MXL 910
Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The MXL 910 is a FET condenser microphone based on MXL’s many earlier designs: a linear, transformerless impedance-conversion circuit with a side-mounted small-diaphragm capsule.
Although the circuit appears to be the same as is found in the MXL 990 and MCA SP-1, in the 910 it is implemented via surface-mount components. This allows automated construction, and the reduction of circuit boards from two to one — because the smaller SMT components allow the DC conversion circuit to fit onto the audio PCB.
The rear side of the PCB shows eight through-hole components, including three electrolytic capacitors and the 2SK170 FET.
The capsule is MXL’s standard small-diaphragm design, exactly as found in the MXL 990 and MCA SP-1.
Like most of MXL’s side-address condensers, the 910 is a good candidate for a capsule swap; see a listing of candidates on our large-diaphragm capsule directory and the sidebar listing on this page. Any large-diaphragm capsule will lower the mic’s self-noise figure, and revoice the microphone.
Nonetheless, the use of SMT for key capacitors in the audio path makes this microphone a poor choice for aftermarket circuit modification.
The MXL 910 ships in a cardboard box with a ring mount and a polishing cloth. It was introduced with a $50 “stupid deal of the day” sale and an MSRP of $199; a week later, the MSRP rose to $299 with a sale price of $199. It was featured as the “stupid deal” again in July 2013, and presumably will reappear there periodically.
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The mic was released in 2012.
Specifications
Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Cardioid
(n/a mV/Pa; 30 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diameter n/a Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns |
200 Ohms (Low) | Self-noise: 20.0 dB(A) |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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n/a | 170mm (6.69'') | 47mm (1.85'') |
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Power Specifications |
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