Higher end MXL microphones... Worth the price?

[Muyukiguki]

Just wondering if anyone knew anything about or had any experience with these new "higher end" MXL microphones. They look cool, but so do a lot of other Chinese crap off of EBay... To me MXL has always been a company to turn to for a mic if you couldn't afford much else. I've owned a few MXLs in the past and for the price, they weren't horrible. But some of these new mics have some considerably higher price tags than their predecessors...


http://http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/MXL-Genesis-Studio-Condenser-Mic?sku=581246
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/MXL-R77-Studio-Ribbon-Microphone?sku=581247
http://pro-audio.musiciansfriend.com/product/MXL-V89-Condenser-Microphone?sku=279507

 

[P. Glaser]

Harvey gave a glowing review of the Genesis a while back.



I think it's this one:
https://homerecording.com/bbs/showthread.php?t=268216&highlight=mxl+genesis

 

[Middleman]

I heard the MXL V89 at AES this year and can tell you I was blown away. The prototype was the best sounding mic I have heard under $1000 and at $399 it's a steal. I own the NTK, SM57, Sterling VT79, Neumann TLM 103, AT4050 & 4033. What I heard on the showroom floor was dramatically beyond the sound of any of these mics.

That said, if production is not up to the prototype then that would be a disappointment. I am going to be getting one of these shortly and will report back.

Also wanted to add that I thought it sounded better than the Genesis side by side.

 

[Muyukiguki]

Sounds promising, definitely let us know!

 

[P. Glaser]

I heard the MXL V89 at AES this year and can tell you I was blown away. The prototype was the best sounding mic I have heard under $1000 and at $399 it's a steal. I own the NTK, SM57, Sterling VT79, Neumann TLM 103, AT4050 & 4033. What I heard on the showroom floor was dramatically beyond the sound of any of these mics.

That said, if production is not up to the prototype then that would be a disappointment. I am going to be getting one of these shortly and will report back.

Also wanted to add that I thought it sounded better than the Genesis side by side.

My main vocal mic is an NTK. Please let us know what you think of the V89.

Paul

 

[soundchaser59]

"unbelievably natural"

"stunning realism"

"premium materials"

and last but certainly not least.....

"made in China"

all that in the same breath? for the unbelievably stunning low premium price of under $400 dollars?

Why is my "exaggeration detector" red-lining?

 

[P. Glaser]

Why is my "exaggeration detector" red-lining?

This is why we hold back till some braver soul buys one and reports back. LOL

 

[Harvey Gerst]

This is why we hold back till some braver soul buys one and reports back. LOL

I saw the V89 at NAMM, but didn't get a chance to hear it. Their new models look very nice. I can vouch for the Genesis being a very useful mic.

 

[P. Glaser]

I saw the V89 at NAMM, but didn't get a chance to hear it. Their new models look very nice. I can vouch for the Genesis being a very useful mic.

Hey Harvey. Have you used an NTK? Could you comment on the differences, (sound-wise) between the NTK and the Genesis? Thanks. Hope this is not hijacking the thread.

Paul

 

[Harvey Gerst]

Hey Harvey. Have you used an NTK? Could you comment on the differences, (sound-wise) between the NTK and the Genesis? Thanks. Hope this is not hijacking the thread.

Paul

The only Rode I've ever heard is the NT1.

 

[P. Glaser]

The only Rode I've ever heard is the NT1.

Thanks, Harvey.

 

[JuliánFernández]

Tempting...

Would like to read some reviews/hear some clips...