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MXL V67i Description
A large, dual diaphragm version of our legendary V67G, the V67i has a unique,
patent-pending design with two selectable diaphragms. It's like having two mics
in one - with the front side having a warm, opulent sound, and the back side
simulating some of the brighter more airy sounding characteristics of early
tube mics. If you're looking for several quality microphones but are on a
limited budget, look no further. The V67i will give you killer results.
MXL V67i Features
- Two
switch-selectable 32mm large capsules (warm or bright)
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Solid state preamp
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Transformer-balanced
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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 mic stand adapter & wooden storage case
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3-year warranty
MXL V67i Specifications
- Type: Pressure gradient condenser mic
- Diaphragm: 6
and 8 micron gold-sputtered
- Capsule
Size: 32mm/1.26 in.
- Frequency
Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
- Polar
pattern: Cardioid
- Sensitivity:
22 mV/Pa
- Impedance: 200
ohms
- Output: Transformer-balanced
- Attenuation
Switch: 0 dB, -6 dB
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High
Pass Filter: 6 dB/octave @ 150Hz
- Equivalent
noise: 20 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
- S/N Ratio: 78
dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted)
- Max SPL for
.5% THD: 140 dB
- Power
Requirements: 48V phantom power (+/- 4V)
- Size: 47mm
x 184mm/1.85 in. x 7.24 in.
- Weight: 1.3
lbs/589.67g
- Metal
Finish: Green with gold Grill
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MXL V67i Review /
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Kudos to MXL for a unique approach
to microphone design, the V67i concept is a good one as far as delivering a lot
of versatility from one mic. The V67G sound (which I like for its smooth,
slightly darkish tone) is one side of the mic (the “warm” side, gotta love that
word…not!) and the other is the “bright” side. It’s a phantom powered,
transformer output mic with the classic green / gold MXL look.
The warm side seems to be
essentially the V67G sound, don’t know if it differs slightly or not, but it’s
certainly in the vein of it. The bright side certainly is bright, it has a cut
to it that is well, pretty cutty! Overall as a vocal mic I have to say, it
seems to be a little too crunchy up top. On acoustic sources it will deliver
fairly well when you need that presence and forward top. I much prefer the warm
side on the V67i on most sources, but there is value in being able to twirl the
mic around and select between the two when you need that sound. A small red LED
lights up to let you know which capsule is active.
Conclusion: Not a gimmick, I really
do think it’s a well thought out concept. Maybe the bright side isn’t as useful
to me but having the option is great. It’s easy to just spin the mic around and
select the other capsule and find out which works best for a source.
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