was not disappointed! I used one for the guitar amp and 1 for the bass amp and the signal came through accurate and clear! No problem with headroom limitations. I record into Cubase through a Tascam US-1641 (also a great product for the money) and had the drum kit miked with drum mics, the vocals and keys came in on line inputs and the guitar and bass through these MXL 990's. They did a good job of rejecting a lot of the bleed and I was able to clean the rest up with the software. They seem well built and the sound was pristine! You can spend a lot for studio mics if you want to, but it's not necessary... I definitely recommend these for anyone looking for studio quality sound without having to 'buy' the studio! Go for it!

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WHO WOULD HAVE THUNK?

Posted by Northern Harmony Bluegrass Band from Northern Indiana on Sep 22, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass

Want quality? Purchase the MXL990! We had one member of our four piece bluegrass harmony vocal band that was very skeptical about using one microphone opposed to using four individual mics but not any more. We plugged the MXL990 in and we were all amazed at the quality and clarity of this microphone, not to mention the bang for our buck! We don't even need to mic our instruments anymore. If you are in need of a microphone that will pick it up, then pick one up today at our friend's Musician's Friend!

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BUY IT, PERIOD!!

Posted by StratMan from NY on Sep 21, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Musician/Engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: Metal, Rock, Acoustic

I personally like this mic for acoustic instruments. Vocals work good too but I prefer a different mic for that. Just a great overall mic. Can do anything you want it too and best of all it doesn't empty the wallet. BUY IT you'll love it!

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First I want to say that for those who...

Posted by Bad Mr Wilson from Atlanta, GA on Sep 3, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Producer, Sound Engineer, Songwriter, & Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Hip Hop, Gospel, R&B, Jazz, Pop, Spoken Word

First I want to say that for those who have negative feelings about this mic probably aren't engineers or serious savvy technical studio personnel. It is a simple piece of equipment (plug mic cord to the mic and mixer). This mic should really be used in a studio setting where once you install it in a booth you don't have to constantly move it. Once you connect the mic to your mixer, turn on the phantom power, and wa-la, just listen to the clarity it projects. You cannot buy a mic at this price anywhere and receive the quality output that you will receive from this. I must say from engineering with some of the more expensive high-end equipment and well known popular industry standard mixers and mics that this mic for the money can't be beaten. Great buy, trust me!!!

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