MXL 990 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The 990 from MXL Microphones 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.

MXL 990 Features

• FET based design with transformer balanced output for a variety of applications
• Vintage body style with champagne finish
• Includes custom shockmount, mic stand adapter & carrying case

• 990 Cardioid Condenser Microphone1
• Mic stand adapter 1
• Carrying case1

• Transducer TypeCondenser
• Polar PatternCardioid
• Frequency Response20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Impedance200 ohms
• Sensitivity15mV/Pa
• Max SPL for .5% THD130 dB
• Equivalent noise level20 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• Power requirementsPhantom power 48V (+- 4V)
• Size2.36 x 5.11 inches (60 x 130 mm)
• Weight1.2 lbs (544.3 g)
• Metal finishChampagne