Originally Posted by Mike Caro Substudio

I know the gain is greater in this mic so it can be to levels lower on my mic pre to match the same level as my other condenser microphone. So that's good as you really aren't bothered by the noise. When you push the fader up loud to listen you can hear the noise clearly.


AHA. I just re-read your post and think I may have the answer.

I don't believe you need to run the MXL through another preamp. The on-board circuitry should already output a line-level signal. Going through an external preamp is just going to amplify the inherent noise already there.

Another thought: Maybe the noise is coming from the mic's power supply (not the same as a preamp).

Of course, I haven't touched a tube mic in over 20 years. Your mileage may vary (and other disclaimers).

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