MXL 990 Review

Condenser Microphone

37,054 reviews
  • High-quality , yet eminently budget-friendly , FET condenser microphone
  • Houses MXL's version of a tried-and-true, German-style transformerless circuit
  • Gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm with a fixed cardioid polar pattern
  • Delivers a predominantly flat response from 30Hz–20kHz
  • Gentle 8kHz presence peak ensures articulate, intelligible vocals without harshness
  • Great for vocals, voice-overs, and acoustic instruments
  • Comes with a custom shockmount, mic stand adapter, and foam-padded case

Introduction

In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 37,054 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the MXL 990. This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.

Ratings Based on Features

These results are a summary of user reviews of the MXL 990. For example, 81% of 8,382 users who have commented on the Sound quality of the MXL 990 have given positive feedback.

81%
Sound quality
81% of users are satisfied, based on 8,382 reviews
90%
Value for money
90% of users are satisfied, based on 8,382 reviews
83%
For beginners
83% of users are satisfied, based on 5,103 reviews
96%
Quality of material
96% of users are satisfied, based on 1,996 reviews
86%
Sheerness
86% of users are satisfied, based on 1,693 reviews
84%
Durability
84% of users are satisfied, based on 1,595 reviews
Average Rating (37,054 ratings)
90%
Amazon.sg ( 1,995 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com ( 1,906 ratings )
90%
Amazon.com.au ( 1,843 ratings )
90%
Amazon.sa ( 1,811 ratings )
90%
Amazon.ae ( 1,811 ratings )
90%
Amazon.eg ( 1,811 ratings )
90%
Amazon.co.uk ( 1,807 ratings )
88%
Amazon.com.mx ( 1,799 ratings )
92%
Amazon.com.tr ( 1,798 ratings )
90%
Amazon.ca ( 1,797 ratings )
88%
Amazon.com.br ( 1,797 ratings )
90%
Amazon.de ( 1,796 ratings )
90%
Amazon.fr ( 1,796 ratings )
90%
Amazon.it ( 1,795 ratings )
90%
Amazon.co.jp ( 1,795 ratings )
90%
Amazon.es ( 1,794 ratings )
90%
Amazon.in ( 1,790 ratings )
88%
Amazon.nl ( 1,705 ratings )
90%
Amazon.se ( 1,705 ratings )
90%
Amazon.pl ( 1,705 ratings )
90%
Musicians Friend ( 719 ratings )
90%
Amazon.cn ( 153 ratings )
95%
Guitar Center ( 88 ratings )
90%
Reverb ( 17 ratings )
92%
B&H Photo Video ( 12 ratings )
100%
SweetWater ( 8 ratings )
100%
Adorama ( 1 ratings )
20%
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Highlighted Customer Reviews

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Good for the price

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount

Sep 9, 2021

Reviewed by Andriian S on Guitar Center

Probably a best deal for this price, works good, clear sound, pretty solid overall

Fast shipping!

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone

Jul 5, 2021

Reviewed by Pedro R. on Reverb

Friendly and fast!

MXL 2001

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone

Jun 7, 2020

Reviewed by Mark M. on Reverb

A very good starter mic. An even better donor mic for modding.

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone

Jan 12, 2020

Reviewed by Deniel T. on Reverb

Nice

MXL 2001

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone

Apr 19, 2019

Reviewed by James H. on Reverb

Great microphone!! These are getting rare as technology advances! Great price, too!

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$299.99
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$149.95
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$99.95
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$299.99
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Reverb
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$56.7
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$70
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Great Value

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone

Feb 25, 2019

Reviewed by Jonathan L. on Reverb

Great Value

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone

May 4, 2018

Reviewed by Chris H. on Reverb

awesome mic for the cost..

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone

Nov 11, 2021

Reviewed by Peter S. on Reverb

Perfect working condition

awesome condenser microphone

MXL 990 ES Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Champagne) Review

MXL 990 ES Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Champagne)

May 13, 2020

Reviewed by Marc on B&H Photo Video

great mic for everything, add a good mixer with phantom power and it will run good

Good

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount

Jan 17, 2016

Reviewed by Ceci on Guitar Center

For chorus at church.

Records wonderfully...great fidelity

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount

Jun 26, 2020

Reviewed by Matt on Guitar Center

We recorded my wife playing flute, with this microphone, on an original composition that was selected to be on the GRAMMY ballot

Shockmount Not Too Good

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount

Sep 11, 2018

Reviewed by MC on Guitar Center

After about 2 years the elastic on the shockmount stretched out and came undone, making it useless.

excellent

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount

Sep 2, 2009

Reviewed by DAVID on Guitar Center

i bought the mxl990 and 991 i instantly made my money back it was good in the studio and is worth it i had it a yr and prob made 3k off of it and put a pop in front of it and its awesome i also use these for concerts and gigs and there freaking amazing i played with the 12k neumark and this is about 70% of tht but like 1000% less cant beat tht but its perfect for watever u wanna do

Defective.

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount Review

MXL 990 Condenser Microphone With Shockmount

Feb 4, 2017

Reviewed by Hagner on Guitar Center

The Mic didn't work. I cames already defective, I heve never hear its sound. Very beautiful piece of hardware, but useless.

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