Customer Reviews

MXL 770 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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I am in the broadcasting profession, and had been searching for a microphone to use in my own voice-over business. Over the years there were recommendations given from people with whom I worked about different mics. Having been a victim of the economy, I needed a really good microphone that wouldn't bust the budget. There were many options from which to choose. The MXL brand has a good reputation among voice-over artists, so that is the route I chose. But which model? I chose the MXL 770 for it's features, of course, but one factor that drew me back to it was it's appearance. It just has that 'quality' look about it plus I really like the coloring. It is so different from other mics which I have used over the years. It has a warmth and fullness to it. In the proper setting, it works like a charm. And you can't beat the value. If you want something that will give you a quality sound without breaking the bank, then I would give the MXL 770 a solid go.

This 770 is my first MXL mic, but more than likely will not be my last. Mic appears to be well built with a nice shockmount. I like the crisp warm sound that the mic gives while still retaining the smooth lows.

I've been in the recording business for a long time. I've worked with Neumans, AKGs, and other top-notch mics. This isn't a Neuman, but for the money it blows away most mics selling for quite a bit more. For me, it sounds better than a Shure KSM-27 or even -32. If you want to spend a lot more you can find a better mic, but if you're on a budget this is one to get.

i recently wanted to upgrade my 5 year old Studio . .so i purchased a Tube mic(name withheld) costing thousands of dollars . .truth is. .i was listening to my pevious vocals done with this mic mxl 770. . and tell u what? . they sound alot better . . .i now feel i even wasted my money on this expensive tube mic . iam back to my mxl 770 . .i would not mind recording any one even the greatest of artists on the mxl 770 . .Honestly . iam impressed..forget the cheap price if i were mxl i would probably raise the price . .since thats the only down fall this mic posseses . .hmm.

So i just picked up this MXL 770 for the reggae roots im producin. vocals sound great and super clean! picks up the deep vocals perfectly. Mic is legit. let this mic inspire!

So, I purchased this microphone to continue recording radio talk breaks and demos, after I graduated Broadcasting school. This mic has been wonderful. The sound you get from it, is clear & quality! Along with the quality, you will also be incredibly satisfied with the decent price on this thing! My advice is to go for this mic, if you don't want to break the bank, but still would like quality recordings. Great Mic, Great Quality, Great Price & a overall GREAT CHOICE! Good luck!

I love the mic when I see it I love the look and the safety box and all what I need to record my voice one of my best deal love it

Mic Is Very Good. All What I Expected. Has Alot of Heights But That Can All Be Taken Care of By A De-Esser So ITs All Good. Got It Today. Tried It Out. And Yeh Am Pretty Much Satisfied.

if you have a home studio, with this mic for this price there is no need to spend hundreds of dollars this mic does the job and sound just a little better than the mxl 990. All you need is a mic stand, pop- filter, xlr cable, some type of interface or preamp with phantom power (i recommend the Fast Track- Pro m-audio interface)and a good software for recording ( i use mixcraft 5 i know how to mix and master with it so it sounds awesome). if you record on a laptop thats fine i do to but if you dont want to worry about space(Gb)i recommend you find an external hard drive or use a desktop because you wouldnt want the software to freeze in the middle of a project. if you are a little skeptical about buying this mic i say go for it especially if you rap or sing it is brilliant !!

I bought this mic about 3 months ago and have since had the chance to try it out on a lot of different projects. Acoustic guitars and vocals came out clear and rich sounding. Then I used it for recording distorted electric guitars, and I wasn't as impressed, but it got the job done (leads sounded pretty good, but chords and muting came out kind of muddled - definitely a job more suited for a Shure SM-57). One of the things that pushed me toward this mic was reading up on it on the MXL website, which very clearly states what each mic should be used for (it does not list electric guitars for this mic). It said this one could be used for drums, and right now, I'm only using an MBox (2 channel interface), so I needed a mic that could capture everything on the set, with the kick mic'd separately. I wouldn't rely on this method for high quality punk or metal recordings as the cymbals will likely drown everything out, but I was using it for reggae and more mellow jazzy stuff, and it worked awesomely. The -10dB switch is a good feature for keeping the levels in the right range for louder recording (electric guitars and drums). Other things that make this mic totally worth it are the shock mount, case, and the design/color. Well, the case is plastic and cheap-looking, but I knew I would be traveling with this thing, so I needed a case, and assuming the case doesn't break, it will keep my mic safe. For the money, this mic is totally worth it; and someday when money isn't an issue, I'll definitely keep this on hand for drum overheads and acoustic/vocal work. If you're new to condenser mics, make sure you have phantom power, whether it's on your recording device or separate.