The MXL 990 is a time-tested condenser microphone that delivers silky highs, tight lows, and solid mids, making it a staple in studios worldwide. Its FET preamp and balanced output provide professional …

Apr 4, 2008 · The 990 remains one of the industry’s most ground-breaking microphones. The first high quality condenser microphone to come into reach of working musicians, the 990 has a FET preamp …

This condenser microphone houses MXL's version of a tried-and-true, German-style transformerless circuit, which employs a FET preamp. The 990 includes a gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm in a …

Its durable metal chassis features a vintage-inspired design. A custom shockmount, mic stand adapter and protective carrying case come included, providing everything needed to set up the 990 and hit …

Sep 20, 2025 · The MXL 990 is a condenser microphone that became one of the most widely used entry-level studio mics after its release. It was notable for bringing large-diaphragm condenser …

Jul 20, 2008 · The 990/ 991 Recording mic package is your one-stop mic kit for vocals, drum overheads, acoustic guitars, and more! Two studio condenser microphones are included.

I bought the MXL 990 for studio recording as an entry-level condenser, and in terms of sound it is genuinely impressive for the price: the self-noise is remarkably low, the frequency response behaves …