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MXL 606 Small Diaphragm Instrument Microphone

BH #MX606 • MFR #606
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MXL 606 Small Diaphragm Instrument Microphone
Key Features
  • Cardioid Polar Pattern
  • Handles 137 dB SPL
  • -20 dB Pad Switch
  • High Pass Filter Switch
The 606 Small Diaphragm Instrument Microphone from MXL is a microphone for capturing drums, cymbals, amplifier cabinets, and more. This versatile condenser microphone features a cardioid capsule, FET output stage, and a -20 dB pad switch for maximizing headroom and minimizing distortion noise. A high pass filter switch further minimizes low-frequency noise and hum.
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MXL 606 Overview

The 606 Small Diaphragm Instrument Microphone from MXL is a microphone for capturing drums, cymbals, amplifier cabinets, and more. This versatile condenser microphone features a cardioid capsule, FET output stage, and a -20 dB pad switch for maximizing headroom and minimizing distortion noise. A high pass filter switch further minimizes low-frequency noise and hum.

Designed for snare drums, yet useful for all instruments
-20 dB pad for higher SPL recording
High-pass filter for removing unwanted low frequencies
Extremely small footprint and easy to place
UPC: 801813149340

MXL 606 Specs

Key Specs
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Controls
Low Cut/HPF, Pad
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
137 dB
Analog Output
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Microphone
Microphone Type
Small Diaphragm
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Element Type
Condenser
Sound Field
Mono
Orientation
End Address
Controls
Low Cut/HPF, Pad
Pad
-20 dB
Circuitry
Solid-State
Performance
Frequency Response
30 Hz to 20 kHz
Maximum SPL
137 dB
Sensitivity
15 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level
17 dB (A-Weighted)
Connectivity
Analog Output Connector
1x XLR 3-Pin
Power
Power Sources
Phantom Power
Operating Voltage
48 V
Physical
Color
Silver
Dimensions
ø: 0.89 x L: 4.3" / ø: 22.5 x L: 109.22 mm
Weight
0.25 lb / 113.4 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
0.95 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.6 x 5 x 2.5"

MXL 606 Reviews

Neutral and clear

By John
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-02-26

I have 6 MXL 606's now- acquired incrementally over the last several years. I'm likely to buy more! I have used them with excellent results for snare, drum overhead x-y, bass kick drum, toms, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cabinets, bass guitar cabinets, concert 9' grand piano, all with excellent results running into a Focusrite 2i2 or 18i20. This mic is well suited to higher volume / percussive / fast transient sound sources.

Excellent close up instrument mic

By Conrad
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-03-26

This is an excellent close up instrument mic at a significant discount from it’s better known competitors. I primarily use two of them about 6” from the face of an acoustic guitar with the mics’ high pass filters on. The sound is clean and string with no boomy bass sounds.

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Is the MXL 606 compatible with the Leica Monochrom camera? If so, what accessories may be needed to connect to the Leica?
Asked by: John M.
This microphone cannot be directly connected to this camera. Microphones like these are designed for connection to mixers and interfaces. Please let us know your application or project details.Please contact us via e-mail if you have additional questions: [email protected]
Answered by: Mark S.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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