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MXL R144
Figure 8 Ribbon Microphone, 1.8 micron element
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Real Price...............
$99.99
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MXL R144 Description
Incorporating a Figure 8 polar pattern and a 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon, the R44
offers breathtaking sound for vocal and instrument recordings and is an
excellent microphone for broadcast applications. The R44 also performs
brilliantly on acoustic instruments, strings, and horns and offers high SPL
capability, outstanding side rejection and precise directivity.
MXL R144 Features
- Figure 8
polar pattern for outstanding side rejection and precise directivity
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High SPL capability
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Delivers unbelievably natural sound and stunning realism to vocal and
instrument recordings
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Distinctive body design with purple and chrome metal finish
MXL R144 Included @ ZenPro Audio
- R44 ribbon microphone
- Shockmount
- Carrying
case
- Cleaning
cloth
- Manual
& application guide
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MXL R144 Review /
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At the time of this writing I have
only experimented a bit with the R44. I will say that in this price range I am
hearing a more balanced sound than other $100 ribbon mics I have tried. For
some reason I dig the fact that it just kind of looks like a side address large
condenser mic…it’s like a sneak attack ‘trojan’ ribbon mic!
Just to get it out of the way, no
the R44 does not sound anything close to an RCA 44 or any of the other 44 type
ribbons I’ve heard. That doesn’t mean it’s not a surprising little mic for the
dough, just don’t let the marketing influence your decision to buy or not to
buy. What I’m hearing out of the mic is a more controlled low end response vs
typical $100 ribbons, and a midrange that is more evenly represented and linear
and response too. The top end is actually pretty well represented, yeah it’s
dark-ish but the 1.8 micron element seems to be delivering more detail than I’m
used to in entry level.
Conclusion: My initial impression of
the R44 is that it doesn’t knock mics out of the high end range off of any
pedestal, but it seems to have the potential to deliver a more all purpose
sound than its same priced counterparts. In other words, it doesn’t sound “high
end” but for the money I’m inclined to say give the R44 a spin first if all you
got is $100.
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