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MXL USB.006 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with USB Connector

  • Price: $79.99
  • GBP 51.07
  • B&H # MXUSB006
  • Mfr# USB 006

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The MXL USB.006 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone with a USB port for direct connection to Mac or PC computers. The microphone's condenser element utilizes full +48V phantom power off the USB bus for a full, rich, professional sound over electret or dynamic microphones. The cardioid polar pattern minimizes off-axis noise and feedback without altering it's smooth, wide frequency response.

The USB.006 features a 3-position attenuation pad with 0dB, -5dB and -10dB settings. The digital section features a 16-bit Delta Sigma A/D converter with a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. The MXL USB.006 is sold as a complete kit with stand, windscreen and 10-foot USAB cable; everything needed for successful podcasts, voice overs, project studio recording and more.

USB Output Connector
The MXL USB.006 features a USB connector for plug an play operation to any PC or Mac based computer.
Switchable Sampling Frequencies
The microphone features 44.1kHz and 48kHz sampling frequencies at 16-bit resolution.
Large Diaphragm Condenser Element
The large diaphragm condenser element provides a rich smooth frequency response between 20Hz to 20kHz.
Switchable Attenuation Pad Settings
User switchable attenuation settings feature 0dB, -5dB and -10dB settings.
Complete Kit
The USB.006 includes a case, stand, windscreen and 10-foot USB cable.

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MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB
 
4.8

(based on 8 reviews)

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88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to use (7)
  • Good audio (6)
  • Versatile (4)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home studio (6)
    • Amateur recording (5)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Experienced (4)

    REVIEWS

    Reviewed by 8 customers

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    5.0

    great product, love it

    By t-rex

    from mishawaka in.

    About Me Experienced

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Sound
    • Compact
    • Durable
    • Easy To Use
    • Lightweight
    • Versatile

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Home Studio

      Comments about MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB:

      we are recording between 3 states and couldn't be happier.

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      5.0

      Nice Mic

      By Joao

      from Austin, TX

      About Me Experienced

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Clear Sound
      • Easy To Use
      • Versatile

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Amateur Recording
        • Home Studio
        • Performances
        • Professional Recording

        Comments about MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB:

        I use this mic for voice overs, has adjustable gain which might be nice for studio amps, drums etc...,
        Glad I got the shock mount because mic is very sensitive to touch.
        USB works very well with Mac system.

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        5.0

        Great choice for your first mic

        By David the amateur podcaster

        from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

        About Me Novice

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Easy To Use

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Amateur Recording
          • Home Studio

          Comments about MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB:

          The MXL USB.006 mic is a great choice as a first mic for your podcasting or home studio. I use the mic to record podcasts and voice overs and have been really satisfied with the sound quality.

          It's also a simple mic to use, with no extra features that will confuse a novice podcaster. This mic will help you learn the important basics of recording good audio and not distract you with anything else.

          Do be aware that the mic has got a background noise which is normal for all mics. I also recommend buying a pop filter to go with the mic because the included windscreen isn't very effective if you're a close talker.

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          5.0

          Works as advertised

          By MC Quetzalcoatl

          from [@]

          About Me Novice

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clear Sound
          • Easy To Use
          • Versatile

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Amateur Recording
            • Home Studio

            Comments about MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB:

            This thing is brilliant for vocals. It picks up everything (I even leave the wind cover on mine--indoors). The directions said to use it on its max setting, but I found to have a complete sound range without chance for clipping that I had to set it to min and software reduce the sound all the way to 5%. Now this is definitely not the sort of mic that you use off its tripod though (it is way too powerful to need to do that), but that does not matter; this is a USB mic. If you are looking for beautiful range sensitivity and superior sound quality without having to use a preamp, then this thing is perfect.

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            4.0

            Easy to outgrow, but a solid mic

            By Audible Alex

            from New York, NY

            About Me Experienced

            Pros

            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

            • Limited Functions

            Best Uses

            • Amateur Recording
            • Podcasting

            Comments about MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB:

            I purchased this microphone so that I could begin experimenting with audio recording. However, as soon as I began using Logic 9 and using an Apogee I/O interface, I quickly realized the limitations of this mic. Firstly, connecting a microphone using a USB port is not a very reliable nor professional way for recording great audio. Secondly, as soon as I began acquiring other professional equipment, I realized how obsolete this mic had become due almost entirely to the USB connector. Looking back, I wish I had spent a little more and purchased an affordable professional mic with a proper XLR input/output.

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            5.0

            This is a great mic for vocals.

            By 28

            from Alexandria,LA

            About Me Professional Musician

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clear Sound
            • Compact
            • Easy To Use
            • Lightweight

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Studio

              Comments about MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB:

              I Record my hip hop mixtapes with this mic and the sounds good.

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              5.0

              Solid... SOUNDS Great!

              By macdavid777

              from NashVegas, TN

              About Me Experienced

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Clear Sound
              • Easy To Use
              • Versatile

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Amateur Recording
                • Home Studio

                Comments about MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB:

                Voice Overs for online eLearnings and video production. Clean Smooth.

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                (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                4.0

                Clear sound, nice weight, durable

                By JPL

                from Canada

                About Me Tech Savvy

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Durable
                • Simple Use

                Cons

                • A little bright

                Best Uses

                • Presentations

                Comments about MXL USB.006 Condenser Microphone with USB:

                Clear sound, nice weight, durable.
                A little too bright and slightly airy for me, but will be a nice addition regardless. Very sensitive, picks up noise you didn't know was there. Good value for the price.

                • Primary use:
                • Business

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                What's in the Box

                MXL USB.006 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with USB Connector
                • Desk Stand
                • 10-foot USB Cable
                • Windscreen
                • Protective Travel Case
                • 1 Year Warranty
                 
                 
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