960

Common name: MXL 960

Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage

The MXL 960 is a  25 mm large diaphragm valve cardioid condenser microphone. The circuit is based around a 12AT7 tube. It has low self-noise and an extremely wide dynamic range. Includes power supply, 7-pin Mogami microphone cable and hard mount.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
20 mV/Pa
Max SPL
135
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
13 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
3 mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
ECC81/12AT7/6201

Switchable Options

Pad
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
Available Colours
Champagne
Weight
794 g
Length
220 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
58 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
power supply, 7-pin Mogami microphone cable and hard mount
Optional
MXL-60 shockmount