MXL Introduces The M3 Silicon Valve Microphone

MXL Microphones, the professional audio division of Marshall Electronics, is pleased to introduce its M3 Silicon Valve solid-state microphone. Building upon the success of the immensely popular V6, the M3 is large diaphragm, pressure-gradient condenser microphone with a warm, transparent sound reminiscent of popular vintage microphones from the early 60s. Optimized for vocal and dialog work, there are two M3 versions available—the M3-P, which is voiced specifically for female vocals, and the standard M3.

The new M3 and M3-P microphones are the result of greater than three years of painstaking effort by engineers at Marshall Electronics' HDTV labs in El Segundo, CA to create the warmth and transparent sonic clarity that is the hallmark of the Silicon Valve series. The unique design of the M3's balanced, transformer coupled, solid-state FET amplifier output stage bears a striking resemblance to the designs found in the front end of early British consoles. The result is a sound that mimics the performance characteristics of tubes with uncanny accuracy. Hence, the M3 delivers a warm, natural sound that was previously unachievable at this price point.

Both developed and manufactured at Marshall's headquarters in Southern California, the M3 employs a large 1-inch capsule with a gold sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm. As a solid-state microphone, the M3 requires neither an external power supply, nor does it take valuable time to warm up—as is common with tube microphones. The M3's body is finished in a hi-tech, iridescent blue with a silver plated grill (pink and silver for M3-P). The microphone ships in a beautiful, cherry wood box.

With an MSRP of $349.95 for the MXL M3 ($369.95 for M3-P), these exceptional performing microphones are available at fine retailers now.