MXL USB007 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone

by MXL

Product Features

• Stereo recording with 44.1kHz and 48kHz^16-bit Delta Sigma A/D Converter with THD+N - 0.01%^No Special Drivers Required^Supplied with Carrying case, desktop stand, USB cable, and manual.
• Stereo recording with 44.1kHz and 48kHz
• 16-bit Delta Sigma A/D Converter with THD+N - 0.01%
• No Special Drivers Required
• Supplied with Carrying case, desktop stand, USB cable, and manual.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 6.8 x 3 inches ; 3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000RI9P6U
• Item model number: MXLUSB007
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,521 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
  • #14 in Musical Instruments > Recording Equipment > Microphones > Condenser Microphones > Multipurpose

Product Description

MXL Introduces the World's First USB Large Gold Diaphragm Stereo Condenser Mic. It's like having a recording studio in a mic. No mixers, pre-amps, or expensive studio gear. No mixers, preamps or expensive studio gear. No special software or drivers, just plug in to your portable or desktop computer, set your preferences and enjoy instant studio quality recordings.

The mic uses dual gold diaphragm capsules in a XY pattern together with low noise electronics and the latest in enhanced digital conversion techniques for pristine audio quality.
In a demonstration CD a vintage acoustic guitar was recorded with a famous studio mic going thru high quality studio gear to a hard disk recorder and then was compared to the MXL USB.007 recorded direct to a standard computer. The results were nothing short of amazing; the MXL USB.007 sounded like a pristine direct to disc recording while the studio mic sounded nice but lacked punch or detail of the USB mic.

Because of its high quality and ease of use the new mic opens up new possibilities for direct stereo recording with a standard computer such as live performances in the professional, school and home environment. It's also a very exciting tool for podcasts, multimedia, news and broadcast applications using portable computers for remote stereo recording of concerts, lectures, or even documenting outdoor sounds in stereo for film and and sharing with friends and TV backgrounds.

Imagine the fun of recording performances and sound effects from anywhere in the world on a portable computer in full stereo and sharing with friends and associates.
The MXL USB .007 comes with a carry bag, a desktop mic stand, mic stand adapter, a 10-foot USB cable, wind screen, owners manual and an applications guide. The new MXL USB mics usher in a new era of high quality recording never before achieved without a studio. It completely redefines what users can do on their computers opening up a new world for the audio, computer and broadcast industries.
All New MXL Microphones are Designed in Our HDTV Design Center in Los Angeles, CA and are wired with MOGAMI.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great microphone, easy to use!, February 28, 2009

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James Wright "rob wright" (Montross, Virginia, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MXL USB007 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone (Electronics)

I am a middle school music teacher that works with pro audio in my spare time. I do a lot of work with Pro Tools using professional-quality microphones, but it isn't always convenient to have my DigiRack and/or preamps with me. I got this microphone to record my classroom rehearsals in stereo using Garageband. It is plug and play, and yields great quality recordings, with good lows and highs. For the price, it's definitely worth purchasing!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful!, March 5, 2008

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R. Miller (Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: MXL USB007 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone (Electronics)

As a music director, I bought this for its portability to record concerts in stereo. Just hook it up to a laptop computer (plugs into a USB port) and record away - anywhere! The resulting WAV file is already on the computer ready to tweak in Sound Forge. The stereo sound quality is rich and accurate. We have been very impressed.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Condenser Microphone, April 10, 2010

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Josh Adams "Rock Crushes Paper" (Fort Wayne, IN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: MXL USB007 USB Stereo Condenser Microphone (Electronics)

This was the first condenser microphone I purchased when looking for a USB solution to start a podcast. I chose this microphone for various reasons, but the one that stuck out to me the most was its ability to record in stereo. I know, that might not make sense at first. Why would a podcaster want a microphone to record in stereo? Well, in addition to just doing the solo approach during a podcast, I wanted a versatile microphone that I could use out at events to aide in interviews. With this mic I am able to set it on the tripod provided and place the microphone between me and another person while conducting the interview. During playback the listener will hear two voices on different sides simultaneously, mimicking a real conversation as if the listener was in the middle of it. Perfect.

Pros:

-Awesome hard case provided with it.

-Very solid build on everything included, even the tripod. It all just "feels right"

-Ability to record in stereo AND mono

-Indicator light lets you know it's working.

-Windscreen (NOT a pop filter) is included. Most other manufacturers to not include this.

-Low, Med, High attenuation switch on back of microphone to allow adjustments quickly.

-USB plug and play works flawlessly

-Great documentation provided

Cons:

-Skip the free audio editing software, not worth your time

-Windscreen fits a little loose over the mic (could be a problem, ahem...IN THE WIND)

-Doesn't seem to have the total audio quality as the AT2020 USB, but it's so close that

your opinion could be completely different.

Overall, in this price range you cannot go wrong with the MXL 007. Highly recommended.