MXL 990 Condenser Microphone for Podcasting, Singing, Home Studio Recording, Gaming & Streaming | Detailed Sound | XLR | Large Diaphragm (Champagne)
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- HIGH QUALITY AUDIO The MXL 990 is equipped with an FET preamp and mid-diaphragm, ensuring truly professional sound quality in both digital and analog recordings. Its balanced output provides a silky sweet high end while retaining tight lows and smooth midrange.
- REDUCE BACKGROUND NOISE Enjoy crystal-clear recordings with the cardioid polar pattern that rejects noise from the sides and back, focusing solely on your voice. Hear more of yourself and less of the room.
- PREMIUM ACCESSORIES Unleash the full potential of your microphone with included accessories a custom shock mount, mic stand adapter, and a durable carrying case, ensuring convenience and protection on the go.
- VERSATILE AND DETAILED From voice overs to podcasting, gaming to studio recording, the MXL 990 delivers exceptional versatility with its wide 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response suitable for both male and female vocalists.
- REQUIRES +48V PHANTOM POWER - The MXL 990 is powered by +48V phantom power. It is compatible with the many audio interfaces and mic preamps that offer phantom power.
Description
The 990 remains one of the industry’s most ground-breaking microphones. The first high quality condenser microphone to come into reach of working musicians, the 990 has a FET preamp and a large diaphragm for truly professional sound quality in both digital and analog recordings. This revolutionary condenser microphone continues to astound artists with its silky, high end and tight, solid low and midrange reproduction.
Recommended Uses For Product: Indoor
Brand: MXL
Model Name: 990
Connectivity Technology: XLR
Connector Type: XLR
Special Feature: Clip
Compatible Devices: Voice Recorder
Color: Champagne
Included Components: MXL90 Shockmount, MXL 990, MT-001 Mount, Case
Polar Pattern: Unidirectional
Audio Sensitivity: 20 dB
Item Weight: 1.2 Pounds
Impedance: 200 Ohm
Microphone Form Factor: Large Diaphragm
Item dimensions L x W x H: 11.77 x 7.28 x 3.5 inches
Power Source: 48V Phantom Power
Material: Metal
Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 80 dB
Number of Channels: 1
Frequency Range: 30 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency Response: 20 KHz
Noise Level: 130 dB
Global Trade Identification Number: 43
Manufacturer: Marshall Electronics
UPC: 801813080643
Item Weight: 1.2 pounds
Product Dimensions: 11.77 x 7.28 x 3.5 inches
Item model number: MXL990
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: No
Date First Available: April 4, 2008
Color Name: Champagne
Computer Platform: Windows, Mac
Material Type: Metal
Size: 4 x 4 x 8
Proficiency Level: Beginner
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Color: Champagne
This mic is definitely sufficient for normal recording, especially if you run it through a vocal effects processor. I plan to get the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2 here at Amazon eventually (I really love the gender conversion that makes you sound like a good female voice) but right now I have the KORG EMX and ESX as well as the KORG Kaoscullator Pro, and this mic works great when connected to any of those (but of course connected to a phantom power source first, the patched to the Korg devices). The fact it comes in a nice durable case with foam padding impressed me right from he start. Then I hooked it up to the included shock mount and added a pop mic filter (VERY important you use a pop filter because condenser mics are sensitive to moisture from your mouth). The sound quality is far beyond anything I'm used to, but I must confess that I was one of those poor fools who didn't even know what XLR and "phantom power" was -- I only used mics with a USB connection or the 1/8" stereo plug, and they all sound terrible compared to an XLR microphone with 48v phantom power. And even the XLR cables themselves are a dream come true! -- I was always getting so angry with the normal 1/8" cables messing up and then you have to lick them and plug 'em back in, then spin them around to get the sound to work right. (Nobody told me there was another option!) But XLR cables make it impossible for any humming or hissing sounds or disconnections of any kind since they lock in place and never need any toying with. Now I use XLR cables for all my speakers too, and for all the patch connections between my mixers, amps, and musical devices, and it has made creating music so much more enjoyable! Now I don't have to fidget with those crappy 1/8" cables anymore, and there's never any hissing or annoying humming sounds to worry about. And of course I also realized that you can't just plug your music output right in to your computer's sound card and expect to get professional recording that way -- you have to use a box that converts the music to digital and sends it via USB port to the software, and the box should have XLR inputs for mics and 1/4" inputs as well. Only problem is Amazon has so many of those boxes, I can't decide which one to buy. I want the Lexicon since they are masters of high quality sound recording, but some of the bad reviews make me worry. With musical devices, sometimes you just end up with a unit that has manufacturing defects, and unfortunately those people post bad ratings and make it seem like the product itself is to blame.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2011 by Nicholas Collette
Color: Champagne
I bought this mic for a school project because I needed to make a CD and needed a mic for vocals. This works great for that (just make sure to use a wind screen). Im also the sound tech for my choir class and in the past we have used individual Audix handheld microphones for each singer. However this year we are taking a different approach to mic the singers. We just had an all day gig to sing Christmas songs at all the elementary schools in my town. Ive had some bad luck in the past with using condenser mics for choirs and live sound mainly because of feedback being so easy to get. When setting up for the gig at the schools, I forgot to grab cables to run my EQ so I knew that it was just going to be a wreck. But I decided to give it a try anyway. All of our gigs for that day were in school gyms so that defiantly wasnt going to help with my feedback issues of the past. I used 3 of these mics for a choir of about 25 kids. Ran them into a 6 channel Peavey Mixing board and directly out to 2 QSC K10 active speakers that were used for mains. No EQ except for the 80Hz Cutoff option on the board. I placed the speakers about 10 feet in front of the mics and gave it a shot. To my surprise they didnt feedback AT ALL. Even with the terrible acoustics in the gyms. I was easily able to project the sound of the choir without feedback issues. I was even told by one of the school administrators to turn the volume down at one point. So basically what Im saying is that for the money, these mics are great for many different uses. Whether it is recording at home or micing a choir for a live gig. These mics sound great. We will be buying about 6 more for our spring show in our performing arts center just because they are so cheap.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2011 by Katie L
Color: Champagne
This microphone is simply the best for anyone looking to get started with audio recording. The price is right and it's durable enough to put up with improper handling such as small drops or rough plugging/unplugging. The sound quality is fantastic and can stand up to professional recordings. It is also very versatile and will record anything you want to record elegantly. The case itself is nice and sturdy and the shock mount is really cool looking, not to mention functional. Personally, I find myself having to turn the gain up all the way to properly record with it but that might have something to do with me damaging it rather than a factory defect.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2013 by John
Color: Champagne
I've purchased this microphone ten years ago, going on eleven years. I've used this through thick and thin. Incredible microphone to begin with when I first began my career in audio production. Quality is not bad at all but only how the recording is edited and mixed. I've been recording from my college days when I turned my closet into a vocal booth. I didn't soundproof it but it was quite "soundproof" without the panels, foam and/or curtains. All I used was my clothes. It was enough and the quality was fine. Ten years and 11 months later, I am still using it and I have no problem. I highly recommend this microphone for beginners. Go for it. It's a great mic at a reasonable price, it changed my life in the music/film industry!
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Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2019 by Jaunti
Color: Champagne
After 5 years, still my favorite mic! I use it for streaming/singing
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025 by Missyelle
Color: Champagne
I bought this mic for recording vocals for my band along with recording my podcast/youtube commentaries. Honestly, i love this mic, it sounds just as good as many of the other studio mics that i have used in actual studios. It is extremely sensitive however, when i have it hooked up in my room on the second floor and wearing headphones to monitor the audio i can hear cars driving by outside or i can even hear people talking outside. No doubt its sensitive, but its also an amazing mic and deal, dont think just buy! Also, the stand is nice too, however the only problem i have with it is that the little knob that you tighten to lock in the angle of the mic is weak and at times the mic will slide down a little, but its not a big deal at all.
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