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MXL
Microphones, the professional audio division of
Marshall Electronics, is pleased to announce the
introduction of the MXL.006 USB / Cardiod
Condenser Microphone. Designed with ease-of-use
in mind, the new
MXL.006
features a large gold
diaphragm that delivers a big, rich sound
characteristic of studio and broadcast
microphones. Unlike most studio condenser
microphones, however, the MXL.006 is a USB
(Universal Serial Bus) instrument that connects
directly to a computer without the need for
external mic preamps. Now, anyone requiring high
quality, professional sound on their computer
can record music or dialog by simply connecting
to a standard USB port. Featuring support for
USB 1.1 and 2.0, this exceptionally easy-to-use
microphone even includes gain adjustment
settings via the built-in three position
attenuation switch.
Working with the
new MXL.006 is a pleasure. As a plug and play
device for both Windows and Macintosh, it
requires no special drivers whatsoever. Simply
connect the microphone’s USB cable to a
computer’s USB port, and installation is quick
and effortless. In addition to recording
instruments or voice for home recording
applications, the new MXL.006 is the perfect
microphone for pod-casting or adding dialog to
presentations and other multimedia projects. It
is also the perfect solution capable of opening
new possibilities for radio and news
broadcasters and for location recording.
Unlike
electrets or dynamic microphones typically used
for computer work, the MXL.006 has an extremely
smooth, natural sound typical of what one would
hear on a professionally produced CD or radio
show. The analog section of the new MXL.006
microphone features a 20 Hz-20 kHz frequency
response, a large gold diaphragm,
pressure-gradient condenser capsule, and a
3-position, switchable attenuation pad with
settings for Hi (0 dB), Medium (-5 dB), and Lo
(-10 dB), making it easy to configure the
microphone to virtually any sound source. The
digital section features a 16-bit Delta Sigma
A/D converter with a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz
and 48 kHz. Protecting the instrument’s capsule
is a heavy-duty wire mesh grill with an
integrated pop filter.
To make
recording a trouble-free process, the new
MXL.006 features a red LED behind the protective
grill. This LED informs the user that the
microphone is active and correctly oriented
toward the user. To complete this terrific
package, the new MXL.006 ships with a travel
case, a desktop microphone stand, a 10-foot USB
cable, windscreen, an owner’s manual, and an
applications guide.
Wayne Freeman,
MXL’s Director of Sales and Marketing, commented
on the company’s new offering, “The new MXL.006
USB / Cardioid Condenser Microphone makes
interfacing with a computer an effortless
process. Now, amateurs and professionals alike
have a great sounding, plug and play solution to
a wide variety of recording applications.”
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