If you have an MXL 990, without external switches, see our MXL 990 mods page. Thank you for choosing the MXL 990 Condenser microphone. The RK-12 capsule is another option. It was one of my favorite mics on vocals and overheads. awesome, thanks for all the help and suggestions guys. An hour later the second one is … At first glance, two things strike immediately—first, its price is very low for a condenser microphone. As is true of nearly all transformerless condensers, most of the tone of the 990S comes from the capsule. Changing the internal operating voltage of the MXL 990 mic. It is subjectively brighter than the RK-47, but not as peaky or sharp sounding as are most large-diaphragm Chinese-made condensers. but no one has ever come up with a straight answer as to what EXACTLY to do to mxl 990. not the 603 not the 2001 just want to try to get some detailed instructions on how to mod THIS mic. From being your first microphone to coming in to save the day when no other mics are available, the 990 has served as a reliable tool in numerous audio-centric situations. A piece of solid wire wrapped around it holds the capsule firmly. The RK-12 sounds great on acoustic guitars, drum overheads, and vocals. And it can be replaced by soldering just two wires. any one else out there have hands on experience modding this mic? or because the mxl 990 is actually a small diaphram condenser maybee someone can recomend how to go about putting a good LARGE diaphram capsule in a mic like this who has done it before on something similar. The latter, with the "S" suffix, has two external switches, one for pad and one for a high-pass filter. Enjoy your microphone! Our custom, handmade headbaskets for the MXL 770 also fit the 990S, and provide both a cosmetic and sonic upgrade. The MXL 990S is a great candidate for a capsule swap. With proper care, this mic will provide many years of satisfaction. cheers! C14 & C15 change to a polystyrene 470pf to 2200pf. i would think there would be more guides on how to mod one considering how cheap they are, almost everyone i know has one of these mics. Before we go into the details, though, we need to distinguish the MXL "990" from the "990S". next previous Any ideas what circuit that could be, Jim? But in my opinion, modding a a mic with a capsule that costs 3 or 4 times as much as the mic did, is kinda unnecessary. Click for more information on replacement grilles for the MXL 990S. I put in a couple capsules from these guys: You would probably get a more drastic difference by buying another mic with the money you planned on spending on a new capsule...I know it's fun to mess with stuff. Hey there! The easiest, most cost-effective upgrade for this mic is to replace the stock capsule with a large-diaphragm K47 type -- specifically, the RK-47. Certainly is a nice sounding capsule in other mics. I once did the Gus Smalley mod to the 990 and installed a Peluso CEK12. Did the upgrades to a 990 once. Probably why it's noisy I guess.....from question to (remembered) answer in one post....lol. I got caps for C3/C4 (on my other 990, and on my 603) and C13/14/15. The MXL 990 is a small-diaphragm, fixed-cardioid, transformerless FET condenser with an externally-biased 17mm gold diaphragm (in a 22mm-diameter capsule). If you’re looking for a simple, budget-friendly vocal condenser mic at a great price, read on. It is this microphone that we describe below. and what a good capsule to use would be? C3 & C4 change from a .22uf to a 1uf film cap his improves the bass response. When your focus is in the higher frequency range, it’s better to use a smaller capsule … For the MXL 990, we recommend the RK-47. Increasing it to 1uf makes the microphone more linier and increases the bass. This time a capsule swap in a pair of MXL 990s. Among the most popular are condenser microphones used for recording vocals. As luck would have it, I was already discussing capsule-swap options with Matt from Microphone Parts who mentioned he was about to release a mod-kit especially designed fore the MXL990.I duly purchased the basic kit and a week later it arrived from the US. If you are shopping for a microphone to use for DIY mods, we would steer you toward the MXL 770 instead, as it offers more modification options than does the 990S. Anything from .22 to 1uf will work. It is this microphone that we describe below. MXL 990S Mods. Create a username and password below and an account will be created and your post entered. I got my new caps today, haven't yet had a chance to do a shootout. The latter, with the "S" suffix, has two external switches, one for pad and one for a high-pass filter. i know there have been alot of forums on this. All of the microphone signal output goes through C3 & C4. MXL 990 Review. Unfortunately, the 990S capsule leaves a lot to be desired; it is a noisy small-diaphragm design with sharp dips and boosts in its response. next previous capsule swap? but no one has ever come up with a straight answer as to what EXACTLY to do to mxl 990. not the 603 not the 2001 just want to try to get some detailed instructions on how to mod THIS mic. anyone know if this is possible? The circuit is MXL’s version of the famous Schoeps transformerless circuit, which uses a FET input and a pair of bipolar transistors to produce a balanced output without a transformer. The MXL Team General Characteristics This microphone has a 22mm capsule with a gold-sputtered diaphragm MXL 990 Pros 1. You’ll find loads of budget condenser mics on the market for all types of applications. mxl 990 mods ? heh maybe a wee little tranny would fit in there...for some FET action... anyone know if this capsule also works with the MXL 9000 or can recommend one that does? What about a gain ladder highest/lowest output including K67/870, K47, M7, CK12.......anyone? Click for more information on replacement grilles for the MXL 990S. The MXL 990 is can be paired with the MXL SMP-1 (seen in photo) for easy mounting and performance with its built-in pop-filter. Before we go into the details, though, we need to distinguish the MXL "990" from the "990S". They’re the best for recording sources like violins, flutes, and cymbals. Have CK12 capsules got loads more gain/output than M7 type ones? Smaller capsules can vibrate faster than larger ones, so they respond better to higher frequencies. (See the DIY mods for MXL 770 page.). i know there have been alot of forums on this. Should be a very very nice expensive sounding mic when its all said and done. Has anyone tried this capsule in the 990? Mics, mics, and more mics! It makes a wonderful all-purpose microphone, with great detail in the mids, and a neutral top end -- a welcome contrast to most over-bright condensers. I ask because I already have metal film .22uf ones to replace the orange ones. Click here to login, The ability to reply to and create new discussions, Access to members-only giveaways & competitions, Interact with VIP industry experts in our guest Q&As, Access to members-only sub forum discussions, Get INSTANT ACCESS to the world's best private pro audio, Promote your eBay auctions and Reverb.com listings for free. I would get an MXL 990, do the mod of choice to it and install an ADK GK12, which appears to have a bit more of everything to it. Otherwise I cannot understand how my 990 with an M7 (Dale Ulan) sounds so noisy....and bland too as it goes. It is this microphone that we describe below. The MXL 990S is a great candidate for a capsule swap. Just a friendly reminder that political discussion, (including "offhand" and 'sideways' commenting) is. Then went further and tried a Dale Ulan M7 capsule in there as it still sounded like **** to me after new caps. MXL 990S Mods.