MXL 990 Cardioid Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Your microphone collection starts here! An outstanding value, the MXL 990 is a classic "first condenser" for capturing vocals and more in the home studio.
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Submitted May 30, 2022 by Russell
"Sounds way better than it should"
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I ended up using this as the vocal mic on a project. The singer was more comfortable with the sound and response of this one versus some other options. This performed great and is clearly tuned for vocal use, tidying up some common shortcomings that can come across on some microphones. You wouldn't believe the vocals were recorded with this and an SM57 a few feet away. It sounded great and proved that this mic can compete with more pro choices in certain circumstances. I've used it for demos and field recordings and it did the trick there too. It's no replacement for "real" studio mics but it's great to have on hand for those moments where you need an extra, and it really does sound good. It honestly has no business sounding as good as it does. If you're considering this mic (it's ideal for a lot of nonstandard applications) it's worth getting.
Musical Background:
25 years
Musical Style:
Hardcore punk
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