MXL’s Flagship Tube Mic with Sweepable Polar Patterns
Years ago, MXL set out to create the ultimate tube microphone: the Revelation. No corners were cut and no stones were left unturned in MXL’s pursuit of sonic excellence. The MXL Revelation II reimagines this popular mic using modern, more reliable, and more sustainable components to create a longer-lasting centerpiece of your studio. This tube condenser microphone has been built to pass the most rigorous audio applications with flying colors. From pop vocals to classical brass, the Revelation II is a potent workhorse. Its gold-sputtered, 6-micron K47 twin capsules are borrowed from a reigning champ of the audio world that is acclaimed for its velvety vocal pickup and larger-than-life presence. Enhanced with MXL’s EF86 pentode circuitry, the Revelation II springs to life with bell-like harmonics and reinforced, clean fundamentals as you dial up the tube character. The MXL Revelation II’s power supply features a continuously variable polar pattern that spans roomy omnidirectional and figure-8 types as it buckles down to a tight, lead vocal–tickling cardioid pickup. The power supply also has a 125Hz highpass filter to help tame proximity effects on singers and trim fat on bass instruments. On the rear of the mic is a -10dB pad switch to help prevent overages caused by loud sound sources like screaming guitar amps and explosive kick drums. Ensuring your signature sound is within reach on fly dates, the Revelation II ships in a heavy-duty locking aluminum flight case with cutouts for the included power supply, premium 7- and 3-pin Mogami cables, and shockmount.
Note: Only use the included power supply to power your Revelation II tube microphone. MXL recommends using the mic in an inverted (upside-down) orientation to prevent heat from altering the diaphragm through prolonged use. Please verify that the voltage switch on your power supply is set to the proper value (110/220VAC) before firing up your mic for the first time. Also, be sure that the power supply is turned off when plugging in and unplugging cables. Got other questions? Please contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer.
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Authentic tube character
Some of our favorite studio vocal mics have been regarded for their clean, character-rich tube circuitry. The MXL Revelation II responds in kind with an internal EF86 tube to supply rich harmonics and fat, full fundamentals.
Variable polar pattern
Whether it’s an intimate vocal or an explosive drum room you’re attempting to capture, the Revelation II’s continuously variable polar pattern has you locked and loaded for cardioid, figure-8, and omni pickups — along with all stops in between.
The MXL promise
Since 1998, MXL Microphones — a division of Marshall Electronics — has designed affordable, high-quality microphones for the home and project studio. In its two-decade-plus run, MXL has proven a consistent innovator in the studio, broadcast, streaming, and worship microphone markets. In fact, ask a handful of experienced Sweetwater studio engineers, and you’ll discover that many of us cut our teeth recording on MXL condensers mics. Microphones like the Revelation II large-diaphragm tube condenser are able to deliver professional results on any lead source in your project. And since many MXL microphones come internally wired with a premium Mogami cable (another Marshall Electronics brand), you can be sure every MXL you buy from Sweetwater is rated to deliver quiet, consistent performance you can trust. In fact, we stand behind it with our exclusive extended 2-year warranty.
The MXL Revelation II includes a flight case, power supply, Mogami cables, and shockmount.MXL Revelation II Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Features:
- MXL’s flagship tube microphone
- Handsome dark violet and black chrome metal finish
- Excels in a variety of situations, from pop vocals to classical brass
- EF86 pentode circuitry imparts bell-like harmonics and reinforced fundamentals
- Sweepable omni, figure-8, and cardioid polar patterns — and all stops in between
- Gold-sputtered, 6-micron K47 capsules derived from a studio heavyweight
- -10dB pad prevents accidental overages on loud sources
- 12dB/octave @ 125Hz highpass filter tames proximity effects on singers
- Internally wired with Mogami cable
- Full 20Hz–20kHz frequency response
- Moderate 138dB SPL handling (for 0.5% THD)
- Ships in an aluminum carry case with cutouts for included accessories
