Buy MXL Studio 24 USB MicrophoneMXL Studio 24 USB Microphone Product Description:
- 22mm Condenser Capsule
- Cardioid Polar pattern
- Zero Latency monitoring with built in Headphone Outpu
- Software based GUI controls analog functions within microphone. Microphone will also work without GUI and requires no special drivers.
- 2-stage analog gain control before A/D: Physical rotary knob and software based control with Mute
Product Description
Transform your PC or Mac into a state-of-the-art production studio with the MXL Studio 24. This HD-quality USB microphone shines on instruments, vocals or any audio source. Most importantly, it captures every detail of your work with 24-bit audio quality. The Studio 24 is the perfect tool for traveling musicians and podcasters. It incorporates a 22mm condenser capsule, which is the same capsule found in high-end studio microphones. Other features include zero latency monitoring and a custom GUI for engineering-level audio adjustments such as phase, roll-off, noise gate, and more.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
The audio of this video recorded with MXL 24
By J. J. Marino
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/RLOZ8TM9STSHZ I make voice over videos for YouTube. The video you are watching was recorded with this microphone. Currently I use an Audio-Technica AT2020 USB Condenser USB Microphone for my business. I have had it for many years. Its a solid mic but showing its getting a bit long in the tooth in some ways. When offered this MXL 24 Bit USB Mic I was very curious how it would perform compared to my venerable AT2020. I recorded a few videos with it. The video I have uploaded was recorded with the MXL. The audio quality is really clear and crisp.Pros:+ USB+ Easy to install+ High quality mic+ wonderful soundCons:- Premiere sometimes had issue recognizing AISO settings for this mic.Overall this is a wonderful microphone.Thanks for watching my video!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
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By Personne
This is an intriguing idea for a microphone: a nice condenser with built-in monitoring. A possible simple solution for the musician who really wants to keep a rig minimal. It seemed to me that I should test it both as a microphone and as a USB IO device. The very first appearance is impressive. There's a nicely-compartmentalized carrying case. Inside, there's a milled aluminum desk stand, a cable, a short manual and the microphone. No shock mount. The mic looks good, but has almost no mass. While this may not mean much, I own and have used lots of mics--none of them this lacking in heft.I set up a shootout in my studio. I have an acoustically-treated room with calibrated studio monitors, so I think I can do a fair test. I kept it simple, using a steel string guitar played in several styles. For a comparison mic, I used an AKG Perception 420. This is a multipattern mic that's only a little more expensive; a cardiod-only version is exactly the same price as this MXL. I used only the cardiod pattern, so I think it's a fair comparison on the basis of price. To get to the point, the AKG beat the MXL in every way. It was quieter, with a much better midrange. A glance at the specs (online at MXL) shows a significant boost in higher frequencies, leading to about a 3dB rise at 8K or so. The polar pattern is shown only in broadband (not at multiple frequencies) and it shows a dip at the 45-degree position. These were things I could easily hear.So purely as a microphone, the MXL doesn't match up to other mics in its price range. But that's not a complete comparison. The MXL has a little headphone jack on the side so that the performer can listen with zero latency. That's a plus that comes with a couple of big minuses. The mic is vulnerable to cable scrapes and vibrations coming down the headphone cable--better make sure you hold still when you use it. There's also a volume knob that appears to affect both listening and recording level. This means that it's easy to inadvertently skew recording levels when you're mounting the mic or tweaking your listening level.There's also an optional software control panel (Mac and Windows) that goes with the mic. It provides a noise gate and compressor as long as some basic controls for recording and monitoring. I'm unlikely ever to use this dynamics processing; once done, it can't be undone. I'd apply those after the fact when I've got plenty of time to dial them in. This leaves the level controls--a place where MXL could have been more careful. There's a microphone gain which works in conjunction with the thumbwheel on the mic itself. It takes some doing to figure out which does what. There's a highpass filter--tremendously useful when rumble is a problem. But we don't know if this filter is in the analog or digital domain. I hope it's analog, but there's nothing about it in the documentation. Then there's the biggest problem. There's a playback level control which allows your mix to play back through the mic's headphone jack. But this also means that--depending on your DAW--it's easy to set up a feedback path. You won't like that.The biggest question in my mind is "just who is this microphone for"? A traditional mic can be connected to any preamp and used at any sample rate. I have mics (both expensive and inexpensive) that I've had for years and years. Only the preamp/interface changes. This MXL is USB-only, 44/48 only. You can't easily set up multiples of USB mics without clocking issues. Most USB/FIrewire mic preamps have a zero-latency monitoring mode, so the mic doesn't really offer anything you can't get elsewhere. In the end, I don't really think this is a good choice for any but the most casual of musicians. To me, that milled aluminum desk mount holds the answer. If you're a podcaster or a serious Skyper, then this mic deserves consideration. It's a decent mic for spoken voice--the HF boost is helpful in bringing out articulation--and the single USB connection keeps your desk uncluttered. Of course, there are plenty of other choices for that application. But I think that's the best light to shine on this one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.Good pure sound
By J. M Quiggins
Very sensitive mic. Do not need to be very close to pick up sound. Nice heavy body. Does not look or feel cheap at all. The inner power light is nice as well. Long USB cord and nice stand comes with it. Drivers worked perfectly with Windows XP. Only initially records on Left channel with Acid Pro, but a quick setting change in the program 'combines' Both left and right perfectly. You do lose some volume when you combine, but that's easily rectified as well. For the money this mic is the absolute best I've had. I used to own a Shure SM58 and feel this qualifies as the equal. I love this microphone. I would recommend it to anyone in need of a USB mic. Also comes with a nice and durable carrying case and a manual that I did not even have to open to get this mic working. It was that easy. Just 15 minutes and already recording with it. So happy I bought this.
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