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Gearank High Notes

• 2022.03: Equal Highest Rated XLR Condenser Mic Under $100
  Tied With:
  AKG P120
  Audio-Technica AT2020
  

• 2021.03: Equal Highest Rated XLR Condenser Mic Under $100
  Tied With:
  Neat Microphones Worker Bee
  

• 2020.09: Highest Rated XLR Condenser Mic Under $100
• 2018.02: Highest Rated XLR Condenser Mic Under $100
• 2017.01: Highest Rated XLR Condenser Mic Under $100
• 2015.12: Highest Rated XLR Condenser Mic Under $100

Gearank Recommended

The MXL 770 appeared on our recommended list for Condenser Microphones Under $100 when we published the very first edition in December 2015 and it's been on our recommended list ever since.

Overview

The MXL 770 is a straightforward studio quality workhorse mic that can be had at a very affordable price, and to most, this is the very thing that they need.

This mic features a 6-micron, 20-mm gold sputtered diaphragm, and it has a frequency response of 30Hz-20kHz.

It has a nice balanced sound that works great for just about anything, be it vocals or instruments, as long as the SPL does not exceed 137dB, and users can't recommend it enough.

Specifications

• Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
• Diaphragm Size: 0.87" / 22.1mm
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Max SPL: 137 dB
• Power Requirements: 48V phantom power (+/- 4V)

Alternatives

• Under $100: MXL V67G
• Under $200: Aston Microphones Origin
• Under $300: Lewitt LCT 440 Pure

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