MXL Genesis User Manual

Marshall Electronics, Inc. Professional Audio Division, El Segundo, CA

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Useful Information and User Guide

Thank you for choosing the state of the art

Genesis microphone from MXL®.

Your new Genesis microphone was designed and

engineered in the USA by our world class team of

electrical and audio engineers, and is built for the

most critical sound applications. As the agship of

the MXL® product family, the Genesis exhibits a

warmth and intimacy previously only found in

microphones costing many times more.

The MXL® Genesis features individually selected

components, chosen for their superior sonic capabilities.

One of the key components is the Mullard 12AT7 tube,

which is universally accepted as one of the most musical

tubes available. Your Genesis will provide many years
of outstanding service, and will always ensure you get

the nest quality recordings attainable.

To assist you in obtaining the best possible results

from your MXL® Genesis microphone, we have

provided some tips, tricks and answers to

commonly asked questions.

We encourage you to review these materials.

GENESIS Specs

Type: Vacuum Tube Studio Condenser
Microphone

Tube Type: Mullard 12AT7 or equivalent

Diaphragm: 6 micron gold-sputtered

Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Polar pattern: Cardioid

Output Impedance: 200 ohms

Pre-Attenuation Switch: 0 dB, -10 dB

High Pass Filter: 6 dB/octave @ 150 Hz

Equivalent noise: 18db (A-weighted IEC 268-4)

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

Max SPL for .5% THD: 130 dB/140 dB (0dB, -10 dB pad)

Power Requirements: Dedicated power supply

Size: 59mm x 240mm

Weight: 1.55 lbs.

Metal Finish: Red with Gold Grill

Warranty

Marshall microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and
workmanship for three years (except tube which is 90 days) from date of
purchase. Should you encounter any problem with this unit, promptly contact
the company you purchased it from 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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