The MXL 990 remains one of the industry's most ground-breaking microphones.
 
The MXL 990 remains one of the industry's most ground-breaking microphones. The first high quality condenser microphone to come into reach of working musicians, the MXL 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.
 
Included Accessories
MXL-90 Shock Mount
Rugged Carrying Case
MXL-MT001 Hard Mount Mic Stand Adapter
 
Features
FET preamp with balanced output
Provides silky sweet high end and retains tight,  solid low and midrange reproduction
Vintage body style with champagne finish
Includes custom shockmount, mic stand adapter & carrying case
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Specs
Tube Type:
Pressure gradient condenser microphone
Diaphragm:
6 micron gold-sputtered
Frequency Response:
30 Hz - 20 kHz
Polar Pattern:
Cardioid
Sensitivity: 
15mV/Pa
Impedance: 
200 ohms
Equivalent Noise Level: 
20 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
S/N Ratio:
80 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Max SPL for .5% THD:
130 dB
Power Requirements: 
Phantom Power 48V (+- 4V)
Current Consumption :
<3.0mA
Size: 
60mm x 130mm / 2.36 in. x 5.11 in.
Weight:
1.2 lbs / 544.3g
Metal Finish :
Champagne