The MXL Genesis tube microphone is among the best MXL microphones the company has to offer, which is saying a lot. It offers wonderful clarity, an immense tone, and a very warm sound… as you can expect with quality tube microphones. It combines a hand selected Mullard 12AT7 tube with a fixed cardioid 32mm, 6 micron, gold-sputtered large diaphragm capsule.

48 volt phantom power is what operates the MXL Genesis tube microphone. A heavy-duty suspension shock mount (p/n MXL-60), custom metal pop filter is included in with this package in a beautiful finish that coordinates with the Genesis gold grille (p/n MXL PF-004-G).

The microphone also boasts a 15 ft. 7-pin Mogami cable, a 15 ft. XLR Mogami microphone cable, a dedicated power supply that switches between 115V and 230V AC, as well as a microfiber cloth, all of which is housed in a high-quality, good-looking case. All of these features and bonuses helped to win this microphone the Pro Audio Review’s Excellence Award.

It is masterfully engineered with features and performance levels that are typically found in microphones that are worth thousands of dollar in tag price. The design of this mic makes it perfect for recording fast rap tracks, as well as breathy or intimate vocals.

The MXL Genesis tube microphone just cuts magnificently through the mix with such spectacular detail. Even musicians just can’t help but love the Genesis for its clean and perfectly balanced highs, mids, and tight bottom ends.

Each MXL Genesis tube microphone is manufactured in the MXL factory located in China. The United Kingdom is the source of the CV4024 Mullard tube, which is shipped directly to MXL. These are the “new old stocks” that are initially made for the Royal Air Force, not the copies from Russia that are frequently labeled as the real Mullard tube. They are first tested in the factory and another testing is done in the company’s facility in El Segundo, CA.

Before they are shipped, the MXL is burned into each Mullard tube for a period of 2 days. What this does is to guarantee the quality nature of the tube, which enables it to give perfect sound, even during a live performance.

You will most likely identify a MXL Genesis tube microphone with its unmistakable glossy red body and gold grille. Each product comes with a 90-day warranty on the Mullard tube, and a 3-year warranty on the microphone itself. MXL has effectively raised the quality standard with this Genesis model for affordable class microphones.

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