MIC WARS | MXL USB .006 Condenser vs. Zoom H1 X/Y Mic
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MIC WARS! The MXL USB .006 condenser microphone vs. the Zoom H1 XY microphones.
The MXL USB .006 is a medium diaphragm condenser microphone with a 22mm diaphragm. It has a frequency response of 20Hz-20KHz. It is a USB microphone that plugs directly into your computer.
The Zoom H1 is a self-contained recorder with a stereo XY condenser microphone. It can also be used as a USB microphone and audio interface. The Zoom H1 has been replaced with the newer Zoom H1n.
We will test these microphones on voice for applications such as podcasts, voice-over, YouTube videos, etc…
You will hear several samples from different distances. There are raw samples and processed samples. The processed samples use iZotope Nectar 2.
The MXL USB .006 is a cardioid condenser USB microphone.
22mm diaphragm and a frequency response of 20Hz-20KHz
This is a USB microphone NOT XLR
![MXL USB 006 w stand cord](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/MXL-USB-006-w-stand-cord.jpeg)
![mxl usb 006 red light](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-usb-006-red-light-1024x654.jpg)
![mxl usb 006 pro tools](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-usb-006-pro-tools-1024x648.jpg)
![mxl usb 006 specs](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-usb-006-specs-1024x590.jpg)
![mxl usb 006 all](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-usb-006-all.jpg)
The ZOOM H1 Handy Recorder
![zoom h1 red close xy front](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/zoom-h1-red-close-xy-front-1024x592.jpg)
![zoom h1 grey](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/zoom-h1-grey-1024x598.jpg)
![zoom h1 grey battery](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/zoom-h1-grey-battery-1024x572.jpg)
![zoom h1 close mic](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/zoom-h1-close-mic-1024x558.jpg)
![zoom h1 red pro tools](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/zoom-h1-red-pro-tools-1024x502.jpg)
Which of these microphones sound better to you?
MXL USB .006 vs. Zoom H1 X/Y mic… Let’s start…
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