EL SEGUNDO, CA... MXL Microphones, the professional audio division of Marshall Electronics, is pleased to introduce its M3 Silicon Valve solid-state microphone. Made in America, the M3 is large diaphragm, pressure-gradient condenser microphone with a warm sound that is free of coloration—making it an excellent choice for vocal and dialog work.

With a sound previously available only from vintage tube microphones, the M3 Silicon Valve is the result of years of engineering effort by Marshall Electronics’ R&D team. The unique design of the M3 solid-state FET amplifier techniques and carefully selected components mimic the performance characteristics of tubes with uncanny accuracy. The M3 delivers a warm, natural sound that was previously achievable at this price point.

Both developed and manufactured at Marshall’s headquarters in Southern California, the M3 employs a large diaphragm (25mm/0.98 inch) with transformer-balanced output. As a solid-state microphone, the M3 requires neither an external power supply, nor does it take valuable time to warm up—as is common with tube microphones. The M3 is a hi-tech blue colored microphone with chrome grill and ships with a leather storage case.

Wayne Freeman, MXL’s Director of Sales and Marketing, “The new M3 has a classic look and solid construction coupled with an incredible sensitivity to capture the subtleties of human performance. Even the most seasoned recording professional would be hard pressed to tell this isn’t a tube microphone.”

With an MSRP of  $399.95, the MXL M3 Silicon Valve is shipping.