MXL Genesis Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Mic

MXL GENESIS Details ^top

The company's new flagship microphone, Genesis exhibits the clarity and warmth typically associated with the finest tube mics. Designed primarily for vocals, this large-diaphragm cardioid condenser features a 1.2-inch diameter capsule with a 6-micron, gold sputtered diaphragm and a hand-selected Mullard 12AT7 tube - known for its clean, rich tone and a silky high-end. The mic has a -10 dB pad, a 100 Hz 6 dB/octave roll off switch and operates with 48 Volt Phantom power. Genesis will be supplied with microphone, power supply, heavy duty shockmount, and Mogami mic and tube cables housed in a high quality flight case. Each Genesis mic is serialized and supplied with QC verification of excellence documentation.

Features:

* Supplied with Power supply, Mogami cables, heavy duty shock mount, and custom pop filter.
* 6 micron gold sputtered diaphragm
* Finished in Red with 24 carat gold plated grill.
* 20Hz to 20kHz response

 

MXL GENESIS Specs ^top

Tube Type:
Mullard 12AT7 or equivalent

Diaphragm:
6 micron gold-sputtered

Frequency Response:
20 Hz – 20 kHz

Polar pattern:
Cardioid

Output Impedance:
200 ohms

Pre-Attenuation Switch:
0 dB, -10 dB

High Pass Filter:
6 dB/octave @ 150 Hz

Equivalent noise:
18db (A-weighted IEC 268-4)

S/N Ratio:
78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)

Max SPL for .5% THD:
130 dB/140 dB (0dB, -10 dB pad)

Power Requirements:
Dedicated power supply

Size:
59mm x 240mm

Weight:
1.55 lbs.