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MXL USB.007
Congratulations on your purchase of the MXL USB.007 which uses two gold
diaphragm capsules in an X/Y pattern for stereo recording. MXL microphones
are the result of world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities. They are
designed to provide you with outstanding performance and exceptional value. While
we encourage you to review this entire manual, there are a few key points about
handling this microphone that we want you to familiarize yourself with right from
the start. The MXL USB mics are a professional quality, cardioid condenser studio
microphone designed specifically for recording. Unlike microphones designed for
live performance or lesser dynamic model microphones, this instrument requires
careful handling. Hence, you should observe the following…
ALWAYS: Handle the microphone carefully, avoiding sudden shocks such
as dropping or bumping the microphone into other objects.
ALWAYS: Maintain a distance of approximately 4 – 6 inches when speaking or
singing into the microphone. You are encouraged to use a pop filter for
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added protection of the sensitive capsule and to shield the instrument from
saliva and sudden bursts of air.
NEVER: Tap the microphone to check if it’s working. The RED LED behind the
microphone’s protective grill will tell you it’s on and that the correct side is
facing you.
NEVER: Blow into the microphone to check if it’s working. The RED LED behind the
microphone’s protective grill.
By following these few basic handling procedures, you can expect a long and trou-
ble-free relationship with your new microphone. Again, thank you for your purchase
of this outstanding MXL microphone.
A Little Background Information:
MXL stereo microphones use what is known as a X/Y pattern, which is two capsules
facing 90º apart. Each capsule will send the audio information it receives to
the corrosponding right or left side of a stereo track on the computer. The capsule
behind the “L” is more sensitive to sound waves arriving from the left side of the
microphone as opposed to those arriving from the right side. The capsule behind
the “R” is just the opposite. Unlike other MXL models, this microphone benefits
from being a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device—meaning this is a plug and play
microphone that will interface with Windows and Macintosh computers without
the need for any special drivers. As a USB device, it carries the added benefit of