MXL 990
Condenser Microphone
The MXL 990 remains one of the industry's most ground-breaking microphones. The first high quality condenser microphone to come into reach of working musicians, the MXL 990 has a FET preamp and a large diaphragm for truly professional sound quality in both digital and analog recordings. This revolutionary condenser microphone continues to astound artists with its silky, high end and tight, solid low and midrange reproduction.
- FET preamp with balanced output
- Provides silky sweet high end and retains tight,
solid low and midrange reproduction - Vintage body style with champagne finish
- Includes custom shockmount, mic stand adapter & carrying case

Tube Type: |
Pressure gradient condenser microphone |
Diaphragm: |
6 micron gold-sputtered |
Frequency Response: |
30 Hz - 20 kHz |
Polar Pattern: |
Cardioid |
Sensitivity: |
15mV/Pa |
Impedance: |
200 ohms |
Equivalent Noise Level: |
20 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4) |
S/N Ratio: |
80 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted) |
Max SPL for .5% THD: |
130 dB |
Power Requirements: |
Phantom Power 48V (+- 4V) |
Current Consumption : |
<3.0mA |
Size: |
60mm x 130mm / 2.36 in. x 5.11 in. |
Weight: |
1.2 lbs / 544.3g |
Metal Finish : |
Champagne |
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Included Accessories |
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MXL-90 Shockmount |
Rugged Carrying Case |
MXL MT-001 Hard Mount Mic Stand Adapter |
Optional Accessories |
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MXL-PF-001 Pop Filter |
MXL PF-002 Metal Mesh Pop Filter (Black) |
MXL PF-003 Metal Mesh Pop Filter (Silver) |
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MXL WS-002 Windscreen |
MXL USM-001 Heavy-Duty Basket Shockmount |
MXL USM-002 Low Profile Shockmount |
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MXL Microfiber Cleaning Cloth |
Date: July 2012
Outlet/Show: Summer NAMM Review
Media Outlet: Harmony Central
Broadcast: SummerNAMM 2012 Genesis FET -
A solid-state version of MXL's Genesis mic.
Date: Febuary 2011
Outlet/Show:Craig Tube
Media Outlet:YouTube
Broadcast: MXL 990 Microphone Review