Looking at the MXL 990 in a catalog it says it is a Condenser Mic of which means you need either a preamp, if you don't already have one, or what is known as phantom power.

I will let someone else recommend a preamp that shouldn't cost more than a hundred dollars. You might go to a local music store for what you need. I see a unit that may work in a Musician's Catalog listed as TUBE MP PROJECT SERIES PREAMP. You can go to their Web Site to see if it or something simular is avaliable.

I just looked at your Mic on Musicians Friend Web Site. If you go and look at your Mic you will see Recommended Accessories on down the page. You will see ART TUBE MP STUDIO MIC PREAMP for about 30 dollars. You will need that for your Mic as it states you will need Phantom Power on the Web Site. Get the Pre Amp and you will be set. See we here at JP Folks aim to please!

Well things get a bit complex. There are 2 postings on the Web Site for the MXL 990 Mic.

One Shows a package of two Mics with Audio Buddy.
The other one shows the Mic with a Shock Mount.
If you have the Audio Buddy it is a Pre Amp. If you don't have it you need a Pre Amp of which is listed on the one with the Shock Mount. The one with the Shock Mount lists the Pre Amp you will need.

Last edited by Ray E. Strode; 07/05/08 07:17 PM.
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