MXL 770

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MXL 770

MXL

770

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Product Info

Article Number: 182731
Brand: MXL
Model: 770
Price: $108.90

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The MXL 770 is a surprisingly capable mic for the budget-conscious home recordist or streamer. While it won’t compete with studio staples, it offers a decent sound and a usable frequency response for vocals, instruments, and podcasting – especially when paired with a little EQ. It's a solid starting point for anyone just getting into recording.

Product Description

  • MXL 770
  • Large diaphragm condenser microphone
  • Cardioid polar pattern
  • With switchable 10 dB attenuator and impact sound filter
  • Frequency range: 30 Hz-20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 15mV / Pa
  • Impedance: 150 Ohm
  • S/N ratio: 74 dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted)
  • Equivalent Noise Level: 20 dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)
  • Max SPL for 0.5% THD: 137 dB
  • High Pass Filter 6dB / octave
  • 150Hz
  • Phantom Power 48V ± 4V required
  • Size: 60 mm × 154 mm
  • Including microphone suspension and transport case
PROS
  • • Surprisingly robust metal body for its price bracket
  • • Decent transient response captures subtle vocal details
  • • Switchable pad offers headroom for louder sources
  • • Included shock mount and case are a genuine value add
CONS
  • • High self-noise can be noticeable on quieter recordings
  • • Cardioid pattern limits versatility for stereo applications
  • • EQ often needed to tame some mid-range muddiness

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Key Features

Mic Type Large Diaphragm Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 30 Hz - 20 kHz
Max SPL 137 dB
Sensitivity 15 mV/Pa
Connector XLR
Weight 1.1 lbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

The AT2020 tends to be slightly cleaner but the MXL 770 offers a bit more character and a warmer tone, though it requires more careful gain staging.
It's a basic rubber-mounted shock mount, perfectly adequate for minimizing vibrations in a typical home recording environment; a higher-end mount won’t make a huge difference.
It can work, but be prepared to use the high-pass filter and experiment with mic placement to avoid boomy low-end frequencies. A dedicated instrument mic might offer more focused results.

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