MXL 190 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Priced within reach of the home and project studio recording artist, the MXL 190 cardioid condenser microphone is ready to capture everything from the high-pitched sounds of a piccolo to the resonant tones of a bass guitar. Features that give the MXL 190 an edge include a low-noise FET design; a large, open-format grill cavity; and an electronically balanced output for outstanding sonic performance. Add it all up and you've got an exceptional condenser microphone that won't shatter your budget.

Features:

• Internally wired with Mogami® cable
• Unique large grill design
• Delivers a warm, open, airy sound that's transparent
• but not overly bright
• FET preamp for uncompromised performance
• Includes hi-isolation shockmount and carrying case

Specifications:

• Tube Type: Pressure gradient condenser mic
• Diaphragm: 6-micron gold-sputtered
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 150 ohms
• Sensitivity: 22mV/pa
• Equivalent noise: 18 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• S/N Ratio: 77 dB (Ref. 1 PA, A-weighted)
• Max SPL for .5% THD: 130 dB, 140 dB w/-10 dB cut
• Power Requirements: 48V phantom power (+- 4V)
• High Pass Filter: 6 dB/octave, 150HZ
• Pre-attenuation Switch: 0/-10 dB
• Weight: 1.5 lbs
• Color: Champagne