MXL 990 condenser mic on line: October 2012

Friday, October 19, 2012

get the best price for TASCAM US144 Interface and 990/991 Mic Pack Bundle

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List Price : Price : $199.99

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Enjoy the freedom to make top quality recordings anywhere you want with this conveniently mobile recording interface and microphone bundle. It features TASCAM's US-144 USB 2.0, 4x4 Audio/MIDI Computer Interface, MXL 990/991 recording mics, and two Musician's Gear Low-Z mic cables (20 ft. each). Small enough to fit in a laptop bag for on-the-road recording, this inexpensive gear is also good enough to provide outstanding results in a home studio environment too. TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 4x4 Audio MIDI Computer Interface Designed alongside the US-122L, the TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 Audio/MIDI Interface adds S/PDIF digital I/O while maintaining the same easy functionality. It lets you record two tracks at a time with zero-latency monitoring, high-quality mic inputs, better-than-CD-quality 24-bit/96kHz recording, and MIDI I/O. It also has a headphone jack with level control and a redesigned aluminum case.MXL 990/991 Recording Mic ............. Package The MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package is a 2-microphone kit with the latest in MXL's range of studio condenser microphones. The 990 has silky, sweet high end and a tight solid bass, perfect for recording vocals. The 991 is a superior instrument microphone designed for recording acoustic guitar and drum overheads. Both have gold-sputtered diaphragms (20mm) creating a professional sound perfectly suited for digital and analog recording. The MXL MXL 990/MXL 991 Recording Mic Package includes a high-impact carrying case and mic stand adapters......

TASCAM US-144 USB 2.0 4x4 Audio/MIDI Computer Interface2 XLR mic inputs with phantom power2 analog line inputs (1 switchable to Hi-Z/guitar input)MIDI I/OS/PDIF digital I/OUSB 2.0 equipped (supports USB 1.1)Up to 24-bit/96kHz recording qualityZero-latency hardware monitoringHeadphone/level controlBus powered for use with PCs and MacsSupport for Windows 98 up to VistaSupport for Mac OS XMXL 990/991 Recording Mic Package990 for vocals with silky highs and tight, solid lows991 for acoustic guitars

TASCAM US144 Interface and 990/991 Mic Pack Bundle

TASCAM US144 Interface and 990/991 Mic Pack Bundle Reviews

TASCAM US144 MK-II, August 13, 2012

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MXL 990 microphone is an excellent quality microphone for affordable price! Highly recommend microphone for both amateur and professional singers on a budget! Overall the microphone works excellent, good quality sound and durable; well worth the price. Usually XLR cables are sold separately but came with the purchase and made it an even better deal!

From the description, was expecting original TASCAM US144; actually received US144 MK-II which is a slight upgrade in performance and look; definitely a plus! Only took about 25 minutes to start recording; 20 minutes was the software installation (ran into slight issues), 2 minutes to connect everything and 3 minutes for adjusting levels, feedback, etc. No issues since I've had it hooked up and I'm a very satisfied customer!

ONLY negative feedback I have is with software installation for TASCAM interface... skeptical at first; people are known to have difficulties installing equipment from TASCAM (although majority of... Read more

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Thursday, October 18, 2012

get the best price for MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount

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List Price : $199.99 Price : $79.99

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The MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount has a silky, sweet high end while retaining tight, solid low and midrange reproduction. The 3/4" gold-sputtered diaphragm creates a professional sound suited for digital and analog recording. Attractive vintage body style with champagne finish. 30Hz-20kHz frequency response. 130dB maximum SPL. Includes custom shock mount, mic stand adapter, and case. Requires phantom power.

3/4" gold-sputtered diaphragm Attractive vintage body style with champagne finish 30Hz-20kHz frequency response 130dB maximum SPL Sensitivity: 15MV/pa Equivalent noise: 20dB (A-weighted) Wired with Mogami cable

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone with Shockmount Reviews

118 of 122 people found the following review helpful

Good for the price but I find it a bit muddy, February 28, 2005

BassMan (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews

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It's hard to beat this mic on price. I have one and often use it for home recording projects, demos and such. It's a good inexpensive way to record vocals, but I find the sound a bit muddy, and often come back with eq to turn down some of the low-mid frequencies. Now there are a number of condensers coming out in this low price range, and I've tried a few of them and haven't yet found a cheap one I like any better than this. For finished products, I'd use a better mic if available, but this one will work with a bit of EQ and a careful ear.

The mic requires phantom power, so I got the Art Tube MP preamp to go with it. That preamp warms up the sound and really helps this mic out compared to the built-in mic pre-amps on my board.

48 of 51 people found the following review helpful

Great for the price, perfect for podcasting, November 15, 2005

Bob Barnacle (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

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I have two of these because they're SO cheap and use them mainly at home if I have a musical idea. One of the reviewers above mentioned it was a bit muddy which I totally agree with. But it's incredibly cheap and fairly detailed for that amount of money. I'm curious how it will hold up over years of use. Anyway, this is probably the perfect "step-up" mic for podcasts if you are currently recording with your computer's built-in mic or a radio shack dynamic mic. I would choose this over the m-audio mics- it feels slightly more durable.

47 of 51 people found the following review helpful

Great Mic For the Price, September 14, 2004

latentaudio "latentaudio" (NY) - See all my reviews

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I purchased this mic to record mandolin and acoustic guitar in my PC based home studio and couldn't be happier.

It accurately reproduces my Taylor acoustic guitar. When used in conjunction with an ART tube pre-amp, it actually enhances my low cost mandolin.

No regrets here!

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Friday, October 5, 2012

get the best price for MXL 550/551R Microphone Ensemble

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List Price : $179.95 Price : Too low to display

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The all-in-one MXL 550/551 Recording Microphone Ensemble delivers outstanding performance for both vocals and instruments. Ideal for quality-oriented but budget-mindful musicians, the
MXL 550/551R Ensemble includes the MXL 550 and MXL 551. The MXL 550 is a robust vocal condenser microphone with exceptional clarity and tonal quality. The MXL 551 instrument microphone provides the dynamic range needed for acoustic guitars, drums, high-hat cymbals, pianos, percussion, stringed instruments and more.

Internally wired with world-class Mogami® cable
FET preamp with electrically balanced output for uncompromised performance
The perfect vocal/instrument kit on the road or in the studio
Comes with plastic carrying case & mic stand adapters

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

Bang for the Buck, December 29, 2009

Gary Hankins "spotofblue" (Texas) - See all my reviews

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I'm a singer/songwriter "Spot of Blue" and recently purchased this condenser mike combo to work with my mbox 2 and pro tools at my home studio. I got a great deal through a dealer on Amazon vs. some other top music supply sites about half the cost! I use an ART tube pre-amp and get some great warm sound with this cardioid patterned mike. Sure you can always spend thousands more but, I find it gets the job done for song ideas and works great on mixes for vocals. The instrument mike is a bonus the way I see it and has proven to have a more than substantial characteristics for some recording acoustical guitar. This is a great combo for any mike locker at a super price. It doesn't come with a shock mount and I picked up a nice Nady universal that works great. All in all a well made product for the money.

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Great mic set for the price, January 25, 2011

Jason W. Fudge (San Diego, Ca) - See all my reviews

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Okay so this isn't your Neumann U87. But it also doesn't cost three grand. I needed a decent mic to record music and do voice overs. This works. I've used the small capacitor mic to record my music and musicians for a documentary I did. I've used the large capacitor mic for voice overs and narrations for news stories that I have done. It works, plain and simple.

Usually in post, I'll add a little bit on the bottom to warm it up, but not much. I find it pretty quite too as long as I am paying attention to the room tone and noise floor.

If you don't have a lot of money and want something under $100 bucks, this is a good bet.

Also note, that if you are doing podcasting, you probably should not get this set. It's XLR so you will need to have a mixer with phantom power to use these babies. For the same price you could get an USB mic without having to fork out the extra cash for the mixer.

I've also used these while recording sound on... Read more

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GOOD FOR THE MONEY, October 25, 2010

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These will do nicely in your home studio. I got these two mics for 75 bucks. Cant beat the quality for the price. I think I actually like the instrument microphone better than the bigger guy but both sound decent. Nice guitar sounds from my 4 x 12 cab with the 550. Nice acoustic sounds with the 551. I would recommend these mics for anyone just starting out or on a budget.

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