MXL 990 USB Powered Condenser Microphone

by MXL

Product Features

• USB powered - connects directly to a computer
• Windows and Macintosh compatible
• FET preamp with balanced output16-bit, 44.1kHz or 48kHz

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000P5LWQG
• Item model number: MXL 990-USB
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #17,159 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)

Product Description

MXL 990 USB powered microphone opens up a new era of high quality recording direct to your portable or desktop computer. No mixers, preamps, or special studio gear required. Just plug the MXL 990 mic into your computer, set your preferences, and enjoy instant professional quality recordings. The MXL 990 USB has changed the way project studio recordings are being created. The 990 USB is a condenser microphone utilizing a 6 micron, 20mm gold-sputtered diaphragm, and has a high quality FET preamp. The MXL 990 USB mic uses the latest enhanced digital conversion techniques and is Mac and PC compatible.Includes USB cable, tripod stand, case, and stand adapter.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent USB Mic, July 19, 2009

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James G. Johnson (orlando, fl) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MXL 990 USB Powered Condenser Microphone

This mic is very solid considering it is USB; if you want to get a studio sound out of your microphone then you need to go to a real studio. However for recording demos and such with logic or garage band: This thing is great. Plug and play, levels are easy to adjust and the stand is nice. What alot of folks need to do is play with the EQ after recording the vocals, that makes a HUGE different in the sound of the track.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for the price, March 20, 2010

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MJGuy - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MXL 990 USB Powered Condenser Microphone

I don't have a great deal of experience with audio equipment, but in my brief exposure I must say this is a good microphone. It is simple to set up and easy to use. MXL also includes a couple pamphlets for best results, which are very accurate and helpful. It can be used with any recording program and has a great sound quality. I would absolutely advise the purchase/use of a pop filter (as with any condenser microphone). If you're looking for a good quality microphone for under $100, this is a good choice. You won't notice a difference in sound unless you buy a much more expensive microphone. My only complaint is the noise floor, but it's nothing a little tweaking/editing, can't take care of.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Its what i needed, June 5, 2008

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Abhishek Tiwari (Atlanta) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: MXL 990 USB Powered Condenser Microphone

This product is very cool and having a gud quality recording. This product being USB driven there are pros as well as cons. The pros is u dont need to have any mixer in order to record via computer. but the cons are there is a humming sound which goes on which is a bit audible and this product for mono recording not for stereo recording....but its always accepted for a home recording or studio recording in some cases.