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MXL 604 Description
Our 604 instrument microphone delivers the dynamic range musicians and artists
crave for acoustic guitars, drums, high-hat cymbals, pianos, percussion,
stringed instruments and more. Using transformerless FET circuitry and a gold
diaphragm capsule design, the 604 also features -10 dB switchable attenuation
pad, low-frequency roll off, and an interchangeable omnidirectional capsule for
versatility in any recording application.
MXL 604 Features
- Interchangeable
capsules with omni and cardioid polar patterns
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Bass roll-off switch set to 150Hz at 6 dB/octave
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Attenuation -10 dB pad switch
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Comes with deluxe wooden, storage case & mounting clip
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3-year warranty
MXL 604 Specifications
- Type: Pressure
gradient condenser mic
- Diaphragm: 6
micron gold-sputtered
- Capsule
Size: 22mm/.87 in.
- Frequency
Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
- Polar
pattern: Cardioid/Omnidirectional
- Sensitivity:
15 mV/Pa
- Output
Impedance: 150 ohms
- Pre-Attenuation
Switch: 0 dB, -10 dB
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High
Pass Filter: 6 dB/octave @ 150 Hz
- Equivalent
Noise: 17 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
- S/N Ratio: 77
dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted)
- Max SPL for
.5% THD: 137 dB
- Power
Requirements: 48V phantom power (+/- 4V)
- Size: 22mm
x 133mm/5.24 in. x 87 in.
- Weight: 0.3
lbs/136.08g
- Metal
Finish: Silver
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MXL 604 Review /
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The reason this inexpensive little
mic is on the roster here is simple: it excels in its price range and offers a
lot for low dough. Is it “high end”? NO! But for recordists just starting out,
or somebody needing overhead mics for a live gig etc, the MXL 604 fits the bill
just fine. It ships with 2 capsules also, cardioid and omni, so it’s got some
added usefulness going on with those options.
The 604 is a decent pick for entry
level drum overhead and acoustic instrument recordings. The cardioid capsule is
a bit bright but not too crazy, on drum OH it accents the cymbals and paper-y
crack of the snare as well as the hi-hat more than the depth of the drums. On
acoustic guitar it will bring out a bit more of the pick scrape than the wood,
just what you need though for a supporting instrument in a dense mix. The omni
capsule is decidedly darker up top, more of a low end and midrange thing happening.
The bottom gets pretty big actually, so if your room is up to snuff and you
want some beefy drum recordings just pop on the omni capsule.
Conclusion: Bang for the buck I find
the MXL 604 to deliver. It’s a workable mic and great for beginners who only
have X amount of money for small condensers.
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