MXL V67i Owner'S Manual Download 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.

Enjoy your microphone!

The MXL Team

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 envi-

ronments, we nonetheless 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 decouple the 

microphone from the mic stand and the environment. With a shockmount, you 

minimize floor noise as well as any noise induced by people handling the micro-

phone 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 pro-

tect the capsules from wind. Avoid testing the microphone by blowing into it. If 

you find yourself 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. 

U

npack 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. 

Understanding the V67i: Basic Operation

As you already know, the MXL V67i is unique in that it has two capsules. De-

signed 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 simulat-

ing 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 micro-

phone’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 headphone

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 instru-

ment’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 out-

door recording. The Attenuation switch is identified with two markings: -0dB and 

-6dB. When in the -6dB 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 adjustment 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 microphone 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 additional information about your MXL V67i, how to contact technical 

support, as well as information on other products manufactured by MXL, please 

visit us online at www.mxlmics.com.

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