Marshall Electronics Introduces Gold Diaphragm USB Condenser Mic For Intstant Professional Recording on the Computer

(EMAILWIRE.COM, November 14, 2006 ) El Segundo, CA. -- MXL Microphones, the professional audio division of Marshall Electronics, is pleased to announce the introduction of the MXL USB.006 computer microphone for instant professional CD audio quality recording on a P.C. or Mac. The new MXL USB mic plugs directly into any USB port on a portable or desktop computer and is ready to record a big rich studio sound not possible with electret or dynamic mics. The new MXL USB series features a Large 24 K Gold Diaphragm Pressure Gradient Cardioid Capsule that is similar to the types used in expensive studio mics that require special power supplies, studio mixers, preamps and accessory equipment. The MXL USB Mic simply plugs in to any USB port on any portable or desktop computer for instant CD quality audio recording. The analog section of the MXL USB mic features a low noise front end, a 20 Hz-20 kHz frequency response, a large gold diaphragm, pressure-gradient condenser capsule, and a 3-position, switchable attenuation pad with settings for Hi (0 dB), Medium (-5 dB), and Lo (-10 dB), making it easy to configure the microphone to virtually any sound source. The digital section features a 16-bit Delta Sigma A/D converter with a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz and 48 kHz. Protecting the instrument’s capsule is a heavy-duty wire mesh grill with an integrated pop filter. A red LED behind the protective grill informs the user that the microphone is active and correctly oriented toward the user. Because of its high quality and ease of use the new mic opens up new possibilities for home, business and professional recording. Recording enthusiast will find that the sound is so extremely smooth and transparent that it can open up a whole new wave of creativity. It's also a very exciting tool for podcasting, multimedia, news and broadcast applications using portable computers for remote recording of concerts, lectures, or even documenting outdoor sounds in full fidelity for film and TV backgrounds. The MXL USB.006 ships with a carry bag, a desktop mic stand, mic stand adaptor, a 10-foot USB cable, wind screen, owners manual and an applications guide. The MXL USB.006 Series Condenser Microphone has a MSRP of $169.00 and is available for immediate shipping. A New Software for instant recording called the MXL USB Recorder is a available for free downloading from: www.MXl-USB.com.Contact: Scott Riddle Marketing Dept. USA 800-800-6608 International: 310-333-0606. Email: scott@marshallelectronics.net, Hi-res. Images can be downloaded from www.MXl-USB.com

Joseph Nchor

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