MXL Genesis II Tube Condenser Microphone

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MXL Genesis II Tube Condenser Microphone, Main
MXL Genesis II Tube Condenser Microphone, Main
zZounds Gear Experts Say...
Two mics in one! The Genesis II adds a dual-diaphragm capsule and MXL's patented warm/bright switch to the original MXL Genesis tube condenser microphone.

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
- -10 dB pad
- 150 Hz, 6 dB/octave roll-off switch
- Comes with custom pop filter, shock mount, power supply 15' 7-pin Mogami cable, 15' XLR Mogami microphone cable & cleaning cloth
- 3-year warranty/90 days tube

- 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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-800-6608
Web: https://mxlmics.com/support/
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Submitted December 30, 2011

"Genesis 2"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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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
Features
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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