IMA-MXL-R144
A ribbon mic is an ideal addition to your mic collection, especially for vocals, acoustic instruments and guitar amps. The R144 provides amazing warmth and smoothness at a budget friendly price. Complete with shockmount.
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R144 Studio Ribbon Microphone with Shockmount
A ribbon mic is an ideal addition to your mic collection, especially for vocals, acoustic instruments and guitar amps. The MXL R144 provides amazing warmth and smoothness at a budget friendly price. The mic comes complete with a shockmount, cleaning cloth and a silver flight case.
Legendary Microphone
Ribbon microphones are known for their rich, warm sound and have been used to capture some of the most legendary recordings in history. When used for guitar amps, it captures with a smooth sound and excellent low frequencies. Harmonics are recorded well when considering placements, excellent for orchestral instruments. It is alwasy interesting to experiment with front and rear ends of the mic with vocal sessions.
Figure 8 Polar Pattern
The R144 has a figure 8 polar pattern, which is perfect for recording guitars, vocals, brass, and any source material that benefits from the warm, silky characteristics of a ribbon mic.
Features:
- Classic ribbon sound with a rich smooth midrange
- Figure-8 polar pattern that captures instruments and room sound
- High SPL capability—ideal for horns and electric guitars
- Compact design that makes mic placement easy
- Great mic to broaden the tonal palette of your sound
Note: This microphone does NOT require a power supply. Use of phantom power with this microphone is NOT recommended as it can severely damage the ribbon element and cause the microphone to be unusable.
Specifications:
Type:
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Ribbon Velocity Microphone |
Ribbon Element:
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1.8-micron aluminum ribbon |
Ribbon Length:
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47mm |
Frequency Range:
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20Hz -17kHz |
Polar Pattern:
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Figure-8 |
Sensitivity:
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-56 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa) |
Impedance:
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250 ohms |
Rated Load Impedance:
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>1500 Ohms |
Max SPL for 0.1% THD:
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>130 dB @1 kHz |
Size:
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47mm x 171mm/1.85 in. x 6.75 in. |
Weight:
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400g/0.85 lbs |
Metal Finish:
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Purple and chrome |
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