Home recordists searching for a high-quality, budget-friendly condenser microphone will find exactly what they are looking for in the MXL 990. Centered around a gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm, this mic employs all discrete components, which include a battle-tested, German-style transformerless circuit with a FET preamp and bipolar transistors. The 990 makes an excellent cardioid vocal mic, imparting a neutral and balanced sound with enough bottom end for radio-ready voice-overs and enough sizzle to make your tracks pop. The MXL 990 comes in a durable housing with vintage styling and a champagne finish. Includes a custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and foam-padded case.

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Features:

• High-quality — yet eminently budget-friendly — FET condenser microphone
• Houses MXL's version of a tried-and-true, German-style transformerless circuit
• Gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm with a fixed cardioid polar pattern
• Delivers a predominantly flat response from 30Hz–20kHz
• Gentle 8kHz presence peak ensures articulate, intelligible vocals without harshness
• Great for vocals, voice-overs, and acoustic instruments
• Comes with a custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and foam-padded case
• Boasts a natural-sounding 20Hz–20kHz frequency response