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MXL Genesis II Tube Condenser Microphone

This condenser mic from MXL features a switch that allows you to choose a warm or bright tone. 2 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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The MXL Genesis II takes the first-generation Genesis microphone to a new height of performance and versatility. The MXL Genesis II borrows the outstanding qualities of the original MXL Genesis and adds our dual diaphragm capsule and patented warm and bright switch. This switch allows you to change the tonality of the mic to suit your application. The MXL Genesis II also includes the celebrated vintage, new old stock Mullard 12AT7 vacuum tube which is hand-selected and burned in at our California headquarters prior to shipment, ensuring the highest quality.

Features:

- Distinctive glossy red body and gold grill
- Vintage tube sound quality
- Two distinct tonal characteristics
- Hand-selected new old stock Mullard 12AT7 tube
- - 10dB pad
- 150hz, 6dB/octave roll-off switch
- Comes with custom pop filter, shock mount, power supply 15' 7-pin Mogami(r) cable, 15' XLR Mogami(r) microphone cable & cleaning cloth
- 3-year warranty/90 days tube
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- Type: Vacuum Tube Studio Condenser Microphone
- Tube Type: Mullard 12AT7 or equivalent
- Diaphragm: 6 micron gold-sputtered
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Capsule Select: Warm & Bright
- Output Impedance: 200 ohms
- Pre-Attenuation Switch: Switch: 0 dB, -10 dB
- LED lights: Indicate which capsule is active
- High Pass Filter: 6 dB /octave @ 150Hz
- Equivalent Noise: 18 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
- S/N Ratio: 78 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
- Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 130 dB / 140 dB (0dB, -10 dB pad)
- Power Requirements: Dedicated power supply included
- Size: 59mm x 240mm / 2.32 in. x 9.45 in.
- Weight: 1.55 lbs / 703g
- Metal Finish: Red with Gold Grill
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Shipping Weight: 10 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 15 x 12 x 6 in
MXL Warranty
MXL Warranty
If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 800-800-6608
Because this item is used at your mouth or ear, it cannot be returned once opened due to health reasons. details
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Sound: Real warmth and natural tone.... Love it, seems to good for 900 bucks, this mic stacks to the couple grand mics Feature: Warm/bright switch, it's two mics in one amazing Ease of Use: Easy Quality: Yes it is Value: It's worth more, not exactly a budget mic, but it is worth it The Wow Factor: Highly
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