MXL 860 side address ribbon microphone

MXL 860

The MXL 860 Side Adress Ribbon Microphone is compact and versatile, making it ideal for many recording applications. The distinctive MXL 860 Ribbon has a durable cast metal body that makes it an excellent utility mic. It can be positioned virtually anywhere in a studio to record a wide range of instruments, including percussion. A wide fixed cardioid polar pattern picks up subtle sonic details.

Features:

• Warm sound with a robust low end and a full 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
• Internally wired with Mogami cable
• Nickel metal finish

Specifications:

• Type: Ribbon Velocity Microphone
• Ribbon element: 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon
• Ribbon length: 47mm
• Frequency range: 20Hz-17kHz
• Polar pattern: Figure 8
• Sensitivity: -56dB re 1V/Pa
• Impedance: 250Ω
• Rated load impedance: >1500 Ohms
• Max SPL for .5% THD: >130dB @1kHz
• Weight: .0.25 kg (55lb.)
• Size: 37mm x 160mm (1.46" x 6.30")