MIC WARS | MXL .006 USB vs. MXL 2008 XLR
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MIC WARS! The MXL USB .006 condenser microphone vs. the MXL 2008 large diaphragm condenser microphone.
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 MXL 2008 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone with a frequency response of 30Hz-20KHz. It is an XLR microphone, and requires phantom power.
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)
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![mxl usb 006 pro tools](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-usb-006-pro-tools-1024x648.jpg)
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![mxl usb 006 all](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-usb-006-all.jpg)
The MXL 2008 is a lot of microphone for your money!
It has a frequency response of 30Hz-20KHz
![mxl 2008 in mount pro tools back](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-2008-in-mount-pro-tools-back-1024x630.jpg)
![mxl 2008 on desk w mount](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-2008-on-desk-w-mount-1024x566.jpg)
![mxl 2008 in case](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-2008-in-case-1024x576.jpg)
![mxl 2008 mount pro tools](https://benonistudio.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/mxl-2008-mount-pro-tools-1024x567.jpg)
Which of these microphones sound better to you?
USB condenser vs large diaphragm XLR condenser… Let’s start…
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