MXL Microphones GENESIS
Large Diaphragm Tube Microphone

GENESIS

MXL's Genesis is a masterfully engineered tube microphone that provides clean highs, warm mids, and tight bottom-end, features attributed in part to the Mullard 12AT7 tube.  Mullard vacuum tubes are famous for producing a smooth rich tone and silky high end.

The Mullard tube used in the Genesis is sourced directly from the UK and is marked CV4024.  These are "new old stock" originally made for the Royal Air Force and NOT the Russian copy often passed off as a "real" Mullard tube.  In addition, MXL burns in each Mullard tube for 48 hours prior to shipment, ensuring flawless performance from every Genesis mic.

Specifications:

• Tube Type: Mullard 12AT7 or equivalent
• Diaphragm: 6 micron gold-sputtered
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Pre-Attenuation Switch: 0 dB, -10 dB
• High Pass Filter: 6 dB/octave @ 150 Hz
• Equivalent noise: 18db (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• S/N Ratio: 78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
• Max SPL for .5% THD: 130 dB/140 dB (0dB, -10 dB pad)
• Power Requirements: Dedicated power supply
• Size: 59mm x 240mm
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.

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