MXL V63M or the MXL 990?

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Which one of these mics would be a better grab for a home recording studio? could someone please give me some feedback and maybe some pros and cons on the two?:confused:
 
You might want to take a look at the MXL 604 (a version ahead of the 603: )

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/MXL-MXL604-Instrument-Microphone-Regular?sku=273177

The 990/993/et cetera is basically MXL's cheaper version for places like musicians friend. The 604 is pretty much always $99 so it's a decent price. I don't know if you're going for one of the package deals and/or trying to keep your price down though.

The 604 has a switchable capsule plus a db/roll switch. I have 3 of them and use them for everything. Of course they're not high quality, but great on a budget. Plus if you're going for the cheaper version of it, might as well get the actual model.
 
Ack I just realised I was talking about the wrong one. The 604 is the 'real' model of the STICK condenser from the 9xx series. You're looking at the large diaphragms. Sorry about that.

The 993's are the cheaper version of the 604 (stick condensers.)
The 990's are the cheaper version of the ??? (large diaphragms.)

I don't know the story on the 990 side of things. But if i were to guess I would say it's the cheaper version of the MXL 9000? And maybe the V63m is the cheaper version of the MXL V6? Sorry about the confusion.
 
I have both, I much prefer the V63M for vocals, and the 990 for acoustic guitar. The V63M is definitely warmer on my voice, and has a fuller sound. The 990 is a good budget mic, I use it for podcasting, acoustic guitars, and as a drum OH, but with the V63M, I don't see myself reaching for the 990 for vocals unless it'll be a better fit for the voice.
 
I also prefer the sound of the V63M. But in my case, I like it better on all sources over the 990.
 
this is a down-n-dirty-demo jam i recorded using only a pair of 990s save for the kick mic. i had just gotten the set used for less than an sm58, and wanted to try them out on a few things. dont pay close attention to the music content, as it is all first takes (save for a couple of false starts), i am no dennis chambers, and i was definitely PWI
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. i basically just put the mics up and hit record.

for cheapo mics, i think they sound quite good, if not exactly spectacular.

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toobalicious said:
amongst others.......... you *did* read the title, right? lol.
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oh yes ... I read it.

So you say this was recorded with just 2 mics (save the kick)?

What was being mic'ed (or better) where were they? I'm new to this scene and am curious because it sounds like a real mix, albeit not polished.
 
oh yes, not polished indeed.

on the drums, they were placed a couple of feet in front of the kit, about 6' apart @ shoulder height, and placed to form a right triangle with the drum throne. i used a large diaphragm dynamic on the kick, but just kinda "stuck it in there", with no placement effort. the guitar amp (SF twin reverb and weber mass, straight in and cranked) was recorded in a similar fashion; with one about 6' in front of the amp and one about 18" off of the speaker at a 45' angle to the voice coil and pointing at the speaker surround, each panned hard to create some space. i only used one on the bass amp (SF bassman 100 and 2x15), and closer (about 12" off the speaker, mid-way between the dust cap and the surround). i have previously used these placements; like i said, i just kind of put the mics up and hit record. i try to develop a little space when i record, and rarely close mic anything. personal preferences, which are like opinions, which are like........

since i was a bit gone, i was having a hard time with the click track :confused: . i just wanted to hear the mics. suffice to say, this track wont be going to sony.
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