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CardioidMXL V89

  Street: $399 / MSRP: $599 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

MXL V89

Description

MXL’s V89 is an all-purpose, large-diaphragm FET condenser, with transformerless output.

MXL

The custom body design minimizes body resonance, while a tuned grill cavity helps eliminate standing waves and reduces harmonic distortion.

The capsule diameter measures 32mm and uses a 6-micron, 25mm diaphragm. The same capsule can be found in several other MXL mics; see links in the sidebar.

The V89 includes a suspension shockmount and a micro-fiber cleaning cloth.

Barry Rudolph

I was pleasantly surprised by the sound, look, and build quality of the V89… even at twice the money, there is no other mic that comes close to its great sound.

The MXL V89 is also known as: V-89.

The mic was released in 2009.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Cardioid (25 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 25mm
Capsule diameter: 32mm
Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns
150 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 138 dB
Self-noise: 14.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
839g (29.59oz) 185mm (7.28'') 64mm (2.52'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 48 ± 4v

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