MXL 550/551R Ensemble Microphone

The MXL 550/551R Recording Ensemble brings professional-grade recording capabilities to musicians who demand quality without breaking the bank. This comprehensive microphone pair combines the vocal-focused MXL 550 condenser microphone with the versatile MXL 551 instrument microphone, creating a complete recording solution that covers all your studio needs. Both microphones feature pressure gradient condenser technology with cardioid polar patterns, ensuring exceptional clarity and detail capture across a wide frequency range of 30Hz to 20kHz.

The MXL 550 stands out as a robust vocal condenser microphone, featuring a 22mm capsule and distinctive red body with chrome grille. With its 15mV/Pa sensitivity and 130 dB maximum SPL handling, it captures vocal performances with remarkable tonal quality and clarity. The microphone's FET preamp design provides balanced output with minimal noise, while its 80 dB signal-to-noise ratio ensures clean recordings even in challenging acoustic environments.

Complementing the vocal microphone, the MXL 551 serves as the perfect instrument companion, handling everything from acoustic guitars and drums to pianos and percussion instruments. This compact microphone offers impressive dynamic range with a higher maximum SPL of 137 dB, making it ideal for capturing the full intensity of acoustic instruments and high-hat cymbals. Both microphones operate on standard 48V phantom power and feature low current consumption of less than 3.0mA, ensuring compatibility with most audio interfaces and mixing consoles.