MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone Review / Test

Today I review the budget ribbon microphone, the MXL R144. This is a figure 8 ribbon mic that is only $100, significantly cheaper than the majority of ribbon mics. It is a very dark, and warm sounding mic and pairs decently with a brighter presence boosted dynamic like an SM57.

Buy the MXL R144
Amazon: https://geni.us/r144

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00:00 - Intro
00:12 - Price
00:27 - Setup
00:45 - Why I’m Recording in a Different Location?
01:19 - What’s in the Box
01:42 - Build Quality
02:22 - Specifications
02:50 - Polar Pattern Test
03:23 - Plosive Test
03:43 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:01 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
04:21 - Shock Mount Effectiveness Test
05:00 - Untreated Room Test
05:15 - Bare Microphone vs. With Reflection Shield
05:45 - Intro to Music Test
06:23 - Music Test
07:51 - Pros & Cons
09:43 - Overall Thoughts
11:28 - Recommendation
12:16 - Outro

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