MXL CR21 Condenser Microphones, Pair

Full Description

Stunning clarity for all recording sessions

In typical fashion, the small diaphragm capsule of the CR21 offers a superb transient response with an extended upper treble response. The reduced mass and size of the diaphragm means it can respond quickly to changes in air pressure, capturing the transient response of drum kits or percussion with ease. The CR21 will preserve the natural attack and sustain of your instrument, helping to give a much more natural tone than other condenser microphone styles.

Although natural in timbre, the CR21 does have a slight bias in the upper regions of its frequency response. This is tuned to perfection when used on instruments requiring large amounts of articulation and detail. Take a violinist or acoustic guitarist looking to maintain all the nuance of their performance whilst sounding bright and airy. The CR21 Condenser Microphone excels with this task, providing brightness and intimacy that brings you closer to the instrument.

Premium audio performance

Although attractively priced, the CR21 boasts audio performance well above its price class, competing with some of the most revered studio small-diaphragm condensers. Designed using premium parts, the MXL CR21 Condenser Microphone, Pair can capture a broad frequency range from 30Hz to 20kHz with a slight emphasis on the treble region for detail. An extremely sensitive microphone, the CR21 can capture in significant detail the nuance of your performance in the room, from any hand sliding on an acoustic guitar to the creaking of a bow on your violin.

True to small-diaphragm condensers, the CR21 features a cardioid polar pickup pattern to help isolate your recording from any unwanted room. Ideal for capturing instruments such as acoustic guitar, you can point the CR21 directly towards the soundhole for a more direct sound, paired with the second CR21 towards the fretboard for the natural sparkle.

Expertly engineered, the CR21 Condenser Microphone, Pair features an extremely low noise-floor, balanced signal to ratio and a tremendous SPL rating of 134dB. This ensures that no matter what sound source you throw at it in the studio, you are guaranteed professional results.

Features

• Transformerless preamp delivers ultra-low noise and near-zero distortion
• Small-diaphragm design captures immense levels of articulation and detail in the treble region
• Fast transient response is ideal for capturing instruments with heavy attack such as percussion or drums
• Wide frequency range from 30Hz - 20kHz covers entire spectrum
• Cardioid polar pattern is ideal for rejecting unwanted room ambience
• Ultra-high SPL rating of 134dB allows you to capture loud acoustic sources such as drum kits of electric guitar speakers
• Compact and low-profile design make for easy positioning
• Highly sensitive capsule lets you capture the nuance of your performance
• Very consistent polar pickup pattern

Specifications

• Type: Condenser Pressure Gradient Mic
• Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Sensitivity: 10mV/Pa
• Output Impedance: 200 ohms
• Equivalent noise: 18 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
• S/N Ratio: 80 dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted)
• Max SPL for .5 THD: 134 dB
• Power Requirements: 48V phantom power (+/-4V)
• Size: 22mm x 135mm
• Weight: 130g
• Product code: MXL-CR21