MXL DX2 User Guide
DX-2
Professional Audio Division
Phone: 310-333-0606 | 800-800-6608 | Fax: 310-333-0688
www.mxlmics.com | techsupport@mxlmics.com
Dual Capsule
Variable Dynamic
Instrument Microphone
DUAL CAPSULE
VARIABLE DYNAMIC
INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE
Thank you for choosing the MXL DX-2 Dual Capsule Variable Dynamic Instrument Microphone. For
best results, please take a few moments to read this manual and familiarize yourself with proper
operation and care of this microphone.
Contents
Unpack your MXL DX-2 microphone carefully and verify that all of the following items are included:
• MXL DX-2 microphone
• Hard mount mic stand adapter
• Euro-thread adapter
• Leather zipper pouch
If any of these items are missing or damaged, promptly contact the company from which you
purchased the microphone.
Specifi cations
Type Dual Capsule Dynamic Microphone
Frequency Range 50 Hz- 14kHz
Polar Pattern Super Cardioid, Cardioid
Sensitivity -52 dB re 1 V/Pa, -54 dB re 1 V/Pa
Impedance 400 ohms/600 ohms
Size 43mm x 156mm/ 1.73 in. x 6.14 in
Weight 0.45lbs/204 g
Metal Finish Dark Metallic Grey and Black
Polar PatternFrequency Chart
CAPSULE 1
0
General Characteristics
The broad fl at side is the FRONT of the microphone, and the curved side is the BACK of the
microphone. For optimal sound pickup, the FRONT (fl at side) of the microphone should always be
pointed toward the sound source.
The MXL DX-2 Microphone is the fi rst of it’s
kind to feature a CROSSFADE variable control
knob. Adjusting this knob will blend tonal
pickup between two distinctly different sounding
capsules. CAPSULE 1’s super cardioid large
capsule design will capture the warmth and
fullness of your instrument, while CAPSULE 2’s
cardioid smaller capsule offers superb mid-range
and high-end detail.
With the CROSSFADE variable control knob
turned fully to the bottom-left 7 o’clock position,
only CAPSULE 1 will be completely engaged. At
the vertical 12 o’clock position, CAPSULE 1 and
CAPSULE 2 are both equally engaged. Turning
the knob further clockwise will continue blending
CAPSULE 1 with CAPSULE 2, until the knob
reaches the rightmost 5 o’clock position, at which
FRONT
BACK
point, only CAPSULE 2 will be fully engaged.
Microphone Cable
The quality of the microphone cable can have a profound effect on the sound of any microphone.
Even the fi nest 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.
270
90
180
CAPSULE 2
5dB steps @1kHz
0
270
90
180
5dB steps @1kHz
Care
Dust and foreign material can degrade the performance of any microphone over time. We recommend
that you always store the unit in its zipper pouch when not in use.
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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