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MXL 4000

Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The MXL 4000 is a large-diaphragm multipattern FET condenser mic.

Part of MXL’s “900 Series” of mics, it sells for significantly less than its $799 MSRP. For example, street prices as of May 2009 were under $200. The “900 Series” is manufactured by MXL exclusively for Guitar Center and its various online sales divisions, including Musicians Friend, Music 123, and the Woodwind and Brasswind.

The mic has a single dual-sided, large-diaphragm, K67-style capsule measuring 25mm in diameter. It provides 3 pickup patterns, selectable via a switch on the mic body beneath the headbasket.

Additional switches on the rear of the mic body enable a pad (-10dB) and high-pass filter (-6dB/octave @ 150Hz).

The mic ships with an elastic shockmount (MXL p/n MXL-60) and a foam windscreen (p/n MXL WS-002).

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Specifications

Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Omnidirectional (15 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Cardioid (15 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Bidirectional (15 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)	Pad: -10dB (Via Switch) Filter: HPF: -6dB/octave @ 150Hz (Via Switch)

Capsule Dimensions	Impedance	SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 25mm Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns	200 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 130 dB Self-noise: 20.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
725g (25.57oz)	240mm (9.45'')	59mm (2.32'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Requires phantom power Phantom voltage: 48 ± 4v

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