The MXL R77 Ribbon Microphone will make every source sound rich fat and warm. From hard hitting drums to piercing guitars and powerful rock vocalists to intimate broadcasts. This ribbon microphone excels in just about every task possible. If youre desiring to inject “pure vintage mojo” into your recordings then youre in the right place. Inspired by the aesthetic appeal of many legendary ribbon microphones the R77 not only sounds the part. It looks it too! Its custom gold and chrome finish helps the microphone hold its own against other ribbons five or six times the price. Mounted on a handy yoke youll be guaranteed precise positioning possibilities without having to compromise. The perfect blend of heritage and technical innovation. Each and every musician that is placed in front of the microphone will feel inspired to give every performance their all ultimately making your job easier! Become the engineer that gets the call today thanks to MXL and the R77! A league of its own Unlike most ribbon microphones thanks to its high SPL level the microphone can be used up close on horns and amplifiers without any damage to the ribbon. Its durable design makes it an exceptional choice to use for on-stage applications. Whats so great about figure-eight? Figure-eight picks up sound from the front and the back of the capsule whilst rejecting all sound coming from the side. This pattern has been a go-to trick for many producers recording two background vocals. When paired with another figure-8 microphone and carefully positioned it can also work wonders on capturing vocals and guitar from a single performer simultaneously. However beware. Utilising this positioning enhances close proximity effect which can lead to an unnatural amount of low-end being reproduced by the microphone. Theres good reason why many radio broadcasters opt for this pattern! Whats included? Aluminum flight case MXL microfiber cleaning cloth Specifications Type: Ribbon Velocity Microphone Ribbon Element: 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon Frequency Range: 20Hz -18kHz Polar Pattern: Figure-8 Sensitivity: -55 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa) Impedance: 270 ohms Rated Load Impedance: Greater than 1500 Ohms Max SPL for 0.1 percent THD: Greater than 135 dB @1 kHz Size: 65mm x 180mm/2.56 in x 7.09 in Weight: 860g/1.9lbs Metal Finish: Gold and Chrome Product Code: MXL-R77