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Old 10th September 2008   #15
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Originally Posted by Tapeworm View Post
The MXL 960 might be the mic for you. They sold at one time for only$150.00. I don't know what the price is now. Tube condenser and a tube upgrade really makes this cheap mic shine.

EDIT: They are up to 199.00 (w/o shockmount). Still a good deal. Put a Mullard in for $25.00 or so and you're good to go.
+1 on the MXL 960. That's a killer mic, especially with the tube swap.
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