One of the quietest tube microphones available!

The MXL 960 Tube Condenser Mic will keep you productive reliably and affordably. Professional-quality, large-diaphragm 1" capsule, tube condenser microphone has an extremely wide dynamic range and a crisp, airy sonic character. Well suited to either analog or digital recording. 20Hz-20kHz. Cardioid pattern. 135dB max SPL. Equivalent noise: 13dB, A-weighted. Requires phantom power.

MXL MXL 960 Tube Condenser Microphone Features:

• Professional-quality, large-diaphragm tube condenser
• Cardioid pattern
• Extremely quiet
• Wide dynamic range
• Crisp, airy vintage tube sonic characteristics
• Frequency range: 20Hz-20kHz
• 135dB max SPL
• Equivalent noise: 20dB, A-weighted

MXL MXL 960 Tube Condenser Microphone Includes:

• road case, power supply, cable, windscreen, mic clip

Great mic at a great price. Order today and record like a pro!

MXL MXL 960 Tube Condenser Microphone Specifications:

• 25mm (1") large capsule condenser
• Max SPL for 5%THD: 135dB
• Sensitivity: 20 MV/pa
• Output impedance: 200 ohms
• Equivalent noise: 13dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Tube type: 12AT7

MXL MXL 960 Tube Condenser Microphone

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The M X L 960 Miracle

Posted by Roger Paul from Georgia on Sep 1, 2009

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: recording atrtist

Reviewer's Play Style: classic rock, country ,etecetera

This mike is a true Miracle,At $200 bucks.I just purchased a second one.The Secret of a good Tube mike is this.Moisture is the Arch enemy of condensor mikes.The diaghprahm easily picks up moisture and the mike gets noisy as hell. The tube acts like a "little Heater" and keeps the mike nice and dry. I have a trebly voice but when i record with the 960 my voice sounds full, and not so harsh. Further, the power supply gives me more signal to my V S 2480 24 track. Thankyou M X L for a great product!!!

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FAT kick tone

Posted by InThePocket from NY CITY on Apr 14, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: Pro Drummer

Reviewer's Play Style: Indie Rock

I have two of these. I use them for everything, especially male vocals, drum overheads and kick. They make cymbals sound gritty and warm and makes them sit extremely well in a mix. Put on of these outside your kick drum and it will sound fatter than a pregnant whale! Keep it away from the hole though. I've swapped out the tubes to Mullards from the beginning and haven't looked back. Male vocals are warm and crispy. Key words for this mic: warm, crispy, fat.

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Perfect Professional Broadcast Mic

Posted by anderson sound project on Feb 9, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: N/A

Reviewer's Play Style: N/A

I've worked in Broadcast Television for over 30 years and am currently the Production Manager for one of the largest television groups in the US and Canada. Recently I was asked to outfit all of our stations with an all-around microphone that would serve as the go-to voice over mic for every commercial client and news personality. After reviewing many, many condensers, I chose the MXL 960 for it's consistent excellence in voice color--yes color--every voice, every personality --male or female--is presented with an outstanding presence that dominates the mix thus dominating the airwaves. Clients are always commenting on how great they sound on the 960. Voiceover people are always asking for my recommendation for a microphone to use in their home studios--something that will make them sound their very best in an audition or demo--well, here you go kids--two hundred bucks and you're in the running--Professionally.

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Great Mic on Acoustic Bass (Jazz)

Posted by Jazz Collective Records from L.A. on May 19, 2008

Experience w/product: I have used it

Reviewer's Background: 32 years professional jazz perfomer, 10 years rec.

Reviewer's Play Style: Jazz

Had trouble getting a good sound on acoustic bass, I tried a 414, re20, sanken42r, and some cheaper ones.. I tried my friends mxl 960 figuring I might as well... I used a UA LA-610 pre and it sounded really good. Barley needed any EQ at all... very little compression. I sounded natural with just a little punch to the attack. Great mic, cheap as it gets.

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Great Mic Value

Posted by BudgetMC from Nearly Cincinnati on Apr 30, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician/Home Recording Guy

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues/Alt. Country

This is a first rate mic. It sounded very good stock, but with a NOS Mullard rolled in it became one of my favorites (and I've got more than a few mics). As a Cardioid LDC, it doesn't offer many bells & whistles, but it doesn't need to... it just sounds good. Well, it would be nice if it at least came with a shock mount. Nice hot output, though.

Buy it and you're smart. Snatch it on sale and you're a genius.

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