The MXL R144-HE Heritage Edition Ribbon Microphone features a figure-8 polar pattern and a 1.8-micron aluminium ribbon delivering unparalleled premium quality sound. The figure-8 polar pattern is designed to capture instrumentation and room sound giving it an expanded tonality and ability to capture sounds other microphones cannot. Its high SPL capability makes the R144-HE ideal for horns and electric guitars or any instrument with a high level output. This unit also boasts exceptional sound rejection and precise directivity allowing for a precise clear sound with minimized background noise. Heritage Series MXL Microphones created the Heritage Editions to honor the classic history of studio microphones through MXLs most celebrated and respected designs. The Heritage Edition includes alternate versions of the Genesis Genesis FET V69 MOGAMI Edition V67 990 and the R144 Ribbon Mic housed in a polished silver finish with gold accents each with an extended accessories kit and packed in a premium silver flight case. Features Perfect for a musician who needs a workhorse ribbon mic Mellow sound with a rich midrange and rolled-off top end Figure-8 polar pattern that captures instruments and room sound High SPL capability—ideal for horns and electric guitars Compact design that makes mic placement easy Includes: Shock mount cleaning cloth and silver flight case Specifications Type: Ribbon Velocity Microphone Ribbon Element: 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon Ribbon Length: 47mm Frequency Range: 20Hz -17kHz Polar Pattern: Figure-8 Sensitivity: -56 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa) Impedance: 250 ohms Rated Load Impedance: >1500 Ohms Max SPL for 0.1% THD: >130 dB @1 kHz