Stylish Studio Mic Pack for Instruments and Vocals
Smoldering good looks aren't all you get from the MXL 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble. This fiery mic pair equips your studio to faithfully reproduce the breathy detail of a vocalist's voice and the fast transients of a splashy hi-hat cymbal that your standard handheld stage mics may be missing. Singer/songwriters will love the 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble for its ability to capture acoustic guitar and vocals live in the same room. And here at Sweetwater, we have gotten loads of miles out of these mics for two-mic drum kit applications, live lead and harmony vocals, stereo piano pickup, and even dual-miking guitar cabs. The MXL 550 is able to give voices a dash of that larger-than-life studio vocal character, with a natural-sounding cardioid pattern that is great for picking up performances without overemphasizing the sound of a room. The companion MXL 551 pencil condenser boasts the speed and flatness to reproduce the transient-rich response of percussive sources, such as cymbals and acoustic strums. Across the board, a robust FET architecture gives both mics in this pack the quiet operation to minimize noise in your studio. Factor in an included set of mic stand adapters and a foam-padded hardshell case for surviving life on the road or in a crowded mic closet, and you'll find that the red carpet–ready MXL 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble is one mic pack that punches well above its weight.
Note: The MXL 550 and 551 microphones require +48V phantom power (+/- 4 volts) from your interface or soundboard. Contact your Sweetwater Sales Engineer for more information.
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MXL Microphones
Since 1998, MXL Microphones — a division of Marshall Electronics — has designed affordable, high-quality microphones for the home and project studio. Over 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 550 and 551 are able to deliver professional results without the top-shelf price tag. And since many MXL microphones come internally wired with 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.
MXL 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble Features:
- Matching condenser mic two-pack from MXL
- Captures the breath, body, and detail your handheld mics may be missing
- For instrument pickup and vocal reproduction
- Stylish ruby red housings with chrome grilles
- Quiet FET architecture
- MXL 550 gives voices a larger-than-life studio vocal character
- MXL 551 faithfully reproduces the transient-rich response of cymbals and acoustic strums
- Full 30Hz–20kHz frequency range
- Impressive 130dB (MXL 550) and 137dB (MXL 551) SPL handling (for 0.5% THD)
- Includes foam-padded hardshell case and mic stand adapters
