MXL V57M Studio Condenser Microphone

Cardioid condenser microphone. 30Hz - 20kHz frequency response. Requires 48v phantom power supply.

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"good mic for the money"

Feature:
all the V57M's we have came with the ring mount. Have never bought or used a shockmount with these microphones.

Quality:
Though the color is a little ghastly, use dominates over appearance everyday. At the prices I have bought these microphones for, I'm completely satisfied. They have been hauled a bit for some "on the fly" recording in hotel rooms with no problems. But, we do not take for granted that these are condenser microphones and try to take decent care of them when transporting them from place to place.

Value:
Again, at the price we've paid, we can buy tons of these microphones for what you can tie up a substantial sum of money on ONE "boutique" microphone. The sound going to the hard drive has to come from a decent set of speakers and good ears, along with good instruments and people who know how to play them, not just an expensive microphone. You can take one of the "boutique" microphones and get garish sounds from it if you put the microphone in the wrong place for sound to begin with, or have someone who doesn't know how to coax tone and good sound from the instrument.

Desirability:
It is completely practical for our studio and the money we have to put into it to obtain it.

Sound:
Have used several of these microphones for the past several years. We've recorded upright bass, acoustic guitar, mandolin, banjo, dobro, fiddle, egg shake, djembe, sax, trumpet, vocals (male range from bass through tenor) and they have served us very well.

Ease of Use:
With any microphone used in the studio, the microphone placement is the key. We go for completely natural sound, with the mic placement giving us the most even sound that covers the range of whatever instrument we are recording.

Support:
Have needed no support. We currently own 5 of these microphones and have had no trouble out of any of them.

Overall:
I'm continuing to search for good buys on these microphones. I know they will work for us in our studio, they already have. If I happen to fall upon hard times and begin to have problems form these microphones, I want more of the same thing to fall back on.

Submitted: 10/31/2007

Style of Music: Bluegrass, acoustic, acoustic-oriented jazz


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"Low budget people this is your mic!"

Feature:
Be sure and buy the shock mount with it, $10 more now or $35 later. Only wish it were tall enough that I didn't have to use a mic stand with the shockmount.

Quality:
Its hard to believe how little this thing costs

Value:
This mic is the best value out there.

Desirability:
Its pretty nice lookin, I am sure there are better lookin mics out there, but this one is nothing to be ashamed of by any means

Sound:
Nice warm sound, I am actually a video producer that hates his own voice, but suddenly mine dont sound so bad....

Support:
NA, but I did notice they had a toll free #....

Overall:
great mic, wonderful price, what more can you want? I bought it to do voice over for video and I feel I made the perfect choice.

Submitted: 7/6/2006

Style of Music: mostly voiceover stuff


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The V57M - Your new "go-to" studio microphone!
In the recording studio, every project is unique. Today you're trashing-out the drum tracks for a punk band, and tomorrow you're trying to fatten-up the accordion for a polka trio. That's why your studio microphone collection is so important. You've got to get the right sound, no matter what comes your way. Many microphones on the market today are specially tuned for a specific application, such as vocals, percussion, or acoustic instruments, but wouldn't it be great to have a "go-to" microphone, capable of capturing any audio source? Your best bet is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone, like MXL's V57M. Its warm, dynamic character gives professional quality results in any situation.

Large, gold-sputtered diaphragm
The V57M's high-quality components provide the versatility home studio engineers crave. The large, 25mm gold-sputtered diaphragm offers enhanced presence, so all your tracks are crisp and well-defined. At only six microns thick, this diaphragm is sensitive enough to reproduce the most delicate details, yet strong enough to handle Sound Pressure Levels (SPL) up to 130dB without unwanted distortion. You can get tight, balanced drum tracks for a solid rhythm section, then point it at a piano for rich, vibrant dynamics. Hang the V57M upside-down in front of a pop filter, and hear what your vocal tracks have been lacking!

Cardioid pickup, Mogami wiring
With a flat frequency response from 30Hz to 20kHz, you get crisp, accurate tone with characteristic condenser warmth. All internal components are connected with Mogami wiring for clean, noiseless signal transfer. The V57M's cardioid pickup pattern lets you focus on a specific sound source, while automatically rejecting unwanted noise from the back and sides of the condenser capsule. Combined with the adjustable stand mount (included), you get pinpoint aiming control and isolated, focused tracks. It is much easier to shape your mix when everything exists on its own channel. At this low price, you can outfit the whole studio for multitracking and enjoy the same pristine sound quality across the whole mixing board. This microphone requires 48V phantom power, so make sure your mixer or mic preamp supports this feature.

Professional look and feel inspires confidence
If you want to be taken seriously, you've got to look the part. Duct-taping a stick to a five-gallon paint can and using it for a mic stand won't exactly inspire confidence in your abilities. MXL uses a machined brass barrel for the V57M, giving a solid feel and distinct look that projects an air of professionalism in your studio. When your clients see the steel-mesh grille and classic lines of this microphone, they'll want to bring their best performance.
MXL V57M Studio Condenser Microphone
An affordable large gold diaphragm condenser for the home studio recording environment! With the advent of digital recorders, there is a great demand for microphones that deliver more clarity and detail. If you need an all-around microphone that works excellently for vocals as well as instruments, the V57M is your answer. This 1-inch gold diaphragm cardioid microphones gives your recording that natural reproduction without sacrificing the fullness and warmth of your vocals or instruments. Its frequency response of 30 - 20,000Hz, along with the SPL of 130dB allows this mic to handle almost any signal you throw at it. It is housed in a machined brass enclosure. It requires 48-volt phantom power.

Applications:
Vocals

Piano

Acoustic Guitar

Strings

Horns

Drums

The Sound of the World's Finest Microphones for Professional Recording and Broadcasting is now within reach of any studio.

The Ideal Microphone for projects that demand world-class sound at an affordable price. A genuine large capsule, gold diaphragm condenser brings tremendous clarity, presence and detail to any performance. All the fullness and warmth characteristic of the classic large capsule mics give realistic, natural tone to all sources. This makes this microphone perfect for both vocal and instrumental recording.

Features:
Housed in a Machined Brass Enclosure for solid feel and quality that lasts.

25mm (1 in.) Large Capsule Condenser High sensitivity for detailed recordings

Gold Sputtered Diaphragm Low distortion, extremely long lasting

Balanced Transformer Coupling

Coming with Mic Stand Adaptor

Heavy Duty Brass Enclosure

Technical Info

Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 25mm diaphragm capsule

Frequency Response: 30Hz-20KHz

Polar Pattern: Cardioid

Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa

Impedance: 200 ohms

S/N Ratio: Ref. 1 Pa (A weighted) 80dB

Equivalent Noise Level IEC 268-4 (A weighted): 20dB-A

Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130 dB

Power Requirements: Phantom power 48V ± 4V

Current Consumption: <3.0mA

Size: 50mm x 190mm

Weight: 470 g
This large-diaphragm condenser will make a big improvement in your recordings without making a big dent in your budget! Its 30Hz-20kHz frequency response and 130 dB SPL handling suit it to a variety of sources. Includes clip.

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