MXL CX22 User Manual

Cx-22, Condenser microphone

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Marshall Electronics, Inc.

1910 East Maple Ave. El Segundo, CA 90245

Phone: (310) 333-0606 Fax: (310) 333-0688

Internet: www.MXLmics.com

Thank you for purchasing the MXL CX-22 Condenser Microphone. With proper care, this mic will provide many years of satisfaction.

For best results, please take a few moments to review this literature.

General Characteristics

This microphone has a 22mm gold sputtered capsule and a fairly wide fixed cardioid pickup pattern. Condenser microphones are

very sensitive, readily revealing very subtle sonic details. They also tend to pick up sounds outside the pattern more than some

designs, which can lead to powerful feedback if you are not careful. We strongly advise experimentation with placement and isolation

requirements with the gain initially set low to avoid equipment (and ear) damaging surprises!

Power Requirements

IMPORTANT - This unit requires phantom power at 48 volts, +/- 4 volts. Each unit has been thoroughly checked before shipping, so

if you hear no sound, check that the phantom power on your mixer or separate power supply is switched on!

Isolation Mount

The optional MXL41-603 shock mount can shift in shipment. Simply shift the nylon bands to center the microphone in the assembly.

Be sure that the wire clamp does not rest on the chassis of the mount, as this impairs mechanical isolation. Slide the mount all the way

to the rim of the microphone for the most secure hold.

Microphone Cables

The microphone cable can have a profound effect on the sound of any microphone. Even the finest microphones will sound poor if the

interconnect cable allows noise to enter, or causes distortion and loss of information. We recommend the use of Mogami Gold Studio

microphone cables.

Care

Dust and foreign material can degrade the performance of a microphone over time so always store the unit in its case. For vocals closer

than 3”, use a “popper stopper” or a foam windscreen to avoid getting moisture on the diaphragm as this can substantially degrade the

microphone’s performance. Store the microphone in its original packaging, or the included zipper pouch.

Warranty

Marshall microphones are guaranteed against defects in material and workmanship for one year from date of purchase. Should you

encounter any problem with this unit, promptly contact the company you purchased it from for assistance. The original dated sales

receipt will be necessary for any warranty claim. Do not send any unit directly to us without prior authorization from our service

department! Warranty coverage is limited to repair or replacement (at our option) of the microphone, and does not cover incidental

damages due to use of this unit, nor damage caused by accidental misuse of this product.

CX-22

Condenser Microphone

CX-22 Specifications

Microphone Type:

Pressure gradient condenser

Diaphragm:

6 micron gold-sputtered

Capsule Size:

22mm/.87 in.

Frequency Response:

30Hz - 20kHz

Polar pattern:

Cardioid

Sensitivity:

10mV/Pa

Output Impedance:

200 ohms

Equivalent noise:

18 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)

S/N Ratio:

80 dB (Ref. 1 Pa A-weighted)

Max SPL for .5% THD: 134 dB

Power Requirements:

48V phantom power (+/-4V)

Size:

51 mm x 175 mm/2 inches x 6.9 inches

Weight:

0.6 lbs/280g

Metal Finish:

Black

Frequency Response

Polar Pattern

270

180

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