MXL 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble (MICS ONLY)

MXL 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble Includes Mics Only Smoldering good looks aren't all you get from the MXL 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble. This fiery mic pair equips your studio to faithfully reproduce the breathy detail of a vocalist's voice and the fast transients of a splashy hi-hat cymbal that your standard handheld stage mics may be missing. Singer/songwriters will love the 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble for its ability to capture acoustic guitar and vocals live in the same room. And here at Sweetwater, we have gotten loads of miles out of these mics for two-mic drum kit applications, live lead and harmony vocals, stereo piano pickup, and even dual-miking guitar cabs. The MXL 550 is able to give voices a dash of that larger-than-life studio vocal character, with a natural-sounding cardioid pattern that is great for picking up performances without overemphasizing the sound of a room. The companion MXL 551 pencil condenser boasts the speed and flatness to reproduce the transient-rich response of percussive sources, such as cymbals and acoustic strums. Across the board, a robust FET architecture gives both mics in this pack the quiet operation to minimize noise in your studio. Factor in a foam-padded hardshell case for surviving life on the road or in a crowded mic closet, and you'll find that the red carpet–ready MXL 550/551R Studio Microphone Ensemble is one mic pack that punches well above its weight.