MXL990 vs Rode NT1 a

[@omarmat4825]

this guy has such a badass radio voice.

[@iguessme]

Omar Mat yes it‘s so incredible 😂

[@lpm76]

I would listen to his radio, just because of his voice.

[@soulfulbtw5956]

he should make a podcast

[@ryanagar7498]

He should try becoming a Voice actor.

[@AI3Dorinte]

@@soulfulbtw5956 not saying he can't deliver good content, but there's more to a podcast than your voice man...

[@dox1755]

5:28 start

[@domenikvalci7743]

KOD Thanks bro

[@jianhong1000]

Thanks bro

[@PaulKBisson]

I narrated 5 seasons of Restaurant Stakeout with the XML990. Was very happy with it.

[@carlosdavidlocutor]

Two great mics! I own both, and actually the MXL990 was my first mic, bought it in 2001, I still have it and it sounds amazing. I now have the Rode NT1A and it has become my daily-driver most of the time (I also have the SM7B with a Fethead which I use, depending on the situation). Now, the quality of the 990 has degraded in newer versions, the floor noise is higher now, it's a shame. For people who are just starting, the MXL990 is the best choice, IMO. You can use the extra buck you save in a good preamp and decent interface.

[@campar1043]

this guys voice sounds good on any mic, hes got a broadcaster voice

[@benmobi]

Based upon this demonstration (and my budget), I decided to buy an MXL 990 tonight ... found a kit with Mic, Shock Mount, Pop Screen and XLR cable for $84.95. Fantastic, thank you.

[@SOCOMJOHN]

happy? yes or no?

[@benmobi]

@@SOCOMJOHN Happy with the Mic, but the (included) shock mount was absolute trash. This is a very heavy mic (which I like), the shock mount could not hold it steady & in desired set position without limping. Tried to tighten it repeatedly, fifth time, the cheap plastic broke. Found several identical complaints on this shock mount. SO: Great Mic, BYO Shock Mount ... and again, great review, good info, thank you.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

​​@@benmobi Was it the official MLX metal shockmount (model MXL90), included in hard plastic MXL carrying case? Or else was it a 3rd-party shockmount (you mention it's plastic), included in a bundle with the pop filter (which isn't included from MXL)?

[@derpynerdy6294]

What the heck? You looked like Luke Skywalker

[@tooakki]

yep

[@oO5Dynasty]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@TrueShayari]

Sir ... which Microphone is best for Voice over ? Akg p420 Mxl 990 At 2035

[@logimite7174]

akg p420 definitely

[@gameon2000]

MXL 990 - if your voice is like Booth's Junkie. If your voice is more high pitched, has less bass, but more high mid / treble freqs - go with the RØDE NT1. AKG is utter crap.

[@logimite7174]

@@gameon2000 no mxl 990 sux

[@GabrielVXIX]

​@@gameon2000 You could go 100% Rode and do the NT1-A for higher resonating voices, BoothJunkie himself has said thats why he likes the NT1 more than the NT1-A. Idk, I think MXL and AKG are equally "crap". Neither have a perfect track record, while I've had consistently great experiences with Rode.

[@CybertroninfiniteOfficial]

@@GabrielVXIX AKG is pretty eh while MXL is decent

[@miketype1each]

Wow, the MXL is throaty and smooth. I dig it.

[@MARUKU]

Love the fact you explained a lot of details, especially considering how "mic noobs" are looking for those two ! Great vid as always !

[@badmiddens]

Had the NT1-A. Had a 10 year warranty. Yay, 10 years of that horrendous sibilance. :)

[@jclbuxfan]

I had one too . A tad bit too bright for my taste also

[@egegulkaya2525]

Is it too bright? I want my mic to be bassy. Is it wrong choose?

[@mrkeydeed]

just eq it, it's just bright out of the box

[@egegulkaya2525]

@@mrkeydeed i got myself a nt1 and its fine

[@mrkeydeed]

yes boss, I was just suggesting ways to make it suit your purpose, where you could eq it after the fact to make it more bassy. I'm not saying the nt1 isn't good

[@djinferno8690]

Hard to tell the difference with my setup. main difference for me is nt-1 a had a slightly deeper bass. i can only hear the noise on the 990 if i really crank my headphone amp.

[@chromax1619]

Yeah i gues that, noise test is a lil bit misleading cuz it makes people think mxl is trash but it just not

[@tobiasputmanphotography5]

I used to have an MXL 990, worked like a champ. I used it mostly in live stage productions so the relatively high noise floor wasn't a big deal to me, and it's solid. I've dropped it once from about 1.5m (4.9ft) and it was fine. Still, don't recommend dropping it though.

[@matthewcebrian]

I don’t care how many times Mike explains to me what a cardioid pattern is, what phantom power is, or what the difference between condenser and dynamic microphones are I love every second of every video on this channel and they all make me want to record something. I’m addicted, badly.

[@xaosnox]

Wow. I could really tell what you don't like about he NT1A for your voice. The MXL990 sounds way better for you, but the noise is untenable! I bought a RØDE NT1A, and really wish I would have known about the CAD e100 vintage mic, because I think that could be my "forever until I can get a Sennheiser MKH416" mic, and I've seen quite a few on eBay for less than I paid for the RØDE.I wish I'd had discovered your channel first. What a tremendous resource! I probably should stop plugging the e100 so much, or they'll all get snatched up before I can get my hands on one. I really think it would be a service for you to mention the RØDE NT1 whenever you talk about the anniversary addition because that is a screaming deal and way better than the NT1A because of the smoother frequency response and the quality of the included pop screen and shock mount. I find I have issues with the NT1A because you can't EQ it for presence for even run it though a gentle condenser without ending up with out of control sibilance, at least for my voice. I find I have to use a dynamic EQ and De-Essers layered throughout my effects chain to get a sound I'm happy with.

[@chriscaro546]

MXL990 sounds better.

[@kevinkott9853]

MXL990 Sounds better BUT it has a noise

[@DropkickNation]

lol What? Not even close.

[@kevinkott9853]

​@@DropkickNation idk i like 990. i use Scarlett 8i6 and Sennheiser Hd 25 to listen this test. 990 sounds better to my ears!!! but has noise

[@Bregott07]

i like both. but the nt1a sounds better for my voice.

[@totallyfrozen]

6eo's Lab Maybe but noise gates have their own sound and anyone who knows what to listen for can hear one easily. They have a tail. A kind of hiss that quickly fades at the end of the sound. Basically, you can hear the audio gate shutting.

[@selurusey]

It's incredible how background noise disappears with NT1-A.

[@totallyfrozen]

James K That MXL 990 is a noisy little thing, isn’t it? The specs show the self-noise at 20dB. Yikes!

[@willyrosk8649]

It's not really background noise, if that's the case 990 did better than NT1. The noise you hear is internal to the microphone.

[@agambhasin]

So does your money, lol

[@swaghilash]

@@agambhasin lol, nothing but facts here

[@ApplesauceNinja]

Call me crazy, but a little bit of mic noise adds a certain ambience that I actually enjoy.

[@totallyfrozen]

Chance White Kind of that low-fi, vintage vibe? When I was a radio DJ on an AM station, I used it like the sound of the carrier signal. For professional recording, most clients and almost all producers and directors won’t like any noise.

[@BukanIbuMu]

crazy

[@bobbyrussell1837]

Your not crazy I own an AKG C414 and always add background ambience to my tracks. I enjoy it too

[@yungskitzo_661]

Guitar Center has a new mic setup where you can test out all the Mike's in my city

[@SuperDerek]

Hey Mike, I was wondering if you ever plan to digress into other aspects of voiceover, such as techniques to achieve different moods with your voiceover, tips for loosening up and having fun while you record something awesome? Some people swear by honey and hot tea, I tend to like a cup of coffee... Anything you can offer as far as advice on delivery and technique, rather than just equipment? I mean, the equipment side is great and all, but I bet you have a lot you could teach a guy like myself. :)

[@grouchytrucker]

#BoothJunkie Having withdrawls I need my #BoothJunkie fix!!! Hope your having a good summer , I am looking forward to your next set of videos.

[@JunkyardSam]

Your voice is incredible so you'd probably sound good on any mic! ;-) My preference in this case is the MXL990 in this incredible side by side test,.The noise difference is a good point though. Great video.

[@leonkrpd]

This is exactly what I was looking for. I have a MXL 990 and was looking to see it against possibly getting the Rode. Thank you! I don’t need or want more bass for my characters and I do need less room noise. Cheers! You’ve helped me make the purchase!

[@mettajennifer]

I love my MXL990 - totally worth the money, as long as you have an interface.

[@emmittluckey8570]

Me too Jennifer.😊

[@facuborneo2266]

Which interface do you have?

[@enthusium3145]

with mxl mic and its background noise, you could lower gain and bring it closer to eliminate the background noise, its hardly noticeable anyways

[@ShamsMT_Official]

I wish I watched this before I bought a yeti🙄🤦🏾‍♂️ worst buy if your planing to use it for music

[@famebound89]

which one?

[@sxnny844]

same

[@cloverapossum9342]

@@famebound89 they probably mean the USB pill shaped one. That's been getting alot of popularity with ASMR people.

[@totallyfrozen]

Sadly, the Blue Yeti is not suitable for professional recording whether music or voiceover. USB mics are almost always too noisy. Also, the Blue Yeti has SMALL capsules, not the large diaphragm capsules generally used for vocals and many instruments. While small diaphragm condensers are great for some instruments, the Yeti isn’t really up to the task of professional recording. The Yeti is good for podcasts, especially live interviews.

[@rez3594]

I think they sound Realy The 100% same xD? the MXL are like 5% different in the highs

[@Sunikso]

there is a quiet static sound the mxl990 has is that a broken mic or is that the normal sound of the mic?

[@Tarkov.]

I noticed that too, almost like cap squeal.

[@scoremoore4280]

yea that's the problem with mxl990, it's a normal mic he's using but the mxl990 has a great deal of static to it, that's why I hop for the at2020. it's a very clear mic though as you can already hear.

[@eclexian]

Yeah, that would be a show-stopper for me. As a pro voice actor, this will absolutely not work. I just don’t like to resort to post-processing, such as a noise gate, which is just a band-aid, and causes a loss of some legitimate audio information.

[@djs5089]

Yeah, I noticed it too. It really bugs me, it'd definitely be a deal-breaker for me.

[@zezesilver]

I own an MXL 990 and it doesn't have that static sound that Mike gets. However, that doesn't mean the MXL is not to blame. The source of the static may be a cable or a pre-amp and the microphone gives way to it thru its components.

[@robertdurhammusic]

Nt1a is just so quiet. When turned up you can really hear the noise floor on the xml.

[@Asalashjari]

hello! do you recommend the MXL990 for recording the violin? I have a nice audio interface and I know editing but I don't have money for the NT1 :D

[@pdbeck65]

we have had good results with Roswell Pro audio mini k 87 for violin!

[@music.corner]

the mxl creates an audible, nasty high pitch tone. a dealbreaker for me

[@استوديوالحاني]

yeah i hear it all the time

[@SOCOMJOHN]

Not a voice actor, But I am into making gaming news videos/streaming. Just reached 1k subs. Need suggestions! I want a mic that will last me 3+ years atleast

[@2nazgul]

MXL sounds better to my ear (iSennheiser HD 280 PRO) in terms of frequency response curve, but the noise (and some high frequency whistling) makes it a poor choice(

[@Texturas75]

Whistling. That's a good word to describe it.

[@Mae-ol4qz]

nt1a is probs better for singing than talking

[@cactusbaboon321]

Bravo- lots of education here and fantastically broadcasted-

[@recordman555]

Way back when - working toward a Degree in Audio Production, in first semester labs, the MXL 990 was the ONLY condenser mic we ever laid hands on - and for good reason. I've never seen a group of people so guilty of microphone manslaughter in my life! Could you imagine if those students were that reckless with a Neumann? The Commercial Music Department would go bankrupt! LOL. However - when I broke out on my own, to open my recording studio, the Rode NT1a was one of the first mics I purchased. It sounds good on anything!

[@codec0646]

i really don't see any difference mxl i perfect for you

[@limroto]

Sending the Røde to be upgraded? Get another Røde NT1-A to compare with when it comes back, please.

[@androidgameplays4every13]

MXL990 has 20 dB self noise, NT1A is 5 dB, enough said.

[@androidgameplays4every13]

@Ariel Falk I know the NT1A very well, that high peak is exactly what I love about this mic, same reason why I dislike Rode NT1 BLACK version, you don't like bright mics that's fine, but it's only your opinion, I really like bright mics for this reason I love the NT1A and ZERO NOISE unlike this MXL990 piece of crap, unsuitable for studio work.

[@devingrubbs]

Went thru a few diff preamps and cables before I realized that noise was just my mic! I have the MXL 990 and a similarly priced AKG mic. Both of them hiss the way you showed in this video. Been thinking of upgrading to the Rode because I record a lot of vocals for music and I want to be able to crank the compression on them without bringing up that noise. Also most of my instrument tracks are recorded direct so I get spoiled by the cleanliness of those. That hiss is like the opposite of ASMR for me. Drives me nuts! Thanks for the video.

[@mikebotros9701]

Can you test the MXL 770? Does it have the same noise that the 990 has?

[@straightshooterz]

How about mxl 990 with compressor would that eliminate noise floor? I’m using the mxl and it’s got horrible noise floor

[@TurnTheStoveOnBlaze]

Sonically, very similar. However, the MXL has a way higher noise floor.

[@TheDoug2103]

the mxl 990 is not a large diaphram..... its like an electret but they put a big ring around it so from the outside it looks big, that being said, i like mine.

[@philipmumford4]

Put my headphones at 100% and I heard nothing that couldn't be solved with a decent noise gate. Especially for those recording music/vocals, I've used $20 mics (not ideal I know) plus a good noise gate just to record demos. At $80, I love the sound of the MXL, and am purchasing one this week to save some money.

[@jcstrabo]

A noise gate does nothing for the noise you have in the tiny parts between words or when you get slightly quieter while talking. Unless you have such an aggressive noise gate that it starts clipping off your first and last syllables, which is even worse than noise.

[@djilyaz]

Rode sounds annoying, I had the original nt1...annoyed the crap out if me, all vocals sounded shrill..

[@VISHALKUMAR-fy9gt]

Which one should I buy for singing mxl 990 or mxl 770 which is better

[@Old_SnakeTwitch]

CAD m179 vs NT1 vs SE X1 for something in between music and game streaming voice over?

[@Bakkasura]

You know, this channel gets a lot less attention then it deserves. Keep it up, awesome information you don't find very easily.

[@foodank_atr817]

I have a Rode nt1a that I just set up in my closet booth... I'm looking for your video on the inexpensive mobile mount set up to get the link for that pcm mobile recorder mic mount for my tascam dr40

[@kupokuporay]

Thank you for covering the noise floor aspect of the mics and in general. I really needed to know that information.

[@totallyfrozen]

Rei Kon The specs for the MXL 990 list the self-noise at 20dB. Seems pretty loud to me.

[@reekrodriqguez6552]

totallyfrozen it is

[@kupokuporay]

@@reekrodriqguez6552 Most definitely. I heard it right away with my headphones. I does sound nice all things considered.

[@VidMashUp]

Excellent excellent explanation.

[@scottgh8285]

you break it down really well, thanks!

[@polish.english.voiceover]

Mike, Thx a lot! MXL 990 is still my best and only pro mic although I have been recording explainers and narrations (and even one audio guide for a museum lastly) for quite a few yrs. Thanks for the comparison. And I also have a booth which is a must in my opinion regardless of the mic. I built it inspired by your videos by the way. :)

[@CandiceMcNamara-o9r]

White William Lee Gary Anderson Larry

[@NickzAndMikz]

I hear some high frequency whine in the MXL

[@gameon2000]

So MXL 990 is basically a poor man's NEUMANN TLM 102 / 103 both look wise AND sound wise. Go check out a direct comparison of that two mics here on KZbin

[@tree3332]

Hi Mike I love your videos! Thank you so much! What are your thoughts on the MXL770? I would love to hear your opinions Thanks Paul

[@gameon2000]

no need, if you can have 990 for nearly the same price.

[@animesoulful3574]

People are saying the MXL990 sounds better but I think it’s the rode that’s way better lmao I don’t understand your guys’s ears

[@808yann]

MXL990 have a little background noise what the nt-1a doesn´t have

[@SaintJones]

Excellent review man. You kept my attention and i learned alot. God bless!

[@GraeboProductions]

Own mxl 3000 (900 series variant) used nt2a a lot..good mics

[@OriginalMrE]

I bought the 990 today because I'm upgrading from a Neewer usb microphone that I ended up rebuilding and minimized some of that noise floor, it's decent, but I'm still waiting on my audio interface so i can test this mic. I'll come back and update thoughts once I receive the interface. Purpose: Voice over.

[@charlespancamo9771]

how'd it go?

[@OriginalMrE]

@@charlespancamo9771 I used the MXL 990 for a couple years, and it's amazing if you have a good interface, something like a scarlet solo or something along those lines or above. Lots of voice work was recorded with that mic and it did me proud

[@charlespancamo9771]

@@OriginalMrE Ah that's awesome. I'm about to buy one so I figured I'd ask. I have a behringer umc404hd so I hope it will do it justice

[@OriginalMrE]

@@charlespancamo9771 that'll do just fine, at first I ran the Uphoria Um2 with it, was still good, but lacked clarity so I upgraded

[@charlespancamo9771]

@@OriginalMrE Great! Yea I read up on the UM2 beffre i bought the umc. The preamps aren't as good if I remember right.

[@JimKulakowski]

I have owned both of these mics for years. IMO, in terms of build quality and sound quality, the Rode NT1-A is in a different league. The Rode is much less noisy and the top of my 990 can easily unscrew. Subtle movement in the top of the 990 introduces a terrible buzz. The Rode is also built like a tank you could run over that mic with a truck and record on it minutes later. Save your change for a bit and splurge on the Rode.

[@harrisonb9454]

Hey Mike! I love the videos, but I was wondering if you could do a review/comparison of the AKG P420 Condeser microphone!

[@justinpaquette224]

I can't hear the noise floor over my tinnitus...

[@brickhousepower]

Thanks man. That helped a lot

[@R.C.Bullar]

MXL destroys the NT1 a even at 20dba of self noise.

[@GPact64]

Is it worth setting up a personalised EQ for the MXL?

[@LAkadian]

Duh! Of course!

[@timmymartin7293]

Very well done, to the point. I have a 13 yr. old 990/991 combo that came with a Pro Tools M-Audio bundle, just pulled it out of a mic case I used when I was still doing live sound. It was somehow with the 57's and 58's, someone (wife) just tossed in the open mic clip/hardware side of the box, that's been full of beer and other stuff after 15yrs in the New Orleans music scene. Checked them all for the first time since '09 and the MXL 990...well, sounded freakin awesome. I like it better than say the AKG 220 which costs at least double. I've listened the best my vocal recording (IMO) and thought about that mic but never purchase another. I should have, to me it sounds better than the NT-1a. The noise should not be a deal breaker. Good job on the video, just subscribed.

[@girimbamusik5159]

salute from +254

[@Techwithshayan1]

Guys how's mic much better tell. Me

[@aliamin2441]

Hey Mike, new fan of your channel, love the amazing content! Have really learned a lot from watching and i swear, your voice naturally sounds high broadcast quality even on the cheapest mics haha

[@RenzoVodka]

Thank you. This is the video I needed to make up my mind 👌🏼

[@lupefer]

I feel like I can listen to this guy talking for like 10 hours straight

[@استوديوالحاني]

me to hehehe

[@avidgupta8813]

Mike, I almost watched all your videos. You deserve way more subscribers than you have. Just one thing mate, if someday you feel people don't need your channel anymore, know that they always will :) Barely anybody explains so well nowadays. Please stay and grow for us all who have much respect for you. Good luck :) Awesome comparison, I would anyday go with the Marshall :) (knowing it is not a true large diaphragm), because nt1a will always sounds like a sh*t.

[@totallyfrozen]

Avi D Gupta For what it’s worth, this Marshall mic is rather noisy (self-noise = 20dB). Marshall does make some better mics. Not sure why they’re so affordable. Maybe because people don’t know MXL is the Marshall amp company? Not sure but some of their mics are really good.

[@IshaanNigamOfficial]

I am a singer and currently using SAMSON C01u USB Condenser Microphone and want to upgrade my home vocal recording setup. I am confused with the following microphones: 1. Lewitt LCT 240 PRO 2. Lewitt LCT 440 PURE 3. MXL 770 4. MXL 990 Note : I don't have a treated room. Looking forward for your suggestion.

[@MasterBenton]

Hey Mike, love your videos man! I just discovered them about a week ago and I've been watching them everyday. I have a quick question I was hoping youd be able to answer for me. I've been thinking about getting a dynamic mic like the RE320 or Procaster for livestreaming as my cheap condenser is just too harsh on sibilants and picks up all the room noise. I plan on getting a USB interface, and I know pretty much everybody recommends you get a Cloudlifter or Fethead if you're using a broadcast mic. As I understand it after doing some quick research, all I can see that a device like that does is boost the gain of the microphone. So my question is this: what's the difference between using a Cloudlifter or Fethead as opposed to just boosting the gain in software? Is there going to be a noticeable difference in quality for an application like livestreaming? I'd love to see (or hear) your answer to this!

[@TheOstorlab]

Hi cbjunior 94. Mike seems to be on hiatus, so I will attempt to answer your question. Yes, there is a difference between using a Cloudlifter/Fethead and just boosting the signal in software. When you use a Cloudlifter or Fethead, you are boosting the signal BEFORE the preamp/interface and your computer. This provides an extra 22-25 Db of very clean amplification. This means that you can drive your interface's preamp less hard and therefore avoid amplifying the noise that all preamps produce (to one extent or another). If you don't use a Fethead or Cloudlifter and don't drive your interface gain hard, you will get a VERY low signal for which you will have to provide a lot of gain in software, which will also amplify the noise inherent to your interface, mic cables, USB signal, and microphone. I'm afraid there is no way around this if you want a clean and audible recording/stream. A recommendation is to treat an area of your room and use a good directional condenser microphone such as the very reasonably priced AT875R short shotgun microphone (www.amazon.com/Audio-Technica-AT875R-Gradient-Condenser-Microphone/dp/B000BQ79W0), which sounds good, is quite directional, and does not require much gain from your interface. If you treat the area behind and above you and keep the mic away from both your reflective desktop and humming computer, you should be able to get a good-sounding signal. There are a lot of reviews for this microphone on KZbin, so there is ample information about it out there.

[@timothyhess1908]

I have used my 990 USB for my home VO and radio work for years. It was refreshing to see this review. Thank you.

[@blackbirdpie217]

I just like the name Rodent 1A.

[@SeriouslySenpaiCosplay]

Are my ears broken or does my NT1-A have a higher noise floor than the one in this video?

[@maurcy804]

Your gain might be too high, you're also probably not gonna be in a booth quite like that, which will cut out most of the noise anyway.

[@chrisw443]

They sound about the same

[@sexyhandsnightman3216]

Dude. I would literally believe anything you said. You could easily talk me into a side quest lol.

[@soraiasakkaidou1588]

Haha !

[@scotthime6928]

Absolutely fabulous video for a beginner. Probably the best I've seen. I wish it had been available when I started.

[@thaligzonton]

r u zach galifianakis

[@PandosPL]

l must watch with text but l rly like u c:

[@Alexandra-Rex]

That noise floor is quite noticeable. I wonder how the ribbon version or the HE version compares. In Norway, they're just between the MXL 990 and the NT1 in price, and the MXL 990 is about half the price of the NT1.

[@iLLixer]

I got my mxl990 for $60 :D Pretty sure I got a good deal :D The real question is.... Should I modify it or go higher up. I'm one those people who love expensive electronics and top of the line hardware (and I loooooove tinkering), but I don't want diminishing returns and waste money. I'm a girl with a very soft voice. I stream on the daily and one day I sincerely wanna get a higher microphone qaulity because I've been told people love my voice and a ton use it to fall asleep to. And I want to amplify their experience. Also suggestions for new interface?(u-phoria umc22)

[@jessiewalker8547]

Reviewing a microphone by talking into it isn’t a great indicator of it’s quality, some people are actually vocalist and not just KZbinrs and podcasters

[@Texturas75]

It's a good way of testing when your channel is called Booth Junkie and your video is aimed at VO audiences.

[@philipma7185]

am i the only one that cant hear the noise floor

[@virgogreg]

Mike you haven't reviewed the holey Grail of all Mics Telefunken / Neumann U47

[@IrisWalker-v5z]

Ray Lock

[@Theplaybacksinger]

I need a mic which has all three polar patterns Is the B2 pro good

[@joseluismarmolofficial7162]

What Recording chain was used for this video, example. Preamp, Compressor, EQ, Interface? whatever?

[@Danielsworlds]

That note you quickly mentioned of the 990 being a bit much on the high end is the reason why I prefer the 770. A bit flatter over all out of the box and even comes in a bit cheeper due to not having the pre bundled pencil mic.

[@ShallRemainUnknown]

Have you checked frequency response charts? 770 has HUGE bump in high freq., far more than 990. 990 chart is otherwise also flatter overall. Plus better s/n ratio.

[@jktubeful]

Thank you dear..I purchased 1 990 today..Heavy voice..Thank you..From India..❤️❤️❤️

[@winniemusictv]

Rode NT-1a all the way...

[@MajorArchitect-0]

im actually proud this guy mentioned mic mods.

[@alehaberkon]

Se escucha mejor el MXL 990!

[@donsentoz]

The 990 is beeping lol