MXL V87 User Guide

V87

Marshall Electronics

Professional Audio Division

Phone: [phone]

www.mxlmics.com

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800-800-6608 Fax: [phone]

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[e-mail]

Low-Noise

Condenser Microphone

Thank you for choosing the MXL V87 Condenser microphone. With proper

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care, this mic will provide many years of satisfaction. To get the best results,

please take a few moments to read this manual.

Enjoy your microphone!

The MXL Team

Specifications

Type Pressure gradient condenser mic.

Diaphragm 6 micron gold-sputtered

Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Polar Pattern Cardioid

General Characteristics

This microphone has 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.

Contents

Unpack your MXL V87 microphone carefully and verify that all of the
following items are included:

•MXL V87 microphone

•Shock mount

•Pop filter

•Hard mount mic stand adapter

•Microfiber cleaning cloth

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

Power Requirement

The MXL V87 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.

Impedance 200 ohms

Equivalent Noise 8.5 dB (A weighted IEC 268-4)

S/N Ratio 85.5 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)

Max SPL for 0.5% THD 136dB

Power Requirement 48V Phantom Power (+/- 4V)

Size 47mm x 190mm

Weight 1.1 lbs

Metal Finish Nickel

Polar PatternFrequency Chart

Warranty

Marshall microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and
workmanship for one year 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.

Care

Dust and foreign material can reduce the performance of a microphone
over time, so you should store the MXL V87 in its case when not in use.

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