MXL 990 Blaze Users Manual

990 Blaze

A Division of Marshall Electronics

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Pressure-Gradient

Condenser Microphone

Thank you for choosing the MXL 990 Blaze Condenser microphone. With
proper care, this mic will provide many years of satisfaction. For the best

results, please take a few moments to read this manual.

Enjoy your microphone!

The MXL Team

General Characteristics

This microphone has a 22mm capsule with a gold-sputtered diaphragm and
a fixed cardioid pickup pattern. Condenser microphones 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) damage. It is strongly advised to use a mesh pop-filter
to avoid moisture from damaging the capsule.

Specifications

Type Pressure-gradient condenser mic

Frequency Response 30 Hz–20 kHz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

Impedance 200 ohms

Sensitivity 15 mV/Pa

Equivalent Noise 20 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)

S/N Ratio 80 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)

Max SPL for 0.5% THD 130 dB

Power Requirement 48V phantom power (± 4V)

Metal Finish

Size 60mm x 130mm / 2.36 in. x 5.11 in.

Weight 1.2 lbs / 544.3g

Black

Contents

Unpack your MXL 990 Blaze microphone carefully and verify that all of the
following items are included:

• MXL 990 Blaze microphone

• Hard mount mic stand adapter

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

Power Requirement

The MXL 990 Blaze 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. It is recommended that you store the MXL 990 Blaze in a cool,
dry place when not in use.

Frequency Chart

Polar Pattern

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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