Product ReviewsMXL MXL-550/551-R MXL 550/551R MICROPHONE ENSEMBLE

MXL 550 / 551 microphones

I bought the 550 / 551 ensemble for use with (live) sound reinforcement - specifically for micing electric guitars. I had been using an SM57 previously and switched to the 550 and the difference between the two is night and day. The frequency response is excellent over the entire spectrum, gain before feedback is excellent and they really do the guitar amps justice in terms of bringing out the true tone of the guitars. The two guitarists are on IEM's and it made a vast improvement in tone and clarity for them. I use the 551's on everything from strings, woodwinds and overheads. They have a slightly different frequency response (opposed to the 550) but the difference is minimal with a little flatter response in the 80hz - 100hz range. Again, excellent off-axis rejection and great clarity.

I own two pairs of these and planning on buying more. MXL has made some high quality affordable large diaphragm condenser mics fo rseveral years and they just keep getting better at it. Having spent almost fifteen years touring with major label artists, I wouldn't hesitate to have these on the road.Read full review...

Awesome mic!

Good clean sound quality! Plus great looking!

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Excellent microphone kit for a nice price

This kit is a very good kit for such cheap price.
Both microphones sound pretty clean and are suitable for recording vocals and instruments.
I've recorded:
- Male vocal
- Female vocal
- Acoustic guitar
- Drums (Ride in particular).

All the stuff sounds fine, bright and clean at the playback.
Thanks. I suppose I'll buy the backup soon.
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Great microphone sets 👏

Thanks all good 👍

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Great Podcast duo

The MXL 551/550 duo kit is really nice for podcasters and novice foley artists. You can really get started on a small budget doing quality work for your movie and podcast productions. The 550 really is sweet on vocals. It simulates pickup of much more expensive mics. I was really impressed with its performance.Read full review...

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Great Mics!

These mics are very nice, overall when you need an affordable and quality microphones. I use them regularily in my home studio and they are great! with 551 I can record a complete drumset and get great tones, only adding a snare drum mic and (maybe) a bassdrum, which can be the 550. I also use it for acoustic guitars and it sounds great!.

The 551 gives you a round tone, I record electric guitars with it and they sound really cool.Read full review...

Great Value

The thing that impressed me the most about this package were the mic stands. They are rock solid. Oh, and I liked, or should I say, Loved the mics

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: unique_squared_inc

Everything I needed in a bundle.

Good quality for a reasonable price.

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TWO CONDENSER FOR$99.00

CONDENSER MIC S ARE VERY SENSITIVE TWO MICS FOR $100.00 is very good price with clips. GOOD JOB MXL.