Members rarefactionBoom Posted December 29, 2009 Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 So -- I'm visiting the folks for a belated xmas and I got an mxl-4000 mic (awesome). However, when I opened the box containing the mic, it seems like the inner components (diaphram/transducer) are rattling around inside the mic's housing. I'm assuming this is not normal ... BUTI'm afraid to try it out. I ordered through MF, but in general mics are not returnable ... but it seems like this one was DOA ... ? Do you guys have experience w mic returns ... or a mic like this (w rattling)?Please help! Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted December 29, 2009 Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 It definitely shouldn't rattle. FWIW, I had a pair of MXL 993s that sounded great for a few months, and then for no reason at all, they started humming so bad that I couldn't use them anymore. It kind of soured me against their entire product line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mr.Grumpy Posted December 29, 2009 Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 Your gut feeling is correct, a mic shouldn't have "parts rattling around" inside of it. You should be able to see the diaphragm - the lollipop looking thing - through the metal grille. I'd try contacting MF by phone, explain the situation (shipping damage) and get the return authorized beforehand. Good luck.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members rarefactionBoom Posted December 29, 2009 Author Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 Yeah ... called MF -- they were reasonable. I'm exchanging it (they pay shipping) + free gift. So -- as long as it works, I'm all set!As far as the MXL reviews go ... I heard some good things about this mic. The thing is ... I know what it is and what it isn't I think. I know its sort of a gimmick to look like the 'high-end' tube mics, but it is multi-pattern, and it is FET, and it is a large-diaphragm. By comparison, my only other mic is a senheisser e609 -- which is great for recording my cabs when loud, but sucks at acoustic (or classical) guitar. So -- even if this guy is not the best, I get to try out different polar patterns, with a mic that should have the sensitivity to record what I want. I don't have the ear as of yet to hear the differences, so its a good all around starter mic for me I think. That said .... if it works Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted December 29, 2009 Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 Yeah, like I said, my 993s sounded great when they worked. Maybe I got a bad set, but it just really soured me to the whole lineup. That does look like a pretty nice mic though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hardtdc Posted December 29, 2009 Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 If you're not sold on the MXL line look into Audio Technica's studio condensor mics. They have some in that price range and their stuff is always top notch. I have an AT-3035 and it is amazing, especially for acoustic. Those go for around $199 or less. I have a couple other AT mics. I can't speak for MXL, but AT's quality is well known. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members richey888 Posted December 29, 2009 Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 My MXL's (1 condenser and 1 barrel-looking mic, in a package together, $79 at Music 123 I think, I got 'em in a package with my TASCAM DP01) have worked great for years...glad you're getting a replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Prages Posted December 29, 2009 Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 If you're not sold on the MXL line look into Audio Technica's studio condensor mics. They have some in that price range and their stuff is always top notch. I have an AT-3035 and it is amazing, especially for acoustic. Those go for around $199 or less. I have a couple other AT mics. I can't speak for MXL, but AT's quality is well known. I've got a pair of AT-2020s myself and have no complaints with them. I also have an AKG C4000B that I love, and a CAD Trion 8000 Tube that is pretty nice as well. Someday I do need to get another pair of small diaphram condensors though. I'm using the AT2020s for drum overheads and while they are great mics, they aren't the best for drum overheads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Crisco Posted December 29, 2009 Members Share Posted December 29, 2009 MXL is a good Mic. But lately we seem to have really grown fond of the Cardinal 'Bullet' mic and it's got great response Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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