MXL Recording Pack Plus User Manual

Marshall Electronics, Inc.

Product Innovation Through Technical Excellence!

1910 East Maple Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245

Phone: (310) 333-0606 Fax: (310) 333-0688 E-Mail:Sales@MXLmics.com

Internet: www.MXLmics.com

Thank you for purchasing the MXL Recording Pac Plus. Your purchase includes the MXL 2003 studio recording microphone and the MXL 603 instrument microphone. With proper care, these mics will provide many ye ars of satisfaction. For best results, please take a few moments to review this literature.

MXL 2003 Studio Recording Microphone

General Characteristics

This microphone has a 1.06” gold-sputtered diaphr agm and a very open and unconstrained cardioid pickup pattern. Large capsule condensers are very sensitive, readily revealing ver y subtle sonic details. They also tend to pick up sounds outside the pattern more than some designs, which can lead to po werful feedback if you are not careful. We strongly advise experimentation with placement and isolation requirements with the gain initially set low equipment (and hearing) damage!

Power Requirements

IMPORTANT - This unit requires phantom power at 48 volts, +/- 4 volts. Each unit has been thorough ly c hecked before shipping, so if you do not hear sound, check that the phantom power on your mixer or separate power supply is switched on!

Isolation Shockmount

The high-isolation shockmount may shift during ship ping. S imply shift the elastic bands t o cent er the microph one in th e assembly. Be sure that the wire clamp does not rest on the chassis of the mount, as this im pairs mechanical isolation. Slide the mount all the way to the rim of the microphone grill for the most secure hold.

Microphone Cables

The microphone cable can have a profound effect on the s ound of any microphone. Even the finest microphon es will sound poor if the interconnect cable allows nois e to enter, or causes distortion and loss of information. Use only the best microphone cable your budget will allow.

Care

Dust and foreign material can degrade the performance of a mi crophone over time so alwa ys store the unit in its case. For vocals closer than 3”, use a “popper stopper” or a foam windscreen to avoid g etting moisture on the diaphragm as this can substantially degrade the microphone’s performanc e. Store the microphone in its original packaging in a co ol, dry place.

Type: 27mm gold sputtered, 3 micron diaphragm Frequency Response: 20-23KHz Polar Pattern: Cardioid Sensitivity: 16MV/pa Output Impedance: 150 ohms Max SPL: 130 dB , 140 dB w/-10dB cut S/N Ratio: 76dB (Ref. 1 PA, A weighted) Equivalent Noise Level: 18dB (A weighted IEC 268-4) High Pass Filter: 6dB/octave, 150HZ Preattenuation Switch: 0/-10dB Power Requirements: 48V phantom power (+- 4V) Metal Finish: Black Weight: 530 g Dimension: 55 x 195mm Metal Finish: Black

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MXL 603s Instrument Condenser Microphone

General Characteristics

This microphone has a twenty millimetre gold-sputtered diaphragm and a fixed cardioid pickup pattern. Condenser microphones are very sensitive, readily revealing very subt le sonic details. They also tend to pick up sounds outside the pattern more than some designs, which can lead to po werful feedback if you are not careful. We strongly advise experimentation with placement and isolation requirements with the gain initiall y set low

to avoid equipment (and ear)

damage!

Power Requirements IMPORTANT - This unit requires phantom power at 48 volts, +/- 4 volts. Each unit has been thoroughly checked

before shipping, so if you do not hear sound, check that the phantom power on your mixer or se parate power supply is switched on!

Microphone Cables

Care

Dust and foreign material can degrade the performance of a mi crophone over time so alwa ys store the unit in its case. Remove fingerprints from the exterior with a clean soft cloth.

TECHNICAL DATA

Type: Condenser pressure gradient mic with large 22mm diaphragm Frequency Range: 30Hz-20kHz Polar Pattern: Cardioid Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa Impedance: 200 ohms S/N Ratio: 80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted) Equivalent Noise 18dB(A weighted IEC 268-4) Max SPL for

0.5% THD: 134dB Power Requirements: Phantom Power 48V ±4V Current Consumption: <3.0mA Size: 22mm x 135mm Weight: 130g Metal Finish: Silver

Warranty

Marshall Microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for three years from date of purchase (1 year tube mics). Should you encounter any pr oblem with this unit, promptly contact the company you purchased it from for assistance. The original dated sales receipt will be necess ary for an y warranty cl aim. Do not send any unit directly to us without pri or authorization from o ur service department ! Warranty coverage is lim ited 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.