The MXL Revelation II Variable Pattern Tube Studio Condenser Microphone delivers an iconic sound at a great price. Drums amplifiers vocals pianos. You name it the Revelation II excels on it. Seriously. Youll be hard pushed to find at source that this tube microphone doesnt excel on. Thanks to its relatively compact size youll be guaranteed precise positioning without any compromises. This makes the Revelation II perfect for getting close to musicians without introducing “red-light-fever”. Not only will this microphone make their performances better than ever before itll also make your job easier! At the heart of the Revelation II lies a EF86 pentode tube. This means that every source that comes into contact with the tube microphone will sound smooth fat and creamy thanks to this premium component. For real tonal variety manipulate the polar pattern switch on front of the power supply. From the tight focused sound of cardioid to the open roomy sound of omnidirectional. Itll feel like anything is possible whilst you have the Revelation II in your mic locker. Coming complete with a protective hard case and premium accessory pack theyll be nothing stopping you from creating the greatest recordings of your life thanks to MXL! Which polar pattern should I use? Boasting three polar patterns the Relevation II is a real work-horse; Cardioid is excellent for delivering a tight-focused sound whilst providing excellent off-axis rejection of around -6dB of unwanted noise and ambience. This is a great polar pattern to rely on when recording live performances either on-stage or in-the-studio. Fig. 8 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 fig.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! When you want to capture natural recordings it doesnt get much better than omni. Omnidirectional means that sound is picked up by the capsule within a 360 degree radius. Selecting this pattern allows you to get up-close on sources without the risk of proximity effect being introduced. This is a favoured pattern for many Grammy award winning engineers and producers when recording multiple string and brass players. It can also make the “Levee Break” when heavily compressed and used for drum room microphones! Whats included? 7-pin Mogami cable Aluminum flight case MXL microfiber cleaning cloth Revelation II power supply Revelation II Shock mount Specifications Type: Variable Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone Diaphragm: Dual gold-sputtered 6 micron diaphragm Tube Type: EF86 Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz Polar Pattern: Continuously variable Sensitivity: -40 dB re 1 V/Pa Output Impedance: 140 ohms Attenuation Switch: 0 dB -10 dB High Pass Filter: 12 dB/octave @ 125Hz Equivalent Noise: -18 dB (A-weighted IEC 651) S/N Ratio: 76 dB Max SPL for .5 percent THD: 138 dB SPL Power Requirements: Revelation Power Supply Unit 110/220 VAC 50/60Hz Size: 7 1/2″ X 2 1/2″/190mm x 63.5mm (mic only) Weight: 2 lbs / 907g (mic only) Metal Finish: Dark Violet and Black Chrome Product Code: REVELATION-II