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MXL R144
Description
Ribbon microphones are known for their rich, warm sound and have been used to capture some of the most legendary recordings in history. The MXL R144 ribbon microphone delivers a creamy smooth sound with incredibly natural characteristics. The R144 microphone has a figure-8 polar pattern which is perfect for recording guitars, vocals, brass, and any source material that benefits from the warm, silky characteristics of a ribbon mic. The R144 includes a black shock-mount, carrying case, and cleaninFirsthand experiences
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BassiklyAC
UPDATE: Had two projects come my way which gave me the opportunity to put my new ribbon mic to the test. Once I get a mix I'll post it here along with some notes about gear used, ... ... more
BassiklyAC
Got a call to put some bass on this arrangement of The Chamber Brothers tune "Time Has Come Today". My new MXL R144 ribbon mic had arrived just a few days before, so it provided ... ... more