MXL 990 Reviews

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MXL 990 Description
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.

[gian133]

Quality: 9
im a beginner recorder and this is my first condenser(s).
the build qulaity, to my inexpirenced self, is nice. it looks and feels to be very well made for the price.
As far as sound goes i would say it is pretty decent. Its very clear and i especially like it on my acousitc guitar and have also used it for some percussion instruments as well as an accordian and got good results. i have used it with different singers(5 or 6) and have gotten different results. most were good but for a few(1 or 2) i ended up just using a shure sm58 or a similar dynamic. i think it also depends on the style of music. for some songs i have recorded of myself i used it but for others i didnt like it. as others have said you just need to expirement.

Reliability: 8
have had it for a few months and have had no problems. it came with a hard case which protects it very well.

Overall Rating: 8
for a beginner like myself i would definatly reccomend it. i got the 990/991 package and have gotten good results. as i said on acoustic guitar using both mics. obvously not the best mic out their but very good for the beginner on a budget. the shock mount is also very stable and good quality in my opinion.