MXL 2006 - Page 2

General Characteristics
This microphone has a one-inch gold sputtered diaphragm and a fairly wide xed
cardioid pickup pattern. Large capsule condensers are very sensitive, readily reveal-
ing very subtle sonic details. They also tend to pick up sounds outside the pattern
more than some designs, which can lead to powerful feedback if you are not care-
ful. We strongly advise experimentation with placement and isolation requirements
with the gain initially set low to avoid equipment (and ear) damaging surprises.
Contents
Unpack your MXL 2006 microphone carefully and verify that all of the follow-
ing items are included:
• MXL 2006 microphone
• Shock mount
• Carrying case
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the company from
which you purchased the microphone.
Power Requirement
The MXL 2006 requires 48V phantom power (± 4V). If no sound is picked up
by the microphone, make sure that the phantom power on your mixer or
separate power supply is switched on.
Microphone Cable
The microphone cable can have a profound effect on the sound of any micro-
phone. Even the nest microphone will sound poor if the interconnect cable al-
lows noise to enter or causes distortion and loss of information. We recommend
that you use the best microphone cable that your budget will allow.
Care
Dust and foreign material can reduce the performance of a microphone over
time, so you should store the MXL 2006 in its case when not in use.
Polar PatternFrequency Chart
0
90270
180
Large Diaphragm
Condenser Microphone
2006
Thank you for choosing the MXL 2006 Condenser Microphone. For best results, please
take a few moments to read this manual and familiarize yourself with proper operation
and care of this microphone.
Shock Mount
The MXL shock mount can shift in shipment. Simply
shift the nylon bands to center the microphone in
the assembly. Be sure that the wire clamp does not
rest on the chassis of the mount, as this impairs
mechanical isolation. Slide the mount all the way to
the rim of the microphone for the most secure hold.
Type: ....................................................................Condenser microphone
Capsule: ....................................................................................................................
32mm capsule with Gold-sputtered, 6 micron diaphragm
Frequency Response: ...................................................... 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Polar Pattern: ..................................................................................... Cardioid
Sensitivity: .......................................................................................... 18mV/Pa
Impedance: ......................................................................................150 ohms
Equivalent Noise: .......................... 16 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
S/N Ratio: .................................................78 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Max SPL for .5% THD: ...........................................................................130 dB
Power Requirements: ......................................48V Phantom power
Size & Weight: .....50mm x 190mm / 2 in. x 7.5 in. 589.67g / 1.3 lbs
Metal Finish: ................................................................................................Silver
Technical Specications