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.