MXL 770 Condenser Microphone Review / Test

What's up audio nerds?!?!?
Today we have the popular beginner/intermediate mic in the studio the MXL 770!!! (and the crowd goes wild). This has been a very requested mic for me to do! So I am glad I could finally get it out to you all! MXL does do a good job of bringing quality products to the market with reasonable price tags! Does this inexpensive mic follow that mold? or does it stray from the path and come up short? Check out the review, critically listen to the audio, and find out for yourself! IF you have a different opinion than I do about this mic... THAT IS OKAY! We all have different expectations for gear, and different tastes! So if this mic is right for you, awesome! If not.... MORE REVIEWS ARE COMING SOON AND I'LL FIND THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU! Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! NERD OUT!
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[@tomtothem3117]

I laughed. I cried. And I learned about mics. So... thanks.

[@jeremystukane3345]

I've been watching mic reviews all day as I've been shopping around, and this was the most entertaining while also providing the most helpful and concise info. Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@AudioHotline]

Thanks so much for the super nice comment! I really appreciate it!

[@nadernader8583]

Is this a raw test

[@AudioHotline]

Yes it is, no processing except during the “post processing test”

[@AudioHotline]

Yes it is a Raw uncompressed WAV file.

[@chellybrad]

This review was thoroughly enjoyable. Thanks for the entertainment! I just bought this for singing and can't wait to record!

[@malloywest8766]

how do you like it for singing?

[@joshdemiddelaer6603]

I rarely comment on videos but you have a fantastic personality. Keep spreading the positivity Brother!

[@tacoanime1711]

Damn i found good shit today (this channel) Keep up the good work!

[@ananda_miaoyin]

Sweet. Picking one up today. Thanks for the honest review.

[@Phoca_Vitulina]

Just watched your AT2020+ USB review and am debating whether to get that one or this one (plus all the stuff it needs) for female vocals. As a total newbie at recording with no prior equipment and a macbook pro, which would you recommend to invest in? I don't mind saving up and spending more overall for this MXL 770 if the sound is noticeably better for song recording. Thanks!

[@srolen9041]

Really appreciate your style of review. The comedic touches take dry material like specs and makes them not just tolerable but enjoyable. I also appreciate your concise and relative information regarding your personal assessment of the product. My only want is for someone such as yourself to include 2 or 3 mics in the same price category that are maybe even better than the one reviewed or possibly take the mystery out of it all and name a couple of mics that are maybe perceived as better due to brand imaging or model upgrades but in actuality when reviewed to the current product we find out that they are not. This would also be really helpful in narrowing down a wide field of possible mics to consider. Thanks for your review.

[@AudioHotline]

Thanks for all the kind words! Since this video (it’s a little old) I have been able to keep quite a few of the mics I review so I am actually able to compare them in each review! Usually I will include mics around a similar price. In fact, in my review of the FiFine K669C I included the MXL 770! So if you do want to hear it against some other mics, you could check that out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKLWl62Ya8Sbbrc It looks like the comparison with similar mics starts around 7:59. The MXL is at 9:06. Thanks for the comment and the support!

[@himanthvenkatesh6509]

Thanks for considering my request man :)

[@tabrunbaker]

I subscribed based off this video alone!! This is great! The singing took me out!!

[@pointeddown]

Cudos on your production quality, you got subbed

[@lucas_mac]

Yo you’re sick 😂first review channel I’ve enjoyed

[@ConstantineLovesGod]

HEEEY, man!!!!! I absolutely LOVE your fun, comedic happy style of review, I think this is the first video I've watched from you. So, I am going to start recording music and stuff, so is this microphone or the T.bone 400/600 better? Also, is a Scarlett Solo enough to record? To everyone reading this, have a GREAT DAY, and Love you all!!!!! =D

[@BonafideToolJunkie]

Had mine three years now. Absolutely love it. Keep it covered with a small bag when not in use. From what I read, dust can harm them.

[@AthienoR6]

Hey I have the same microphone, but it sounds muffled and a lot of base. Yours voice is more clear, mine sounds like it’s being covered. Maybe it’s because my mixer? Not sure

[@Eveybaby1]

Awesome Content. But quick question. Since you reviewed the MXL V67G which one do you prefer. This latest version or The V67G?

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

MXL 770 is much better than MXL 990,0 V67G. Pl. watch review of these on BANDREW'S PODCASTAGE CHANNEL.

[@CountOfMonteCristo_]

What kind of stand do you recommend for singing for this mic??

[@RiseXone]

MXL 440 or MXL 770 Which one should i buy ?

[@user-mt5nu7ey1k]

Thanks for good review Its work well with xenxy 302 ?

[@DFreeman]

what did you use for post proccessing and what settings did you use?

[@MyStolenAimbot]

Just ordered one :D !

[@philbiker3]

@2:00 Replacing the elastics with tighter/better ones is cheap and easy and makes the shock mount MUCH better.

[@gloremilanorico]

4:07 one of the best lmao I can't stop laughing 😂 can't believe I'm finally getting this mic!!!

[@kid_ryu]

Yo. Already bought one of them, and waiting for the amazon package to arrive. Meanwhile, like and sub. Nice review

[@MaishidaHD]

Been using this mic for the last 5 years. It has never let me down and continues to output excellent quality.

[@isaacdynys6518]

Good thing it didn’t let you down

[@GoreMelian]

Nice review 👍

[@Richard-vm8rl]

Helpful. Thanks!

[@jrenterprises27]

Hey the you ever done a review about the "Rockville rcm pro condencer mic"? is on Amazon for 59.95

[@kwesihenderson9633]

love the line"if u wanna sound more manly". gd review

[@caloytunes]

amazing *buying now*

[@LongestYogurt]

New sub love the content

[@reezwasarkhan]

This or Akg p120?🤔Which is less background noise? Tqsm sir & great sharing btw❤🌈🎩🙏🏻👍👍👍

[@Jumain360]

MXL 770, definitely!

[@HarrisonsWorld]

Do you have a video on how you process your audio? Because it sounded 100x better when you snapped your fingers.

[@AudioHotline]

aNerdsWord thanks! I do not, but I am in the process of editing that video! So it will be out pretty soon.

[@accentstudios5246]

Mxl 770 or at2035?

[@mattcero1]

What's the capsule and diaphragm size?

[@megamindsproduction6833]

Good one thanks

[@Jaypr942-Angelsfightingforus]

You made my night! Lol 🤣🤣🤣

[@pressure3791]

sorry if this is a stupid question. would this mic work good on a desktop mic stand? curious to know the weight of the mxl 770

[@AudioHotline]

I guess it would depend on the stand, but it isn’t super heavy so I feel like it would be fine!

[@pressure3791]

@@AudioHotline thank you so much for the response!! i hope so lol but if not then i will let u know and get a real mic stand lol

[@attratist5770]

What's the size of the shock mount adapter? Is it 5/8 to 1/4?

[@AudioHotline]

It is 5/8" Male to 3/8" Female Adapter

[@mottax7894]

Awesomesauce!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@dankhnw8]

It doesn't seem to take care of the ps and ts though

[@DJHeroMasta]

It's currently $64 on Amazon!

[@routinehead2481]

How do you know the lyrics to that douchey song? Great video,,,very helpful.

[@supaadventure]

What did you run this on? And what do you recommend running this on on a tight budget?

[@somberone8259]

For a tight budget, I'd say behringer's um2 or umc22. Both of them have the same features but the um2 is a plastic body and has the xenyx preamp If I'm correct and the umc22 is metal body and has the midas preamp. I'd say both of them are fairly priced too, hope this helps as a kinda late answer.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

AUDIENT EVO 4 is much better than UM2.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

@@somberone8259 No for tight Budget Audient EVO 4 is best budget audio interface.

[@akmalxx]

yous should list and rank all of your microphone review..

[@ongzkeejepongzkee8886]

- please, try to compare to MXL 770 vs Audio Technica AT2035 using the Zoom H5.. thanks in advance

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

MXL 770 is winner. It would be the best to go fo NTI BLACK.

[@donniedusse837]

I subscribed. U are fried bro💪🏾💪🏾😭😭

[@zezesilver]

I call it the MXL seven seven oh

[@NekoOkto]

Do you think you could do a review of the MXL 550? It looks good, and I'm not sure whether to get that or the M-Audio Nova. I really like the sound of them, but I'm not quite sure which I should spend my money on.

[@AudioHotline]

NekoOkto definitely! I will get a 550 review put together soon! I am a very big fan of the Nova, but since I haven’t fully tested the 550, I can’t say I would 100% pick the Nova. I have a very good suspicion that I would recommend the Nova in the end though, BUT I will get a review done on the 550 so you can decide for yourself!

[@NekoOkto]

My older brother is letting me borrow his Scarlett Solo that he doesn't really use, so my budget just increased. Now I'm looking at the Blue Ember. Would you recommend it as a first XLR mic? It sounds pretty great to me and you seemed to love it, but I'm still a beginner with this stuff, so I thought I'd ask. Also, thank you! The only other notable review out there of the 550 is from Podcastage, which is a good review, but from the sound of it, your voice is more similar to mine.

[@AudioHotline]

NekoOkto yeah the ember is a very great option! I definitely highly recommend it for a beginner to intermediate. It would be a great first mic, especially paired with the solo.

[@ObscureMics]

Awwwww thanks dude 😘. Another great video.....990 or 770 are the only mics in the world....which one you taking?

[@zacjohnson452]

If I were him I would 100% take the 770 because the 990 has a super high noise floor.

[@AudioHotline]

Obscure Mics those are two mics of a few mics that are going to be in my comparison video!... maybe I won’t give it away quite yet! 😉😘

[@antoineinniss5586]

I need to ask this....what happens if I'm not aware that there is a battery in the htdz ht81 and I connect it to my usb audio interface?

[@AudioHotline]

Did you have phantom power on?

[@AudioHotline]

I mean a majority of the time the mic should be okay, but you can take the battery out and use phantom power, or just don’t turn phantom power on.

[@antoineinniss5586]

@@AudioHotline yes I had the phantom power on

[@AudioHotline]

Antoine Inniss the mic still works though?

[@ageshero]

That singing had me relocate for a second. lol

[@zacjohnson452]

so, the question is, MXL 770 or Audio Technica AT2020?

[@rafel1997]

Espero esa respuesta también

[@AudioHotline]

Based off of quality for price... I would have to go with the 770 being 23% less money, and the at2020 doesn’t sound 23% better... I’d argue it doesn’t sound better than the 770, just slightly different. Not to mention the 770 accessories are WAYYYY BETTER than the 2020. The high end of the AT2020 just bugs me. I know it sounds like I am shitting on the AT2020, I am not, I just think the 770 is a better value, and I feel like the AT2020 is overrated.

[@AudioHotline]

Rant complete haha

[@woabeatz9717]

At 3035.....skip the at 2020

[@Sharkim66]

I just bought the MXL 770 today! It's better than my AT2020. Pretty surprised.

[@jclbuxfan]

Great review . I thought it sounded super solid for this price . Oh and I subscribed just because you stood up to the man and said penises

[@kanlayaneedansiri6235]

Awesome

[@bdking2999]

What audio interface do you have? Will this mic sound good with behringer bmc22 ?

[@AudioHotline]

In this video I am using the Zoom H5, but yes this mic will most definitely work with the Behringer UMC22! You will just have to turn on +48V of phantom power which is located on the back of the UMC22. Thanks for watching!

[@bdking2999]

@@AudioHotline holy shit you answer so fast! Thanks! Keep doing those amazing videos!

[@prodkrbeats]

@@AudioHotline I'm using with a M-track 2x2 but when I put in the 30% gain I get a huge squeak ... do you think my pre amp is bad? I Bought recent, new products... :/

[@KGCaviteCrips2010]

is this fit for Presonus Audiobox USB 96 ? audio interface ?

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Better go with Audient EVO 4.

[@SIDHARTHARORAMUSIC]

i will be glad if you reply me. i have a 770. i have been trying hard, my vocals bburts in my mic (even tried behringer c1), it happened the same. i use fl studio. but my vocals burtssss. i hate it . i use audient id 14. can you send me a video link of how to solve it? do i need to change my daw?

[@AudioHotline]

Maybe I am misunderstanding, but what do you mean by “burts”?

[@SIDHARTHARORAMUSIC]

@@AudioHotline the frequencies. i shout loud , the sound isnt clean even when i distance myself from the mic. tried that with sm58 mic too. all the high notes, they kill it all..

[@AudioHotline]

What do you usually set your gain to on your Audient? Do you ever try using the pad on the 770? Does it sound good if you aren’t being loud? FL studio should work well.

[@SIDHARTHARORAMUSIC]

I hvnt. I used a compressor in the. daw. Tried every possible way. When i increase the gain of the audio recorded asper the track, the vocal frequencies arent clear at all. The mic is not able to bare my voice.

[@SIDHARTHARORAMUSIC]

the gain is usually 12 o clock. i tried with 2 o clock too. but i need to maintain distance. even then the vocals arent smooth..

[@jonathansmith4394]

Is this good for recording lead vocals and background vocals?

[@sadagodga8047]

Jonathan Smith it is

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Yes.

[@chrissolares9678]

Got the last one on amazon rn for 48 bucks 😎

[@prodkrbeats]

I get a mxl 770 and an M-Audio M-track 2x2 interface ... but it is very noisy, even with the low gain, I realized that yours does not have that noise, can you help me? PLEASE MY MIC HAVE SO MUCH NOISY =(

[@nolanmccarty1324]

krbeats have you considered the environment you’re recording in? could have something to do with that or bad connections

[@prodkrbeats]

@@nolanmccarty1324 I record in a great environment but still the noise is huge, when I put it at 30% volume I think the pre amp of my 2x2 M-track came out defective

[@prodkrbeats]

I will buy a mixer yamaha mg06 and connect together with the interface to be able to record without noise and with a good volume in the recordings

[@wilismatrix9847]

I think this is the best one under 100$

[@fgabrieltomas]

Man you lost weight, grew a stache and changed your youtube channel, nice channel

[@manii_velle]

what's your pop filter, it look really nice ?

[@AudioHotline]

ManiiTV it is the Stedman Pro PS101 metal pop filter!

[@AudioHotline]

ManiiTV I do love it

[@AuddityHipHop]

yeah the jokes are as good as the review lmfao. good style you got goin here bro keep it up. anyone know why my xml 770 sounds like a radio effect is put on my voice? i think its the midrange is boosted or something, if i eq like -10 to -20 db around the 500-2000 range it sounds more normal. i know its not the environment, its decently sound treated and ive tested in 4 different treated rooms already. i dont get it.

[@tomz58]

How does this stack up next to the 990?

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

MXL 770 is much better than MXL 990. Pl. view MXL 770 VS MXL 990 comparison on BANDREW'S PODCASTAGE CHANNEL.

[@hatzili1272]

which audio interface should i get for this?

[@jaayhop]

Scarlet solo would be good

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

AUDIENT ID 4 or 14 MKII would be the best audio interface. It is industry recommended.

[@sleepyfrnscois]

i have a noise / hissing sound in the background

[@LuisaFernanda-ke8tw]

I have a question. How can I past it through my phone?

[@rebeccaward6392]

you can't

[@AudioHotline]

Sorry for the late reply! You want to be able to record this mic with your phone? In order to do this you would need a dedicated device, basically an interface for your phone, like an iRig PRE. There are quite a few devices out there that make this possible that can supply phantom power to the mic, but without one of those it isn’t possible with just the mic and a cable.

[@mochico88]

If you have a USB interface and your phone has a C type connector, you can get yourself a USB A to C adapter and it can work. Best to have your phone at full battery depending on how long you will be recording as you won't be able to plug it in to a power source at that point.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

MXL 770 is good cm. But it has low and mid forwarded sound. Doesn't sound bassy.

[@pranabmantrii3600]

Is this microphone nice for rap vocals??

[@mmedz_6360]

Yooo Yoo yeah bro

[@pranabmantrii3600]

Mmedz _ thanks bro

[@ardaproduction9885]

First Like!

[@AudioHotline]

You’re the best!

[@channel0YT]

i'm just here for the 5:30

[@sebastians320]

Good techical review and tests. Personality could use improvement.

[@AudioHotline]

This video is 5 years old, I would like to think I am better on camera now. Also, that’s a really rude thing to say.

[@MeTuLHeD]

Just a tiny bit of de-essing and you've got a serious vocal mic.

[@mrwhatevz8907]

What is 'de-essing'?

[@MeTuLHeD]

@@mrwhatevz8907 It's signal processing which can be tuned to remove sibilance (the sssss sound on certain syllables) or used to remove harshness from a recording (say a heavy guitar with an unwanted edginess). Hence the name de-essing. You can buy it in hardware or software (plug-in) form.

[@mrwhatevz8907]

@@MeTuLHeD thanks, i'll look into hardware today 👍

[@MeTuLHeD]

@@mrwhatevz8907 If you want to go the hardware route and you don't want to break the bank, then the DBX 520 is definitely worth a look. Super simple controls. Does the job with a minimum of fuss.

[@mrwhatevz8907]

@@MeTuLHeD it's such a strange landscape right now, i mean the Hardware/Software are almost on par price wise when it comes to quality audio/control. Just checked that one out, now it's in my shopping cart :P. What projects are you working on at the moment?

[@pavledunic8491]

Mxl 770 or 990?

[@Mulu_ig]

770

[@JamesThomasJeans]

There are some popping plosives in there despite the pop filter.

[@bustababy]

Can any one tell me what the symbol means on the mic ? TIA

[@AudioHotline]

Busta Baby I assume you are talking about the circle that has a dip in the bottom area? Kind of looks like an upside down rounded heart? These symbols refer to the polar pattern that the microphone has. This microphone has a cardioid polar pattern. Cardioid polar patterns are most sensitive in the front, less sensitive on the sides, and least sensitive from 180 degrees.

[@bustababy]

@@AudioHotline to the right of the imput symbol is a line then another with a 45°line that then goes straight ? Obviously the other switch on the mic is minus 10 db But whats the other switch with the 2 lines ? An thanks man, great clip bro !

[@AudioHotline]

Busta Baby that is the high pass filter it cuts out some bass from the signal. It drops 6dB per octave @ 150hz. It can be a nice way to get rid of some low end rumble on a bassy source.

[@CorbenEdward]

I bought one at a thrift shop for 5500 yen and it kicks ass. I tested between this and 3 other mics that were above the price in a studio environment and listened back to each on monitors until I forgot which mic was which. For my voice at least, this murdered a neuman u87. I did not plan on buying it, but I had to. so its great, but remember... different voices sound good (or bad) on different mics.

[@aerichan3508]

Corben McCallum hi I’m planning to buy it, is it really worth it ?

[@CorbenEdward]

@@aerichan3508 if your voice sounds good on it, it is. best to try before, but I think its great!

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

@@aerichan3508 100% correct n

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

Double-seven O. (Not shaken, nor stirred...)

[@champhf]

😂 nice review

[@ceilingphan8575]

Is anyone else hearing a high pitched buzz whenever he's talking

[@brookerichey486]

I shared a clip of this video with my studio tech class at SFI. I cut it off at: "Since some of you won't let me say PI--!" I told them I cut it off at "pinto beans".

[@AudioHotline]

Hahaha I love this!!!

[@M.M.M.1769]

In my country this mic costs 142$ Thanks to CH

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Which country.

[@beeisbad]

LMAO!!!!! @ Pickled penis's WITH the middle finger! LOLOLOLOLOL!!!! Do your thing bro!!!! Do you!!! That's what sets you apart! That shit was funny as hell lolol

[@JenniferDacon]

hahah funny cool video heheh

[@prodkrbeats]

Help-me

[@ijawo]

the seventy-seven zero

[@AudioHotline]

IJAWO Music the MXL four hundred times two minus thirty microphone.

[@ElindorBG]

I dont see a comparison

[@AudioHotline]

I’ve been waiting on the MXL 2006 to get to me, it took a while due to a backorder, but I finally put up the individual review for the 2006. Now I am going to be doing a giant MXL comparison, I have a video coming out this upcoming week, then the next video should be the MXL comparison!

[@Marine_0317]

You’re very animated 🤣🤓👨🏽‍💻

[@Rosawww]

Why my sounds like shit tho.

[@mottax7894]

JAJAJAJJA

[@jehsd1234]

This is my new favorite channel and I know nothing about audio. Would the upcoming comparison happen to involve the Blue Ember? My $100 is burning a hole in my pocket I need the silly mic guy to validate my purchase for my hobby twitch channel that will never get noticed. Also, please say "penis" more.

[@HarvinderSingh-yy8th]

Watch BANDREW'S PODCASTAGE CHANNEL and know about all AUDIO gear.

[@ObscureMics]

Keep saying penis...it's a staple of the channel

[@volfore]

Seventy Seven Zero

[@AudioHotline]

I have talked to a few reps from there and they definitely don’t say “Seventy Seven Zero” 😂

[@volfore]

@@AudioHotline it was pretty much the only combination you didn’t say! I felt it deserved to be included. 😂 in all seriousness, this review rules and you rule for making these.

[@AudioHotline]

@@volfore 😂 that is true! I missed that one! Thank you, I appreciate that.

[@romain-up3ce]

La vie on dirait Foda C

[@AudioHotline]

Sí, ara ho havia de fer menys vulgar. La gent estava follant bebès al respecte. tot i que es va censurar.

[@romain-up3ce]

@@AudioHotline im sorry I don't speak Spanish... You have written words such as "vulgar" or censurar but this was not my goal it's just that you look like a french rapper called "Foda C" (photo here www.booska-p.com/up/images/news/columbine-article-booskap-foda-c.jpg)

[@GladysGrace001]

you are freakin' hilarious.

[@AudioHotline]

Thank you!!!

[@jojodademonn6317]

terrible mic to record rap vocals

[@AudioHotline]

jojodademonn ! It all depends on the artist’s voice for sure. I have had mics that I love for some voices and absolutely hate on other voices. Not every mic is created for every person.

[@iEngineerAudio]

The ears are not more important than the sheet.

[@AudioHotline]

You’re entitled to that opinion, but I completely disagree with you.

[@iEngineerAudio]

Audio Hotline Now you listen here sir.... I'm just kidding😂🤣🤣😂 but which do you think is a better buy a rode nt1 or the mxl 770?

[@ericochristian6978]

@@iEngineerAudio different price range. Gosh pls