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| | Features | 24-bit A/D and D/A 96 kHz recording^114 dB dynamic range^Zero latency monitoring^Analog gain control before A/D^Includes Mic, Aluminum flight case, Desktop stand, 10' USB Cacle, cleaning cloth, manual.24-bit A/D and D/A 96 kHz recording^114 dB dynamic range, Zero latency monitoring^Analog gain control before A/DIncludes Mic, Aluminum flight case, Desktop stand, 10' USB Cacle, cleaning cloth, manual.
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| | Description | Producing a 24-bit/96 kHz feature-rich USB microphone for the professional broadcast and music industry meant no compromises on quality. The MXL® USB.009 features a large diaphragm, 32mm capsule, similar to what’s found on the world’s best analog microphones. With zero latency monitoring, hand selected components and analog rotary knobs to dial in the perfect mix, the MXL® USB.009 replaces an entire studio. When it’s time to listen back to the tracks you’ve recorded, it will impress with its amazing detail and punch.
The MXL® USB.009 is a simple, feature-rich, elegant all-in-one recording solution that is nothing short of professional! - 24-bit A/D and D/A 96 kHz recording
- 114 dB dynamic range
- Large gold sputtered diaphragm
- USB 1.1 and 2.0 compatible
- Zero latency monitoring
- Analog gain control before A/D
- Hand selected components
- USB powered - no external power needed
- Plug and play with no preamps, mixers or any other external devices required
Includes:
• Mic
• Aluminum flight case
• Desktop Stand
• Mic stand adapter
• 10’ USB cable
• Cleaning cloth
• Manual | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 13.0 inches | | Product Width: | 6.0 inches | | Product Height: | 11.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 6.75 pounds | | Package Length: | 12.6 inches | | Package Width: | 10.5 inches | | Package Height: | 6.0 inches | | Package Weight: | 6.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 15 reviews |
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| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review: ( 15 customer reviews )
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20 of 20 found the following review helpful:
 Best USB Mic on the Market for Voice-Over Artists Jun 27, 2010
By KR Silkenvoice
For years I've been working with traditional XLR cardioid condenser mics (love my Neumann TLM) but I've had to travel a lot lately, and humping the XLR cables, pre-amp, and heavy mics through airports and hotels has gotten to be a real bother, so I started The Hunt for a Great USB Mic.
Now, there are good USB mics out there for under $100, and Blue's Snowball is adequate. At ~$70 you get what you pay for. It is ok for podcasting, if you aren't too picky about sound quality. I had one shipped to me, didn't like that background hum, sent it back thinking it was a problem with the mic, and got another one that sounded exactly the same. (And yes, I read all the instructions and advice and made all the adjustments. I even tried it on Mac, Laptop, and PC--so spare me the "oh did you try this, and you're an idiot because you didn't try that" Snowball fanboy snarkiness ;).
So, when I returned the Snowball, I considered getting Blue's Yeti, but it's sheer size disqualified it -- the mic is way too big and heavy to be considered remotely portable, and since I like to record standing-up instead of sitting down, I worried that it would be too heavy for my boom.
Having eliminated Blue's mics, I tried the Samson G Track at ~$120 and the AudioTechnica AT2020 at ~$110. I like that the Samson has the headphone output and the gain controls (which the AT does not) and better recording quality versus the AT2020 at 48kHz versus 44.1kHz. However, the Sampson weighs a half-pound more. For both mics the sound quality is great for podcasting, and while vastly superior to the Blue Snowball, and certainly adequate for most vocals that will be supported with background music, neither mic produces recordings clean enough and of high enough quality (limited to 16bit) for pure narration (IMHO).
So I upped my price-point again. And found THE perfect USB mic for voice-overs at ~$275. The MXL USB.009. It records at 24Bit/96kHz -- a huge improvement over the 16Bit/44.1kHz of all the other mics. It has the benefits of a mic jack and knobs for gain control like the Samson G Track, and is Plug and Play. I don't have to tweak anything on my Mac or my PC. It is lightweight, so I'm not worried about my boom tipping, and there is no background hum. I like the steel carrying case -- it weighs about 6 pounds with the mic and USB cable -- and makes it easy to carry through airport security.
Yes, the MXL USB.009 is 4x the cost of the Blue Snowball and 2.5x the cost of the Samson G Track and the AT2020, but for me, it is worth it. I not only do podcasting, but I do professional voice-over work, and I need something that will give me the convenience of direct USB recording with near-studio quality.
8 of 8 found the following review helpful:
Expensive but excellent! Aug 29, 2009
By Mark Lautenschlager
"Addicted to Tech!"
I have worked in radio for a lot of years and used many excellent microphones in various studios, some costing thousands of dollars. With this microphone, I am able to get very close to that level of quality in my home using my personal computer. I bought the mic from Amazon.com when I started producing a new show where I needed to do the introduction and close to each episode. Dynamic range is outstanding, great deep bass response, and very clean and clear. If you are shopping for a USB microphone and hoping to get pro-level results, this is a good choice.
Here's a warning, though. When you plug the mic into your computer, it wants to take over as the sound card for output also. It has a headphone jack for monitoring your voice during recording, but I was very surprised when I started playback in Adobe Audition, and I heard those headphones fire up. So that's a little weird. I've adopted the practice of plugging in the mic when I want to record, starting Audition, recording, then saving the file, closing Audition, UNPLUGGING the mic, before restarting Audition and moving on to the edit phase. Clunky? Yes, a bit. But I'll still use this mic for its quality over some others that I've tried. I do hope that hearing about the sound card part in advance helps at least one person avoid the head-scratching I faced for a few minutes.
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Studio quality at home Sep 27, 2009
By M. Rogers
This microphone is worth every penny. Studio quality sound, at home through your USB.
If you're simply doing voice overs to your computer, this USB mic is the one. Great sounding, easy to set up, and very flexible. The controls and audio monitor on the mic give this USB microphone the real time monitoring and controls you don't get with other USB microphones. And I appreciated the carrying case this came in.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Highly reccomended! Mar 20, 2010
By Harlan R. Hogan
"H2"
When Jeff Fisher and I wrote 'The Voice Actor's Guide to recording at Home and on the Road" we tested every USB mic available at the time and hands down the MXL.009 was the winner. It's a big mic and not in-expensive but it alone rivaled the sound of traditional condenser studio mics but with the plug and play simplicity of USB. If size and cost is a concern matching a "regular" microphone to a quality analogue to digital USB converter like the Mix Port Pro might be a better solution.
8 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Career builder Nov 01, 2008
By P. Burke
"Neelys Mum"
I have been in the voice-over business for 20 years and FINALLY, with the purchase of this microphone, am able to record from home, which opens up a whole new "other" world for me. I already have people clammering for work for me. AND ... I'm glad I waited as long as I did because this MXL USB.009 microphone only came out in spring '08 and has some great reviews so I knew this was the one for me. Several people have already asked about it because they are seriously considering getting one for their own home studios. Am most anxious to begin the next leg of my career journey with this mike onboard to help. UPDATE: I LOVE this instrument and it sounds terrific. Have gotten wonderful comments about the quality of the recording capabilities. I am most pleased with this purchase. Most pleased indeed.
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