MXL MXL-770 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Black, 8.00 x 4.00 x 12.00 inches

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I’d like to keep this MXL 770 review somewhat educational, and if you’ve landed yourself here there’s a good chance you’re looking to buy your first mic soon. There are a few things most quality microphones have in common regardless of the price tag attached to them. Hence, the Audio-Technica AT2020 is a more favourable choice in the professional aspect, in studio recordings, because of its more than one area of expertise the MXL 770 is mostly suited for voice overs and dubbings. Similarities and differences Similarities: While the MXL 990 has an incredibly well-balanced and rich soundstage with a highly noticeable bass undertone, the MXL 770 excels in wider range of performance and offers immaculate clarity. One of the biggest pros of the MXL 770 is its price. Generally retailing around 50-80 USD, the MXL 770 is easily within budget for most beginners.

The MXL 770 has a sound that is airy, clear, crisp, and, of course, sparkly and crystalline. It does this without having too much sibilance, which is a common problem with otherwise good budget condenser mics. Both the MXL 770 and the Audio-Technica AT2020 have the ability to capture the intricate details and they maintain the original tone. They have decent amount of clarity and the crispiness is very well balanced. If you are looking for peak performance with a natural, wide dynamic range, straight out of the box, then this mic will not be the one for you. In fact, you will be looking at some seriously expensive solutions to attain that result. Looking at the spectral data for the spoken audio, it’s plain to see that the 770 has a much more prominent peak at 10 kHz. Vocals definitely sound brighter on the 770. The 990 also sounds slightly muddy, which is confirmed by higher peaks in the bass region.Naturally, that means you don’t need to do much in post-production to make it great, although you would always need, at least, equalization and compression at this segment.

The mic also has a switchable bass cut and a -10db attenuator, which may help capture particular instruments. The capsule size is the most significant change between the MXL 770 and MXL 990. It’s a half-pound heavier than the MXL 770, but it can sustain a lower sound pressure level of 130 decibels (dB) (SPL). That’s still a lot of volumes, so the MXL 990 may be used with almost any studio sound source. 2. What do the switches on the MXL 770 do? MXL, as you probably know, is a giant microphones manufacturer. Its microphones have been always well received among recording enthusiasts mainly because of their good quality at very affordable prices.

MXL 770 Pros

MXL 770 gives you some extra features to make it work for your voice and situation. The two switches on the mic give you the ability to add a 10dB pad to attenuate and reduce loud sound sources. The bass roll-off switch, on the other hand, let you get rid of unwanted rumble. MXL 770 Condenser Microphone Kit While on the other hand, the MXL 990 showcases a 90 degree X/Y stereo polar pattern, which means it can be really useful in re-creating a more realistic sound imaging. Any instrument that comes with a handful of features is always a matter of delight for the user and that's exactly what the MXL 770 and the MXL 990 has to offer! A USB microphone connects directly to your computer’s USB port, but an XLR microphone needs an additional recording interface or digital I/O. Neither choice is necessarily superior to the other. In fact, the sound quality is the same since many USB mics use the same parts as their XLR counterparts. Conclusion

The MXL 990 is perhaps more to my taste speaking generally, though it’s easy to envision reaching for an MXL 770 when front end brightness needs a boost. Similarly, the MXL 990 may tame a sound source that overwhelms the MXL 770’s sizzle. Overall, I can describe the sounds it captures as clear, crips, and sparkly. Also, the MXL 770 achieves these qualities, without introducing noises or sibilance sounds, which is typical for microphones at this price range. The light-weighted design further broadens the scope for its versatile usage irrespective of whether you chose to hold the microphone or place it on a stand. FeaturesThe biggest difference between the MXL 770 and MXL 990 is the capsule size. The MXL 770 comes in at 0.87 inches, technically a large diaphragm condenser capsule, but slightly smaller than the 1-inch de facto standard definition of “large diaphragm.” In particular, the voice department includes voice-overs, narration, YouTube videos, YouTube vlogs, streaming, video-calls, podcasts, advertising recording, and such. The sheer volume of choices available these days for a budget studio condenser mic are overwhelming. You’ll find loads of excellent prospects online for all types of applications. More commonly, you’ll see large-diaphragm condensers used for recording vocals in makeshift bedroom studios. Everyone’s dream is to go viral on SoundCloud off a record made from humble beginnings. So if this sounds like you, and you’re looking for an excellent, budget-friendly condenser mic at an even better price, keep reading. In this article, we’ll provide an honest, unbiased, in-depth review of the MXL 770. MXL 770 has no difference since various performers love its sound production. It features an excellent FET preamp that helps balance output better dynamic range.