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MXL V67i Tube

Tube Condenser Microphone

MXL’s V67i Tube is essentially a tube-amplified version of the V67i. Both mics are dual-capsule, large-diaphragm condensers with a unique “warm/bright” switch to control the selection of the front or rear capsule.

Both capsules measure 32mm (OD), with a 25mm diaphragm. One has a 6-micron Mylar diaphragm; the other has an 8-micron Mylar diaphragm. Both are gold-sputtered and center-terminated.

The two capsules differ primarily in their high-frequency response; the “bright” side has 6dB higher response above about 4kHz, and 2dB lower response below 200Hz. Note that even the “Warm” mode has a pronounced HF peak (+4dB @ 10kHz), so the “Bright” mode is even more hyped (+11dB @ 9kHz).

Capsule selection (meaning, front or back) is confirmed by red LEDs mounted inside the headbasket.

The amplifier circuit uses a 12AT7 dual-triode tube.

The V67i Tube ships with a dedicated power supply, a Mogami power cable, a 15' Mogami XLR cable, a foam windscreen, an elastic shockmount (p/n MXL-57), a hard mount (p/n MXL MT-001) and an aluminum flight case.

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The mic was released in 2008.

Specifications

Frequency Response - Cardioid (“Warm”)Click Graph to Compare!
Frequency Response - Cardioid (“Bright”)Click Graph to Compare!

Pickup Patterns	Pads & Filters
Cardioid (22 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Cardioid (22 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 Capsule diameter: 32mm Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns	200 Ohms (Low)	Max SPL: 150 dB Self-noise: 22.0 dB(A)

Weight	Length	Max Diameter	Interface(s)
680g (23.99oz)	210mm (8.27'')	47mm (1.85'')	3-pin XLR male (1)

Power Specifications
Includes tube power supply

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