The MXL 993 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone with an open sound that's perfect for a wide range of instrument recordings, including acoustic guitars, percussion and drum overheads. This pencil microphone enhances studio and live recordings, and its Mogami wiring delivers superior audio fidelity.

MXL 993

Pencil Condenser Microphone

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Designed with the latest audio technologies, the MXL 993 instrument microphone has the dynamic range you need for critical acoustic applications. Perfect for guitar and overhead drums, the MXL 993 uses transformerless FET circuitry and a gold diaphragm capsule for clean, open sound in both studio and live environments.

  • Wide dynamic range for all kinds of instrument recordings
  • Transparent, open sound
  • Switchable -10 dB Pad and Roll-off
  • Internally wired with Mogami® cable
  • Includes hardmount and deluxe carrying case

Acoustic Guitar Microphone Percussion Microphone Instrument Microphone




Type:
 Pressure gradient condenser microphone
Diaphragm:
 6-micron gold-sputtered
Frequency Response:
 30Hz - 20kHz
Polar pattern:
 Cardioid
Sensitivity:
 10 mv/Pa
High Pass Filter:
 6 dB/octave, 150Hz switchable. Attenuation Switch: 0/-10 dB
Output Impedance:
200 ohms
Equivalent noise:
18 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
S/N Ratio:
 80 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Max SPL for .5% THD:
 134 dB, 144 dB w/-10 dB pad
Power Requirements:
48V Phantom Power (+- 4V)
Current Consumption:
 <3.0mA
Size:
24mm x 215mm
Weight:
 0.75 lbs
Metal Finish:
 Champagne
Polar Pattern
Included Accessories
Rugged Carrying Case
MXL H-03
  
Rugged
Carrying Case
MXL H-03
Hard Mount
Mic Stand Adapter
 
Optional Accessories
993
MXL Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
  
993
Omnidirectional
Capsule
MXL Microfiber
Cleaning Cloth
  

MXL 993 Microphone

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