XY FET stereo mic makes overhead and location recording a snap.

The MXL 990 Stereo Condenser Microphone has an extremely smooth, natural sound quality. Featuring twin 20 mm gold sputtered capsules this pressure-gradient stereo condenser microphone has a 20 Hz-20 kHz frequency response. The MXR 990 also has a 3-position, switchable attenuation pad with settings for Hi (0 dB), Medium (-5 dB), and Lo (-10 dB), making it easy to configure the microphone to virtually any sound source. A heavy-duty wire mesh grill with an integrated pop filter protects the instrument's capsule, and an LED activity light aids users in properly orienting the microphone toward the sound source.

Based upon the MXL 990-a top selling studio condenser microphone-the MXL 990 Stereo Condenser Microphone is ideal for location recording and is optimized for capturing a wide range of musical performances-both vocal and instrumental-with stunning realism and broad spatial imaging, thanks to its 90-degree X/Y stereo pick-up pattern. The MXL 990 Stereo Condenser Microphone also has a maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level) rating of 137 dB-making it an excellent choice for capturing loud instruments such as trumpet, saxophone, or electric guitar.

Requires phantom power.

MXL 990 Large Diaphragm Stereo Condenser Mic Features:

• Ideal for location recording
• 90-degree X/Y stereo pick-up pattern for broad spatial imaging
• Two class-A FET preamps
• High Sound pressure level for recording loud instruments such as trumpet, saxophone, or electric guitar
• 3-position attenuation pad
• LED activity light aids in proper mic orientation toward the sound source
• Internally wired with Mogami cable
• Attractive vintage body style with champagne finish
• Supplied with mic stand adapter, and a 10' five pin to Dual XLR stereo cable
• Comes in rugged carrying case

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MXL 990 Large Diaphragm Stereo Condenser Mic Specifications:

• Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic twin large 20 mm gold sputtered diaphram capsules
• Polar Pattern: 90-degree X/Y stereo
• Frequency Range: 20Hz 20kHz
• SPL: 130dB
• Pad: 3-position, switchable attenuation with settings for Hi (0 dB), Medium (-5 dB), and Lo (-10 dB)
• Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)
• Metal Finish: Champagne

MXL 990 Large Diaphragm Stereo Condenser Mic

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Stellar!

Posted by nonnon from Salt Lake City on Feb 24, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician, active engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: experimental, hip-hop, jazz

I used to work in a recording studio and had access to all sorts of $3000 Neumans, AKG 414s and microphones from companies I had never heard of so I've always felt bummed out with the quality of my personal studio mics, ones that I could actually afford (SM58s, SM57s etc.) I do a great deal of electroacoustic music, processing recorded percussion improvisations then further manipulating them with my PC, but previously did a lot more processing than recording as 1) I could never get my recordings loud enough without compromising clarity and noise floor.

Judging from the price of the MXL line, I assumed I was in store for further anguish, but I decided to give this microphone a try -- and wow am I pleasantly surprised! I plugged in this mic and found that I had to turn down the gain *substantially* (I know this argument might simply be dynamic vs. condensers, but I've tried other condensers and not had the same result). I set the microphone in front of a table full of percussion, recorded for a few minutes, and could hear everything perfectly with a terrific frequency response (lows, highs and mids); I even tapped a drum stick on (unamplified) electric guitar strings and could hear it perfectly in the mix without any sort of compression or otherwise processing.

The clincher is the stereo aspect. Previously, I've had issues with recreating a suitable stereo field when using panning and two microphones. With this mic, I could walk around the microphone while striking a piece of metal and really hear a surround mix.

I am ridiculously pleased with the MXL 990 Stereo... Finally, my creativity isn't stifled by the thought of "this is interesting, but my recordings don't properly represent the performance".

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Great buy for the price!

Posted by Orlin from Pompano Beach, FL on Jun 30, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: musician, engineer

Reviewer's Play Style: rock, country

Purchased the mic and almost immediately had a chance to use it in studio situation miking drum overheads and later acoustic guitar in stereo. I am very happy with the sound I was able to get from this relatively inexpensive mic! Used to have to pay really big bucks for some decent stereo mics, but no more. If you are on a budget and do not work for the likes of Criteria Studios, this one is for you. Very clean sound for overheads, acoustic instruments, and even vocals.

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