MXL 600, MXL 603s...whats the difference?

[Bobalou]

anyone know the difference in sound between these two mics? the mxl 600 is going for around $199.00 and the mxl 603s is going for around $89

 

[12bass]

Short answer: the MXL 600 sucks


The MXL 603 is a nice detailed microphone, especially good for acoustic instruments like guitar, mandolin, etc.... The MXL 600 is more expensive and yet, paradoxically, the cheaper MXL 603 is a much better microphone. I was fortunate to find a local store that took my MXL 600 in trade for an MXL 603S, and I felt bad for such an unfair trade!

The MXL 600 embodies the sound of mud.

 

[DJL]

I have a few MXL603S's, but I've never used the MXL600 before so I can't comment... but, you may find your answer in one of these threads http://www.homerecording.com/bbs/se...d=576210&sortby=lastpost&sortorder=descending

 

[cominginsecond]

The sad thing is, the 600 is besmirching the reputation of the 603. A friend of mine bought a pair of the 600s, hated them, took them back, and now he won't believe me that the 603s are good.

 

[Sklathill]

I wasn't aware that the 600s were still available. I'm surprised...

Granted, I haven't heard the mic itself, but i've never heard anyone even come close to liking it. Wonder what keeps them on the market...

 

[crazydoc]

I wonder if the 600 and the 990 share the same diaphragm and electronics, as opposed to the common (mis?)conception that the 603 and the 990 have the same diaphragm?

 

[Harvey Gerst]

I'm going to NAMM next week. I'll try to ask Brent Casey and Wayne at MXL about those questions.

 

[maestro_dmc]

I'll be at NAMM too Harvey. Maybe I'll see ya there.

A friend of mine is reporting for an un-named Music Magazine, and I'm going as his assistant Photographer and chauffer.

HA!