MXL V88 Compact Vintage Tube Microphone

The MXL V88 is a compact, high-performance microphone designed to deliver beautifully balanced, detailed sound from any source. Whether recording voice-overs, acoustic guitars, drums, or capturing room ambiance, this microphone picks up every nuance with clarity. Its low-noise FET preamp and fully balanced transformerless output ensure clean, professional recordings. Standing under six inches tall, the V88 fits comfortably in any setup without compromising performance.

Use Case: Compact condenser for versatile recording applications.

• Compact Design: Less than six inches tall, perfect for tight spaces.
• Clear, Balanced Sound: Captures detailed, natural audio from vocals and instruments.
• Low-Noise FET Preamp: Ensures clean recordings with minimal background noise.
• Fully Balanced Transformerless Output: Reliable, distortion-free signal.
• Versatile Use: Ideal for voice-over, instruments, drums, and room capture.

Vintage Style

The MXL V88 features a very well-thought-out “voice.” The low end is wonderful and full but without being overbearing and causing muddiness or unwanted overtones. The mid-range of this microphone is firm and makes voice-over work sound “correct” right out of the box. The top end of this microphone is detailed but not harsh and allows every nuance of an acoustic instrument to be heard but not hyped in any way. The sound quality, compact size, and solid construction make this a valuable addition to your microphone collection.

Type

• Pressure Gradient Studio Mic

Diaphragm

• 6 Micron Gold-Sputtered

Capsule size

• 32mm/1.26 in.

Frequency response

• 20Hz – 20kHz

Polar pattern

• Cardioid

Sensitivity

• 25 mV/Pa

Output impedance

• 150 ohms

Equivalent noise

• 14 dB (A-weighted IEC 651)

S/N Ratio

• 80 dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted)

Max SPL for .5% THD

• 138 dB

Power requirements

• 48V phantom power (+/- 4V)

Metal finish

• Nickel Plated

Weight

• 1 lb/498.95g

Size

• 53mm x 146mm/2.09 in. x 5.75 in.