MXL 3000 User manual

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Condenser Microphone
A Division of Marshall Electronics
Phone: [phone] 800-800-6608 Fax: [phone]
www.mxlmics.com [email protected]

Thank you for purchasing the MXL 3000 Condenser Microphone. With proper
care, this mic will provide many years of satisfaction. Please take a few
moments to review this literature.
Enjoy your microphone!
The MXL Team
General Characteristics
This microphone has a gold-sputtered diaphragm 32mm capsule and
a fixed cardioid pickup pattern. Condenser microphones are very
sensitive, readily revealing 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 careful. 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 3000 microphone carefully and verify that all of the
following items are included:
•3000 microphone
•High Isolation Silver MXL Shockmount
•25’ Mogami Microphone Cable
•5 1/2” Metal Mesh Pop Filter
If any of these items are missing or damaged, contact the company from
which you purchased the microphone.
Power Requirement
IMPORTANT - This unit requires phantom power at 48 volts, +/- 4 volts.
Each unit has been thoroughly checked before shipping, so if you do not
hear sound, check that the phantom power on your mixer or separate
power supply is switched on!
Care
Dust and foreign material can degrade the performance of a microphone
over time, so always store the unit in its box. For vocals closer than
3”, use a pop filter or a foam windscreen to avoid getting moisture
on the diaphragm as this can substantially degrade the microphone’s
performance. Store the microphone in its original packaging in a cool, dry
place along with the included packet of silica gel.
Specifications
Type Condenser pressure gradient cap-
sule, transformer coupled
Diaphragm 6-micron, gold sputtered
Frequency Response 30 Hz–20 kHz
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Impedance 200 ohms
Sensitivity 16 mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise 19 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
S/N Ratio 75 dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD 130 dB
Power Requirement 48V phantom power (± 4V)
Current Consumption <3.5mA
Metal Finish Blue/Brushed
Weight 1.15 lbs (521.6 g)
Warranty
MXL microphones are guaranteed against defects in materials and
workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. If you encounter
any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company from which
you purchased it for assistance. The original dated sales receipt will be
necessary for any warranty claim. Do not send any unit directly to us
without prior authorization from our service department.
Shock Mount
The high isolation shockmount may shift during shipping. Simply shift
the elastic 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 shockmount up the body of the
microphone and stop just below the pad switch for the most secure hold.
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