Pro studio performance, project studio price.

The MXL 990s Condenser Microphone is based on the hugely popular MXL990, this model adds a -10dB pad and 150Hz low-cut switch. The 990s is a true, phantom-powered, condenser microphone with a 6-micron, 20mm gold-sputtered diaphragm with high quality FET preamp and balanced output.

MXL 990s Condenser Microphone Features:

• 20mm gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm
• FET preamp with balanced output
• -10dB Pad switch
• 150Hz low-cut switch @ 6dB per octave
• Cardioid pattern
• 30Hz - 20kHz frequency range
• 130dB maximum SPL
• Supplied with shockmount and mic stand adapter
• Comes in rugged carrying case
• Wired with Mogami cable

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MXL 990s Condenser Microphone Specifications:

• S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
• Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130dB
• Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)

MXL 990s Condenser Microphone

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Little Mic Big Sound

Posted by plowhand247 from South Carolina on Sep 11, 2009

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Gigging Singer / Songwriter

Reviewer's Play Style: Gospel, Bluegrass, Folk

I just received my 990s and I love it. Great voice reproduction. It even makes this old crow sound good. I use it with a Marshall acoustic amp and a Taylor guitar( sometimes with my HD28 Martin. I am going to go with this on all my gigs unless wind is an issue. Couldn't be happier with this mic.

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Surprised

Posted by Joe Rose CGP from The West Coast. SFO Bay Area on Mar 20, 2009

Experience w/product: I have heard about it

Reviewer's Background: near 50 years semi pro

Reviewer's Play Style: Blues, rock, Rockabilly, Light Jazz, Country Swing

I doodle around with computer based recording and know that it takes thousands to get a studio like sound. I also know that my stage mics are for beans for recording. Quite surprised with this mic. good value. Don't know how it will stand up but I don't intend to abuse it. Got the pre amp. Yeah, that helps a lot. Thinking of getting one of the other models for guitar and bass. Anyway. Funstuff

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Mic is satisfactory, shockmount is terrible

Posted by Barrett from nc on Dec 15, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: home studio guy

Reviewer's Play Style: anything good

The mic does its job, i am by no means incredibly discerning about it. However the shockmount won't hold up to the most gentle use. Especially when mounted upside down for an overhead drumset application. The band won't stay on the handles and the entire frame is bent. Just use the swivel mount that comes with it.

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Decent but...

Posted by banjoboyjohn from clintwood, va on Jul 29, 2008

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Active Musician

Reviewer's Play Style: Bluegrass, Rock

The mic has very little low end, yet manages to have a lot of proximty effect. Its a good mike for someone with a deep toned voice or instrument. It is way too bright for a singer with an already bright sounding voice. It is a VERY hot mike for the price and great for live applications. I bought four of them (they are not very sturdy). If you want a profesional sound, this mic is not exactly the cream of tho crop.

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It's Exceptional!

Posted by Ron Harkins from Milwaukee, WI on Nov 14, 2007

Experience w/product: I own it

Reviewer's Background: Recording Artist/Producer/Musician/Engineer/

Reviewer's Play Style: Gospel

Well, for starters this mic does tend to distort at low db signals. I have this product and use it on a daily basis in my recording studio. But that problem can easily be fixed with a mic preamp to give the mic a higher signal tolerance. Simply plug the mic into a pre and then gate it and then compress and then you're in! Ba Da Bing ba Da Boom!!!

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