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Originally Posted by avebr  I'm curious to know what MJ thinks about the MXL V77, and if there's anything to 'improve' it (mic/power suppl)?!... |
Oops, missed this. I've never heard this mic so I don't have any specific suggestions. However, how do you like the top end in 8kHz range? Does it sound balanced with the midrange or is it a bit bright and sibilant?
I ask because MXL uses K67-type capsules in their mics and these have a designed-in HF boost that Neumann intended to be de-emphasized through a combination of negative feedback and low pass filtering (this acoustical pre-emphasis / electronics de-emphasis provided sibilance reduction, increased headroom and HF timbre control in the U 67 and U 87 mics - but the electronic portion of the system, the deemphasis is not included in most low cost mics).
If the mic is too bright or sibilant you could consider a change to a K47-type capsule which is more midrange focused and less sibilant. There may be signal path upgrades possible as well - replacement of ceramic and electrolytic caps etc.