MXL Heritage Edition Genesis HE Users Manual

Professional Audio Division

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Heritage Edition

Heritage Edition

Tube Microphone

Thank you for choosing the state of the art
Heritage Edition Genesis HE microphone from MXL®.

Your new Genesis HE 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 flagship of
the MXL® product family, the Genesis HE exhibits a
warmth and intimacy previously only found in
microphones costing many times more.

The MXL® Genesis HE 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 HE will provide many years of
outstanding service, and will always ensure you get the
finest quality recordings attainable.

To assist you in obtaining the best possible results
from your MXL® Genesis HE microphone, we have
provided some tips, tricks and answers to
commonly asked questions.

We encourage you to review these materials.

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Genesis HE 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: Silver Frost with Chrome Grill

Warranty

MXL microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and
workmanship for one year (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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