The red 550/551 Microphone Ensemble from MXL features two professional-quality microphones suitable for recording vocals and instruments. The 550 large-diaphragm mic is a robust vocal condenser mic and the 551 small-diaphragm mic can be used with a variety of instruments. Each mic has a pressure gradient condenser capsule with a cardioid pickup pattern for off-axis noise rejection. The mics also contain internal Mogami wiring for high-quality connections and a high SPL capability, allowing the mics to record loud sources without distortion. Each mic works through 48V of phantom power and has a wide frequency range of 30 Hz to 20 kHz.
- Microphone pair for a wide range of recording situations
- Can be used together, one mic for vocals and one for instruments
- Fine-tuned to deliver additional clarity and detail
- FET preamp with balanced output and low noise
- Distinctive design
Specifications:
- Transducer: Pressure Gradient Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
- Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
- Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 500: 80dB, 551R: 78dB
- Max Input Sound Level (SPL): 500: 130dB, 551R: 137dB
- Power Requirements: 48V Phantom Power
- Output Impedance: 500: 200 Ohms, 551R: 110 Ohms
- Output Connectors: 3-Pin XLR Male
- Pad: No
- Low Frequency Roll-Off: No
- Dimensions: 500: 6.69 x 1.85" (170 x 47mm), 551: 5.25 x 0.87" (134 x 22mm)
- Weight: 500: 0.8 lbs (363g), 551: 0.2 lbs (91g)
- Package Weight: 2.85 lb
- Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 11.8 x 7.4 x 3.6"
