The MXL CX22 is a 22mm gold sputtered capsule and a fairly wide fixed cardioid pickup pattern. Condenser microphones are very sensitive, readily revealing very subtle sonic details. They also tend to pick up sounds outside the pattern more than some designs, which can lead to powerful feedback if you are not careful. We strongly advise experimentation with placement and isolation requirements with the gain initially set low to avoid equipment (and ear) damaging surprises! This great affordable microphone is a perfect solution for your vocals, instruments and percusion small studio recordings.

MXL is a leading manufacturer of professional audio products for the music recording, broadcast, post production, and live sound markets. MXL Microphones offer the best variety of condenser / ribbon / dynamic microphone solutions for Studio, USB, Podcast, Video Conferencing, & Field Recording. MXL mics deliver high quality sound on par with far more expensive mics. MXL designs and engineers recording tools, signal processors and music accessories for consumers, musicians, hobbyists and audio professionals. MXL microphones can be used on stage live in concert or in a garage, home studio or rehearsal space. MXL conference microphones are also perfect for any meeting room or web chat service that places voice calls over the internet (VoIP).