MXL mxl 440 warranty Condenser Microphone, General Characteristics, Power Requirements, Care

MXL 440

Condenser Microphone

Marshall Electronics, Inc.

1910 East Maple Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245

Phone: (310) 333-0606 Fax: (310) 333-0688

E-Mail: Sales@MXLmics.com

Internet: www.MXLmics.com

Thank you for purchasing the MXL 440 studio condenser microphone. With proper care, this microphone will provide many years of satisfaction. For best results, please take a few moments to review this literature.

General Characteristics

This microphone has a gold-sputtered diaphragm 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) damage. It is strongly advised to use a mesh pop-filter to avoid moisture from damaging the capsule.

Power Requirements

IMPORTANT - This microphone requires phantom power at 48 volts, +/- 4 volts. This unit has been thoroughly checked before shipping, so if you hear no sound, check that the phantom power on your mixer, preamp, or separate power supply is switched on!

Microphone Cables

The microphone cable can have a profound effect on the sound of any microphone. Even the finest microphones will sound poor if the interconnect cable allows noise to enter, or causes distortion and loss of information. Use only the best microphone cable your budget will allow. We highly reccomend using Mogami® brand cable.

Care

Dust and foreign material can degrade the performance of a microphone over time so always store the unit in its pouch.

MXL 440

Type:	Pressure gradient condenser microphone		Polar Pattern
Frequency Range:	30 Hz – 20 kHz		0
Polar Pattern:	Cardioid
Sensitivity:	15mV/Pa	27	0dB

Impedance:	200Ω
S/N Ratio:	80dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
Equivalent Noise Level:	20dB(A weighted IEC 268-4)
Max SPL for 0.5% THD:	130dB
Power Requirements:	48V Phantom Power (+/- 4V)
Current Consumption:	<3.0mA
Size:	53mm x 180mm
Weight:	1.2 lbs
Metal Finish:	Black with gold print

Warranty

180

Frequency Response

Marshall microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase. Should you encounter any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company you purchased it from 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!

Warranty coverage is limited to repair or replacement (at our option) of the microphone, and does not cover incidental damages due to use of this unit,

nor damage caused by accidental misuse of this product.