MXL V67i - Manual (Page 2)

Congratulations on your purchase of the MXL V67i Dual Capsule Cardioid Condenser microphone. MXL
microphones are the result of world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities. They are designed to
provide you with outstanding performance and exceptional value. A high quality studio microphone is one
of the essential tools in any musician’s equipment arsenal. To help you obtain the best results from your new
purchase, we encourage you to take a few minutes to review this owners’ manual and the accompanying
MXL applications guide.
A Little Background Information
MXL condenser microphones use what is known as a cardioid pickup pattern, which is more sensitive
to sound waves arriving at the front of the microphone as opposed to those arriving from the sides or
rear. The V67i is unique in that it has two capsules and, hence, two front sides - Bright and Warm.
Cardioid microphones make an excellent choice for many recording applications. While there are no
hard and fast rules for microphone positioning, the setups in the included applications guide are a good
place to begin as they work well in many recording situations - though we encourage you to experiment.
While the included microphone clip will serve you well in many recording environments, we nonethe-
less recommend you consider using a shockmount with your microphone - particularly if you find your
V67i is picking up floor noises that are transmitted through the microphone stand. Shockmounts de-
couple the microphone from the micstand and the environment. With a shockmount, you minimize floor
noise as well as any noise induced by people handling the microphone stand. In professional recording
studios, shockmounts are considered “standard equipment” for all recording applications. MXL has a
shockmount available for your V67i.
Exercise care while handling your microphone. Your microphone’s capsules are the “crown jewels” of
the instrument. Avoid jarring or dropping the microphone. These vibrations - including tapping on the
microphone to “test” its operation - can cause damage to the capsules and other electronics. You should
also protect the capsules from wind. Avoid testing the microphone by blowing into it. If you find your-
self recording an outdoor performance, you would be well advised to use a windscreen as protection for
your microphone.
The V67i features a solid state preamp with balanced transformer output. As a condenser microphone,
the V67i requires 48Volt Phantom Power and will not operate without external power.
As a matter of fact, your MXL V67i is internally wired with Mogami cable. For additional information
on Mogami cable, please visit www.mogamicable.com
Understanding the V67i: Basic Operation
As you already know, the MXL V67i is unique in that it has two capsules. Designed to provide you with
a versatile instrument capable of addressing a wide range of studio applications, the V67i is like having
two mics in one - with the front side having a warm, lush sound, and the microphone’s back side simu-
lating some of the brighter sounding vintage capsules characteristic of early 60s tube microphones.
Switching Capsules (and knowing which one is active)
As you look at the front of the V67i (the side with the MXL logo and the microphone’s name), there is
a Warm/Bright (Wm/Brt) switch located on the upper-most part of the microphone’s green body. This
switch enables you to select the capsule you prefer.
Located directly above the V67i’s Wm/Brt switch, you’ll notice “Wm” is labeled on the gold ring that
secures the microphone’s protective grill. Similarly, there is a “Brt” identifier on the opposite (back)
side of the ring. These labels identify the V67i’s two capsules. Further, there is a RED LED for each
capsule located inside the microphone grill at the base of the capsules. Depending upon which capsule
is active, you will see the lit LED as you face the side of the microphone that is currently engaged.
CAUTION – Always lower your volume levels when switching capsules, otherwise, speaker or head-
phone damage could occur.
The V67i’s Attenuation and Low Frequency Roll-Off Switches
You will find the V67i’s Attenuation and Low Frequency Roll-Off switches located on the back side of
the microphone along the upper-most part of the instrument’s green body. For best results, you should
experiment with these settings.
The Low Frequency Roll-Off switch is identified with two markings: and
When in the position, the low frequency roll-off switch enables the V67i to compensate for
proximity effect or to eliminate wind noise during outdoor recording.
The Attenuation switch is identified with two markings: and ─6. When in the ─6 position, the
V67i is optimized for handling high sound pressure levels (SPL).
Using the Supplied Microphone Clip
1. Secure the microphone clip to your microphone stand. On the microphone clip, you will find an ad-
justment for angling the position of the microphone. Angle the clip so the ring is horizontal and parallel
to the floor.
2. Holding the microphone upright and firmly in one hand, unscrew and remove the black knurled ring
that secures the microphone’s base.
3. Holding the microphone upright in one hand, place the microphone into the “cup” portion of the mi-
crophone clip and then tighten the black knurled ring back onto the base of the microphone. Your V67i
is now supported by the microphone clip.
For More Information
For additional information about your MXL V67i, how to contact technical support, as well as informa-
tion on other products manufactured by MXL, please visit us online at www.mxlmics.com.
Unpack Your Microphone
Begin by examining the contents of your MXL V67i system.
You should have the following components: • One V67i microphone
• Microphone clip (this holds the microphone)
• Protective microphone pouch
• Protective wooden box
A Few Words About the Microphone Cable
While the MXL V67i is an excellent transducer - capturing and converting acoustical energy into
electrical energy that devices such as recorders can understand - the cable that carries the microphone’s
output into your mixer and other equipment is equally important. For best results, we encourage you to
use a high quality XLR cable of suitable length for use in your particular recording environment. MXL
recommends Mogami cable, as this is the choice of professional recording studios everywhere.
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