Versatile and a sensational value!

The MXL 990/993 Studio Package gives you a great value in a condenser and an instrument microphone pair.

The MXL 990 is a true phantom-powered condenser mic with a 6-micron, 20mm gold-sputtered diaphragm. It has an FET preamp with balanced output for a silky-sweet high end with solid low and midrange vocal reproduction. 30Hz-20kHz frequency range. 130dB maximum SPL. It has the look and sound of a vintage vocal mic and includes a rugged carrying case, shockmount, and stand adapter.

The MXL 993 is the latest in quality instrument microphones. Using transformerless FET circuitry and a gold diaphragm capsule, the 993 delivers the dynamic range required in the most demanding instrument microphone applications. It has a silky, open sound with a wide dynamic range essential for accurate instrument recording. With a 20Hz-20kHz frequency range, 10dB switchable attenuation, selectable -10dB low-frequency roll-off, and large brass enclosure, the MXL 993 is perfect for guitar and overhead drum miking. Includes a rugged carrying case, MXL 990 shockmount and stand adapter, and 993 mounting clip.

MXL MXL 990/993 Studio Package Features:

• MXL 990 Features:
• True, phantom powered, condenser mic with a 6-micron, 20mm gold-sputtered diaphragm
• FET preamp with balanced output
• Silky-sweet high end with solid low and midrange vocal reproduction
• 30Hz-20kHz frequency range
• 130dB maximum SPL.
• Look and sound of a vintage vocal mic
• Includes a rugged carrying case, shockmount, and stand adapter
  
  993 Features:
• FET circuitry
• Gold diaphragm capsule design
• Silky, open instrument reproduction
• 20Hz-20kHz frequency range
• 10dB switchable attenuation
• Selectable -10dB low-frequency roll-off
• Large brass enclosure
• Perfect for guitar and overhead drum miking
• Includes deluxe carrying case and mounting clip

There's no better way to cover such a huge range of studio applications at such a modest cost. Order today!

MXL MXL 990/993 Studio Package

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GREAT PACKAGE

Posted by DJ Savra from Mesa, AZ on Dec 21, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Electronica Producer, Hobbyist

Reviewer's Play Style: Electronica

What a great package for the price. Seriously. They may not be "top-of-the-line", but that doesn't mean that this little bundle doens't deliver good results. Just make sure you use them with some good mic preamps to maximize their potential.

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Great pair of mics

Posted by Stegosaurus Rex from Berkeley, CA on Nov 6, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Indie/Electro/Hip-Hop

I bought this mainly because I needed a cheap vocal mic, but I also wanted something that I could record instruments later on. The 990 is a fair vocal mic, but lacks enough high end. However, for anyone that does any work on recording, this is easily fixed by adding a bit using EQ. Doing this, I found the 990 to be very usable and clear. The 993 is also very clear sounding on guitars, though I haven't tried drums yet. For the money, this is very much worth it. Just make sure you know what you're doing when you process the audio from these mics, and you'll be getting some sweet sounds!

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Worth the price

Posted by Pauly from Racine, Wi. on Apr 9, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Amateur Producer

Reviewer's Play Style: Work with all styles

These are not top of the line studio microphones, but for the price they are phenomenal. The 993 is by far the better of the pair, and it delivers great sound as a drum overhead or at the twelfth fret of an acoustic (gets boomy near the soundhole, but the 990 can hold its own. Quality gets a downgrade as when I received the 990 there was a capsule mounting screw that had come loose and was rolling free inside the screen. I put that back in and other than a rather vanilla frequency response and slight warm up period to clear out the hum the mic has been great ever since.

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990 - Vocals, Room / 993 - Overheads, Crash, HH

Posted by Anonymous Musician on Jan 20, 2007

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I love this both mics. I use the 990 to record the vocals or i use it to record the bassdrum. It also sound quiet well as a ambient mic for drums, when you use it as a mono mic. The MXL is good for all cymbals. I love it at the high hat or at the acoustic guitar.

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Very Usable

Posted by SoundMan from Rock Island, IL on Aug 5, 2006

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Engineer

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Both these mics sound good. the 993 is a bit more full in the low mids compared to an sm81. the 990 has a lot of depth in the low mids as well, but thats good for a larger diaphram. I've used them for a live accoustic set and they sound great. I've also recorded with them double micing an accoustic guitar and they sound pretty good at that. Really great buy for a budget studio or beginner, or even just having a couple extras around.

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