
MXL DRK Desktop Recording Microphone Kit
Includes mic, stand, clip, mic cables, adapters, battery, and recording primer. Monitor, software, and keyboard not included.
Overall User Ratings (based on 19 ratings)
Submitted August 19, 2006 by a customer from aol.com
"Only good for begginers."
You get what you pay for.
Sound
I am a rap artist. I bought and tried out the DRK. It is good for a freestyle or a cheap five dollar CD, but it isn't good if you are trying to present yourself as a professional artist. Plus, after about four hours of use, the battery is too weak and there is a fizz in the background. I prefer phantom power. Overall it is a good microphone for begginers who are trying to make a demo in order to promote themselves for future professional albums.
Features
It came with the cable accesories to plug it in directly to the computer system. The stand is very breakable.
Ease of Use
The sound isn't near as good as a more expensive microphone.
Quality
The wires come apart easy. I had to use a different cable, just like the stand.
Value
It ain't worth the pay.
Manufacturer Support
It's not a great microphone.
The Wow Factor
It's a real smooth white color, but sometimes, it's what's on the inside that counts.
Musical Background:
Active Musician
Musical Style:
Hip Hop
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Submitted April 21, 2010
"Desktop set Review:READ ME"
I planned to buy a new one a day later.
Sound
I didn't like the sound so i am getting a higher quality of microphone. At least for the level of sound quality i was getting it wasn't worth the price. I am a pop artist so i recorded some vocals and was unimpressed by the quality. I haven't recorded a simple speech track but it may be decent for that kind of usage. If you are using it though distance is key. I would suggest test-recording at different distances to find the best for your voice.
Features
The stand is not very reliable. If I had decided to use this mic more, I would try to get a nice shock mount. I was also disappointed that this product, being a condenser therefore needing a windscreen, didn't include one. I was, however, happy that it had a direct XLR to computer mic input jack.
Ease of Use
I didn't use this product to record instruments. But I did find it rather difficult to get great sound quality in a short amount of time.
Quality
I recommend keeping a few extra 9 volts on hand. This product has a nice look.
Value
no.
Manufacturer Support
I have not.
Musical Background:
singer/songwriter/musician
Musical Style:
a variety
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Submitted December 30, 2006
"Not a bad solution for the price."
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It works and sounds fine. All the parts are durable enough. Should be fine for basic recording straight to a sound card if you don't want to get a preamp or mixer.
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