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title: "990/991 Large and Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Bundle Project/Home Studio Recording | XLR | Cardiod (Champagne)"
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# Cardioid pattern reduces background noise +48V phantom power required 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm 990/991 Large and Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Bundle Project/Home Studio Recording | XLR | Cardiod (Champagne)

**Brand:** mxl
**Price:** S$209
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Elevate your sound game—because your voice deserves the spotlight!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** 990/991 Large and Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Bundle Project/Home Studio Recording | XLR | Cardiod (Champagne) by mxl
- **How much does it cost?** S$209 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sg](https://www.desertcart.sg/products/1208093-990-991-large-and-small-diaphragm-condenser-microphone-bundle-project)

## Best For

- mxl enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mxl brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Noise-Free Focus:** Cardioid polar pattern isolates your voice or instrument by rejecting unwanted side and rear noise—hear only what matters.
- • **Seamless Integration:** Powered by industry-standard +48V phantom power, compatible with all major audio interfaces and preamps for effortless setup.
- • **Pro-Grade Audio Clarity:** Capture every nuance with a 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm and transformer-balanced output for studio-quality sound.
- • **Complete Studio-Ready Kit:** Includes shock mount, pop filter, and 20-foot XLR cable—everything you need to start recording like a pro right out of the box.
- • **Versatile Frequency Range:** Wide 20Hz-20kHz (990) and 30Hz-18kHz (991) frequency response perfect for vocals, instruments, podcasts, and gaming streams.

## Overview

The MXL 990/991 Bundle is a professional-grade condenser microphone set featuring a large diaphragm mic with a 6-micron gold-sputtered capsule and a small diaphragm mic optimized for instruments. Designed for home studios and project recording, it offers a cardioid pattern to minimize background noise, a wide frequency response for versatile use, and includes essential accessories like a shock mount, pop filter, and 20-foot XLR cable. Powered by +48V phantom power, this bundle delivers studio-quality sound for vocals, instruments, podcasting, and live applications.

## Description

The 990/ 991 Recording mic package is your one-stop mic kit for vocals, drum overheads, acoustic guitars, and more! Two studio condenser microphones are included. The 990 offers a silky, sweet high end and a tight solid bass, perfect for recording vocals; and the 991 is a superior instrument microphone designed for recording acoustic guitar and drum overheads. This bundle makes for the perfect foundation to any new microphone locker.

Review: Wonderful Mic at awesome price! - This mic is definitely sufficient for normal recording, especially if you run it through a vocal effects processor. I plan to get the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2 here at desertcart eventually (I really love the gender conversion that makes you sound like a good female voice) but right now I have the KORG EMX and ESX as well as the KORG Kaoscullator Pro, and this mic works great when connected to any of those (but of course connected to a phantom power source first, the patched to the Korg devices). The fact it comes in a nice durable case with foam padding impressed me right from he start. Then I hooked it up to the included shock mount and added a pop mic filter (VERY important you use a pop filter because condenser mics are sensitive to moisture from your mouth). The sound quality is far beyond anything I'm used to, but I must confess that I was one of those poor fools who didn't even know what XLR and "phantom power" was -- I only used mics with a USB connection or the 1/8" stereo plug, and they all sound terrible compared to an XLR microphone with 48v phantom power. And even the XLR cables themselves are a dream come true! -- I was always getting so angry with the normal 1/8" cables messing up and then you have to lick them and plug 'em back in, then spin them around to get the sound to work right. (Nobody told me there was another option!) But XLR cables make it impossible for any humming or hissing sounds or disconnections of any kind since they lock in place and never need any toying with. Now I use XLR cables for all my speakers too, and for all the patch connections between my mixers, amps, and musical devices, and it has made creating music so much more enjoyable! Now I don't have to fidget with those crappy 1/8" cables anymore, and there's never any hissing or annoying humming sounds to worry about. And of course I also realized that you can't just plug your music output right in to your computer's sound card and expect to get professional recording that way -- you have to use a box that converts the music to digital and sends it via USB port to the software, and the box should have XLR inputs for mics and 1/4" inputs as well. Only problem is desertcart has so many of those boxes, I can't decide which one to buy. I want the Lexicon since they are masters of high quality sound recording, but some of the bad reviews make me worry. With musical devices, sometimes you just end up with a unit that has manufacturing defects, and unfortunately those people post bad ratings and make it seem like the product itself is to blame.
Review: Awesome Mics - I bought this mic for a school project because I needed to make a CD and needed a mic for vocals. This works great for that (just make sure to use a wind screen). Im also the sound tech for my choir class and in the past we have used individual Audix handheld microphones for each singer. However this year we are taking a different approach to mic the singers. We just had an all day gig to sing Christmas songs at all the elementary schools in my town. Ive had some bad luck in the past with using condenser mics for choirs and live sound mainly because of feedback being so easy to get. When setting up for the gig at the schools, I forgot to grab cables to run my EQ so I knew that it was just going to be a wreck. But I decided to give it a try anyway. All of our gigs for that day were in school gyms so that defiantly wasnt going to help with my feedback issues of the past. I used 3 of these mics for a choir of about 25 kids. Ran them into a 6 channel Peavey Mixing board and directly out to 2 QSC K10 active speakers that were used for mains. No EQ except for the 80Hz Cutoff option on the board. I placed the speakers about 10 feet in front of the mics and gave it a shot. To my surprise they didnt feedback AT ALL. Even with the terrible acoustics in the gyms. I was easily able to project the sound of the choir without feedback issues. I was even told by one of the school administrators to turn the volume down at one point. So basically what Im saying is that for the money, these mics are great for many different uses. Whether it is recording at home or micing a choir for a live gig. These mics sound great. We will be buying about 6 more for our spring show in our performing arts center just because they are so cheap.

## Features

- WORKHORSE MICROPHONE KIT - Including the MXL 990 Large Diaphragm Condenser Micorphone, Shock Mount, Pop Filter, and 20 foot XLR Cable, you have everything you need to capture any sound source when inspiration strikes.
- HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO - The MXL Mics 990 has a 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm and FET based design with transformer balanced output for a variety of applications.
- REDUCE BACKGROUND NOISE - The microphone features a cardioid polar pattern, which rejects noise from the sides and back of the mic. Hear more of yourself, and less of the room.
- VERSATILE AND DETAILED - With a silky sweet high end while retaining tight lows and smooth midrange, you can use these microphones for voice overs, podcasting, gaming, studio recording of vocals and instruments. The 20 Hz - 20 kHz (990) and 30Hz – 18kHz (991) frequency response is suitable for both male or female vocalists and a wide variety of other source material.
- REQUIRES +48V PHANTOM POWER - The MXL 990 is powered by +48V phantom power. It is compatible with the many audio interfaces and mic preamps that offer phantom power.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002GJI3C |
| Audio Sensitivity | 15 Decibels |
| Batteries | 1 C batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #10,335 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #114 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones |
| Color Name | Champagne |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,760) |
| Date First Available | July 20, 2008 |
| Frequency Response | 20 KHz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00801813089523, 00801813089530 |
| Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Weight | 14.1 ounces |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 12 x 4 x 8 inches |
| Item model number | MXL990/991 |
| Manufacturer | Marshall Electronics |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Material Type | Stainless Steel |
| Microphone Form Factor | Microphone System |
| Number of Batteries | 1 C batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Power Source | 48V Phantom Power |
| Product Dimensions | 12 x 4 x 8 inches |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 78 dB |
| Size | 60mm x 130mm / 2.36 in. x 5.11 in. |
| UPC | 801813089523 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MXL
- **Color:** Champagne
- **Compatible Devices:** Laptop
- **Connectivity Technology:** Wired
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Included Components:** 990 Mic, 991 Mic
- **Model Name:** 990/991
- **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Streaming
- **Special Feature:** Large-diaphragm and Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphones

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does anyone experience buzzing and scratching coming from the mics? Mine buzz and fuzz all the time...**
A: Can you describe your setup? What kind of preamp are you using, do you have a power conditioner, what kind of interface or board are you running the signal into? Sometimes, something as simple as a bad cable or dusty pot can add fuzz or noise to your audio signal. This is more likely to be the case if more than one mic is sounding bad.On the other hand, if these are the only mics that sound bad in your current setup, then it could possibly be a quality control or shipping condition (these mics ride in container ships from China) issue.Personally, I've never had a bad experience with my MXL mics, but a friend of mine who has the 990/991 set had the diaphragm in his pencil mic go out, so it's certainly a possibility.

**Q: What is phantom power?**
A: Phantom power is a power supply used to power condenser mics. The standanrd voltage on phantom power is 48v, but some mics may vary.

**Q: does the bundle come with a shockmount for the 990?**
A: No, but there is a set where the 990 comes by itself with a shockmount. Sadly this one does not include a shockmount

**Q: 990/991 combo or the v67g for my youtube gaming channel? (i have an audio mixer /w 45-48v phantom power) i am upgrading from my sf-666 mic.**
A: Either one of those choices will require phantom power, have a cardio pattern (where the mic picks up), and are XLR They begin to deviate a bit tone wise but you can adjust that, also with two mics you have more variety to how you can capture voice. The V67g come in a pouch while the 990/991 are housed in a hard shell, pelican like case. You may like to know I've recorded podcasts and conversations and the 990 picks up everything in the room which can be good or bad depending on your environment.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Mic at awesome price!
*by N***E on March 2, 2011*

This mic is definitely sufficient for normal recording, especially if you run it through a vocal effects processor. I plan to get the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2 here at Amazon eventually (I really love the gender conversion that makes you sound like a good female voice) but right now I have the KORG EMX and ESX as well as the KORG Kaoscullator Pro, and this mic works great when connected to any of those (but of course connected to a phantom power source first, the patched to the Korg devices). The fact it comes in a nice durable case with foam padding impressed me right from he start. Then I hooked it up to the included shock mount and added a pop mic filter (VERY important you use a pop filter because condenser mics are sensitive to moisture from your mouth). The sound quality is far beyond anything I'm used to, but I must confess that I was one of those poor fools who didn't even know what XLR and "phantom power" was -- I only used mics with a USB connection or the 1/8" stereo plug, and they all sound terrible compared to an XLR microphone with 48v phantom power. And even the XLR cables themselves are a dream come true! -- I was always getting so angry with the normal 1/8" cables messing up and then you have to lick them and plug 'em back in, then spin them around to get the sound to work right. (Nobody told me there was another option!) But XLR cables make it impossible for any humming or hissing sounds or disconnections of any kind since they lock in place and never need any toying with. Now I use XLR cables for all my speakers too, and for all the patch connections between my mixers, amps, and musical devices, and it has made creating music so much more enjoyable! Now I don't have to fidget with those crappy 1/8" cables anymore, and there's never any hissing or annoying humming sounds to worry about. And of course I also realized that you can't just plug your music output right in to your computer's sound card and expect to get professional recording that way -- you have to use a box that converts the music to digital and sends it via USB port to the software, and the box should have XLR inputs for mics and 1/4" inputs as well. Only problem is Amazon has so many of those boxes, I can't decide which one to buy. I want the Lexicon since they are masters of high quality sound recording, but some of the bad reviews make me worry. With musical devices, sometimes you just end up with a unit that has manufacturing defects, and unfortunately those people post bad ratings and make it seem like the product itself is to blame.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Mics
*by K***L on December 18, 2011*

I bought this mic for a school project because I needed to make a CD and needed a mic for vocals. This works great for that (just make sure to use a wind screen). Im also the sound tech for my choir class and in the past we have used individual Audix handheld microphones for each singer. However this year we are taking a different approach to mic the singers. We just had an all day gig to sing Christmas songs at all the elementary schools in my town. Ive had some bad luck in the past with using condenser mics for choirs and live sound mainly because of feedback being so easy to get. When setting up for the gig at the schools, I forgot to grab cables to run my EQ so I knew that it was just going to be a wreck. But I decided to give it a try anyway. All of our gigs for that day were in school gyms so that defiantly wasnt going to help with my feedback issues of the past. I used 3 of these mics for a choir of about 25 kids. Ran them into a 6 channel Peavey Mixing board and directly out to 2 QSC K10 active speakers that were used for mains. No EQ except for the 80Hz Cutoff option on the board. I placed the speakers about 10 feet in front of the mics and gave it a shot. To my surprise they didnt feedback AT ALL. Even with the terrible acoustics in the gyms. I was easily able to project the sound of the choir without feedback issues. I was even told by one of the school administrators to turn the volume down at one point. So basically what Im saying is that for the money, these mics are great for many different uses. Whether it is recording at home or micing a choir for a live gig. These mics sound great. We will be buying about 6 more for our spring show in our performing arts center just because they are so cheap.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing mic!
*by R***A on March 12, 2021*

A bit of background, I used to work in broadcasting (radio) and have been absolutely spoiled by high end broadcast quality mics (Electrovoice mics) I *know* what I should sound like on a mic (how true to real is the sound) For an $80 mic, I was blown away. I sounded true on it when playing back a recording. My husband, who was used to hearing me through my headset mic in games, was blown away when my computer insisted on using the MXL for Discord rather than the headset. He said it was like I was right his office with him. He's now really jealous and wants his own :) The mic is really well tuned for the frequency of human voice, and even the highs of female voices. Its delivering a very true sound. For normal speaking, it's certainly hitting perfectly. It's warm, natural, and full, picking up all the nuances. Better even is the true cardiod of the pickup. I noticed it was picking up very little background noise. We live on a busy street, lots of traffic, 2 blocks from a hospital (ambulance sirens constantly), and 2 miles from a busy airport take off runway (those jets are pretty low when they pass over our house). Now, when I was recording, by a miracle no ambulances or airplanes went by, but I didn't hear the din of traffic. I noticed the faint, and I mean faint, noise of my dog scratching as she sat on the other side of my desk, I could hear her foot hitting the floor. That was it. I've had other mics that picked up absolutely every background sound and you'd swear I was sitting in the middle of the street at rush hour. The MXL picked up me wonderfully, the background? Nope. I highly recommend it for someone wanting to up their game for podcasts and voiceovers. I got a Neweer phantom power and a XLR to USB cable to plug into my laptop. With the scissor boom (I already had) that's all I needed. I would do best with a mixer, but that's off down the road for now.

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