Priced within reach of the home and project studio recording artist, the MXL 190 cardioid condenser microphone is ready to capture everything from the high-pitched sounds of a piccolo to the resonant tones of a bass guitar. Features that give the MXL 190 an edge include a low-noise FET design; a large, open-format grill cavity; and an electronically balanced output for outstanding sonic performance. Add it all up and you've got an exceptional condenser microphone that won't shatter your budget.