The MXL 606 Small Diaphragm Condenser Instrument Microphone is a compact and high-fidelity microphone thats ideal for capturing drums vocals guitars and pianos. Designed for flexibility the MXL 606 boasts a neutral frequency response with powerful lows smooth mids and detailed highs to capture virtually any sound source you throw at it. Featuring a cardioid polar pattern the MXL 606 is ideal for both on-stage and in-studio use. Excellent off-axis rejection from the cardioid pattern allows you to effectively eliminate any outside interference from other instruments on stage. Coupled with the compact design you can fine-tune your microphone positioning on even the smallest of stages without getting in the way of your artists. Onboard controls are supplied to help you customise your MXL 606 to the sound source youre recording. A high-pass filter lets you cut out any unruly low-end for a cleaner signal while a -20dB pad attenuates input gain for any loud sound sources such as acoustic drums. Designed for performance Ideal for a huge variety of applications the MXL 606 harnesses the true power of small-diaphragm condenser microphones. A smooth and natural mid-range combined with a strong and even low-end and articulate highs allow you to capture your sound source to perfection ensuring you maintain the character with no added flavour. This natural and transparent response makes the 606 Small Diaphragm Condenser microphone ideal for just about any recording application. Strings piano acoustic guitar drum overheads vocal microphones and much more are all easily captured with the MXL 606. The MXLs transformerless design ensures that it can capture the transient response of your sound source with immense detail meaning percussive elements such as drums will be recorded with plenty of attack and punch through the 606. The compact design of the MXL 606 coupled with the highly directional cardioid polar pattern makes it the ideal microphone for on-stage. Excellent for large groups such as choirs and ensembles you can position the microphone discretely without intrusion to the performers all the while capturing the sound with immaculate detail and stunning fidelity. Features Small-diaphragm instrument mic with a warm detailed sound Transformerless FET circuitry for clean clear recordings Bass roll-off and attenuator to fit any recording situation Excellent detail in the midrange and at the top end Ideal for percussion acoustic guitars and pianos SpecificationsType: Pressure gradient condenser mic Diaphragm: Gold-sputtered 6 micron Capsule Size: 22mm / .87in Frequency Response: 30Hz – 20kHz Polar Pattern: Cardioid Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa Output Impedance: 150 ohms Equivalent Noise: 17dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4) S/N Ratio: 77dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted) Max SPL for .5 THD: 137dB Power Requirements: 48V phantom power (+/-4V) Metal Finish: Silver Product code: MXL-606