MXL MXL-770 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone, Black, 8.00 x 4.00 x 12.00 inches

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With the presence of the attenuator switch plus the low-frequency roll-off, you have some extra options. For example, you can turn on the bass cut to record deep voices or acoustic strings, and so the result has more presence at the mids. The bass response of this microphone is incredible, and it features an option of adding a high pass filter; hence, the record becomes super clear for the best audio production. It is the perfect choice for beginners who would like a quality condenser microphone at an affordable rate.

Looking at the spectral data for the spoken audio, it’s plain to see that the 770 has a much more prominent peak at 10 kHz. Vocals definitely sound brighter on the 770. The 990 also sounds slightly muddy, which is confirmed by higher peaks in the bass region. This microphone is the best in the market for home recording. The MXL 770 is an excellent choice for podcasting due to its strength in recording vocals. When starting home recording and purchasing a reasonably priced dynamic microphone that will provide you with high-quality sound, the MXL 770 is the ideal choice for you. The MXL 990 is perhaps more to my taste speaking generally, though it’s easy to envision reaching for an MXL 770 when front end brightness needs a boost. Similarly, the MXL 990 may tame a sound source that overwhelms the MXL 770’s sizzle.

Conclusion – Do We Recommend MXL 770?

The MXL 770 is a well-known microphone, and it is suitable for those who want to venture into the hobby of recording at home.

If you desire warm low end and clear mid frequencies, then you could also achieve this from post eq. 2. SensitivityThe size of the microphone, when folded, is way too big. The size is said to bring storage issues, but it is often overcome by rearranging the space for the recording bundle. If you’re looking at a mic to capture the above instruments and generally perform well with whatever you throw in front of it, then the MXL 770 is an excellent choice for you. 3. Noise Isolation Those just starting out in audio will soon come to a disheartening realization – gear can be expensive. Like, really, really, expensive. But, fortunately it doesn’t always have to be. A beginner can get away with near-professional sounding recordings for relatively cheap these days. Previously, the reason was condenser mics were more expensive than their sturdy counterparts. That’s because these are more delicate, accurate, and capable of capturing the sound with more precision.

Being both at around the same price, you won’t break the bank by choosing one over the other. MXL 770 Cons 1. Favors High FrequenciesThe MXL 770 has a much more aggressive presence boost, a characteristic that it tames well, but it’s a different beast than the MXL 990. Additionally, the MXL 700 delivers a great quality during live streams, where you don’t have the opportunity to tweak the voice. Overall, I can describe the sounds it captures as clear, crips, and sparkly. Also, the MXL 770 achieves these qualities, without introducing noises or sibilance sounds, which is typical for microphones at this price range. One of the biggest pros of the MXL 770 is its price. Generally retailing around 50-80 USD, the MXL 770 is easily within budget for most beginners.