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CardioidMXL 2003

Cardioid Condenser Microphone

MXL 2003

Description

The MXL 2003 is a large-diaphragm, fixed-cardioid transformerless FET condenser mic. It is equipped with a high pass filter and -10dB pad.

The capsule uses a 3-micron diaphragm measuring 27mm in diameter, and is believed to have been made by 797 Audio.

The MXL 2003 comes with an elastic shock mount (MXL 56).

SoundOnSound

The MXL 2003 is recommended for situations where extra presence and transparency are needed … With some singers, the character of the mic can be slightly aggressive, as I found out during a recording session with a certain particularly raunchy female vocalist, but for anyone in need of air and projection, it actually works very well for adding sparkle without harshness. At the same time, the bottom end remains full and warm, but without the slightly soft character produced by the transformer models in the range.

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Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (20 - 23,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -10 dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF: -6 dB @ 150 Hz (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
27mm (1.06'') 150 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 140 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
590g (20.81oz) 195mm (7.68'') 55mm (2.17'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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