MXL 2006 User Guide

2006

Marshall Electronics

Professional Audio Division

Phone: [phone]  800-800-6608  Fax: [phone]

www.mxlmics.com  [e-mail]

Large Diaphragm

Condenser Microphone

Thank you for choosing the MXL 2006 Condenser microphone. With proper

care, this mic will provide many years of satisfaction. To get the best results,

please take a few moments to read this manual.

Enjoy your microphone!

The MXL Team

General Characteristics

This microphone has a one-inch gold sputtered diaphragm and a fairly
wide fixed cardioid pickup pattern. Large capsule condensers are very
sensitive, readily revealing very subtle sonic details. They also tend to pick
up sounds outside the pattern more than some designs, which can lead to
powerful feedback if you are not careful. We strongly advise experimenta­tion with placement and isolation requirements with the gain initially set
low to avoid equipment (and ear) damaging surprises!

Contents

Unpack your MXL 2006 microphone carefully and verify that all of the
following items are included:

•MXL 2006 microphone

•Shock mount

•Carrying case

Shock Mount

The MXL shock mount can shift in shipment. Simply
shift the nylon bands to center the microphone in
the assembly. Be sure that the wire clamp does
not rest on the chassis of the mount, as this
impairs mechanical isolation. Slide the mount
all the way to the rim of the microphone for the
most secure hold.

Specifications

Type Pressure-gradient condenser mic.

Frequency Response 30 Hz–20 kHz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Impedance 150 ohms

Sensitivity 18 mV/Pa

Equivalent Noise 16 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)

S/N Ratio 78 dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted)

Max SPL for 0.5% THD 130 dB

Power Requirement 48V phantom power (± 4V)

Current Consumption < 3.0mA

Size 50mm x 190 mm

Weight 1.3 lb

Metal Finish Silver

If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the company from
which you purchased the microphone.

Power Requirement

The MXL 2006 requires 48V phantom power (± 4V). If no sound is picked
up by the microphone, make sure that the phantom power on your mixer
or separate power supply is switched on.

Microphone Cable

The microphone cable can have a profound effect on the sound of
any microphone. Even the finest microphone will sound poor if the
interconnect cable allows noise to enter or causes distortion and loss of
information. We recommend that you use the best microphone cable that
your budget will allow.

Care

Dust and foreign material can reduce the performance of a microphone
over time, so you should store the MXL 2006 in its case when not in use.

Polar PatternFrequency Chart

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Warranty

MXL microphones are guaranteed against defects in materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. If you encounter
any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company from which
you purchased it for assistance. The original dated sales receipt will
be necessary for any warranty claim. Do not send any unit directly to
us without prior authorization from our service department. Warranty
coverage is limited to repair or replacement (at our option) of the
microphone, and does not cover incidental damages due to use of this
unit, nor damage caused by accidental misuse of this product.

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