CR89
Contemporary LDC Vocal Mic
Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone featuring top quality components with a bold look and a sound that is incredibly dynamic and rich. The CR89 remains sonically balanced whether put in front of a subtle acoustic guitar or a loud vocal. Designed with low noise circuitry, and extremely low proximity effect, making it ideal for up-close recording. Its body design minimizes resonance while the grill cavity is designed to reduce standing waves and harmonic distortion making this MXL mic a truly remarkable value!
- Ideal for acoustic guitars, strings, pianos, and room sound
- Warm in character yet faithful to the original sound source
- Works great on vocals and instruments
Type
Condenser microphone
Capsule
32mm capsule with Gold-sputtered, 6 micron diaphragm
Frequency response
20 Hz – 20 kHz
Polar pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
-32dB re 1 V/Pat
Impedance
150 ohms
Max SPL for 0.5% THD
138 dB SPL
S/N Ratio
80 dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted)
Equivalent noise level
14 dB (A-weighted IEC 651)
Dynamic range
124dB
Power requirements
48V Phantom power
Size and weight
64mm x 185mm / 2.5in. x 7.3in.
840g / 1.85lbs
Metal finish
Black with black chrome accents
Included accessories
MXL flight case | MXL 89 shock mount
MXL CR89 Mic, CR89 Shockmount, Aluminum Carrying Case,
Microfiber Cleaning Cloth
MXL wins in value and quality over the high-end Sony C800PAC condenser microphone.
“I was recording vocals with a male artist that I had previously recorded with a Sony C800G. Both the artist and myself had been pleased with the performance of the C-800G, but I was curious to see how the CR89 would sound compared to the Sony. I was surprised when we both selected the CR89 as…” LEARN MORE
Polar Pattern
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