--- product_id: 36022160 title: "MXL 990 Condenser Microphone for Podcasting, Singing, Home Studio Recording, Gaming & Streaming | Blue LED lights | XLR | Large Diaphragm (BLIZZARD)" brand: "mxl" price: "519.21 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Mxl" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/36022160-mxl-990-condenser-microphone-for-podcasting-singing-home-studio-recording store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # XLR + 48V phantom power 4 blue LED lights 6μ gold diaphragm MXL 990 Condenser Microphone for Podcasting, Singing, Home Studio Recording, Gaming & Streaming | Blue LED lights | XLR | Large Diaphragm (BLIZZARD) **Brand:** mxl **Price:** 519.21 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎧 Elevate your voice, own the room with MXL 990 Blizzard! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** MXL 990 Condenser Microphone for Podcasting, Singing, Home Studio Recording, Gaming & Streaming | Blue LED lights | XLR | Large Diaphragm (BLIZZARD) by mxl - **How much does it cost?** 519.21 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/36022160-mxl-990-condenser-microphone-for-podcasting-singing-home-studio-recording) ## Best For - mxl enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted mxl brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Iconic Blue Glow:** Built-in blue LEDs light up your setup, signaling power and style in one sleek package. - • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm delivers crisp, professional audio every time. - • **Universal Compatibility:** XLR connectivity with +48V phantom power ensures seamless integration with top audio interfaces. - • **Versatile Sound Profile:** Wide 20Hz-20kHz frequency range captures everything from deep lows to sparkling highs. - • **Noise-Canceling Precision:** Cardioid polar pattern blocks unwanted background noise for pure vocal focus. ## Overview The MXL 990 Blizzard is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone featuring a 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm and transformer-balanced FET design for studio-quality sound. Its cardioid polar pattern minimizes background noise, while four built-in blue LEDs provide a stylish power indicator. Designed for professional podcasting, streaming, and recording, it requires +48V phantom power and connects via XLR for reliable, noise-free performance across a broad 20Hz-20kHz frequency range. ## Description Product description MXL 990 Blizzard LED Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone The MXL 990 Blizzard is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with two glowing blue LED lights in the grille that let you know when the microphone is turned on. It can be used to capture audio in studio applications for gaming, podcasting, vocals, instruments, voice-overs, and more. It has a wide frequency response of 30 Hz to 20 kHz and is suitable for male and female vocalists, as well as lead and background vocals. The cardioid polar pattern helps reject unwanted ambient sound from the sides and focus audio capture in front of the mic capsule. It is built with a durable, all-metal construction for long-lasting use. Technical Specs Diaphragm: 6 micron gold-sputtered Capsule Size: 32mm Power Required: 48V Phantom Power Frequency Range: 30Hz-20kHz Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa Pre-Attenuation Switch 0 dB, -10 dB High Pass Filter: 6 dB/octave @ 150Hz Equivalent Noise: 20dB (A weighted IEC 268-4) Features Cardioid Pattern Condenser Microphone The MXL 990 Blizzard is a small-diaphragm studio condenser mic with a cardioid polar pattern that minimizes off-axis, or side, audio while suppressing feedback. Reproduces Well-Balanced Sounds The MXL 990 faithfully reproduces the pitch of your voice and strum of your guitar strings. It is perfect for voice overs and acoustic instrument recording. Smooth Vocal Reproduction The MXL 990 features a flat frequency response, ideal for accurate audio reproduction. Additionally, this microphone works well capturing instruments such as pianos, strings, and percussion. Review: Wonderful Mic at awesome price! - This mic is definitely sufficient for normal recording, especially if you run it through a vocal effects processor. I plan to get the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2 here at desertcart eventually (I really love the gender conversion that makes you sound like a good female voice) but right now I have the KORG EMX and ESX as well as the KORG Kaoscullator Pro, and this mic works great when connected to any of those (but of course connected to a phantom power source first, the patched to the Korg devices). The fact it comes in a nice durable case with foam padding impressed me right from he start. Then I hooked it up to the included shock mount and added a pop mic filter (VERY important you use a pop filter because condenser mics are sensitive to moisture from your mouth). The sound quality is far beyond anything I'm used to, but I must confess that I was one of those poor fools who didn't even know what XLR and "phantom power" was -- I only used mics with a USB connection or the 1/8" stereo plug, and they all sound terrible compared to an XLR microphone with 48v phantom power. And even the XLR cables themselves are a dream come true! -- I was always getting so angry with the normal 1/8" cables messing up and then you have to lick them and plug 'em back in, then spin them around to get the sound to work right. (Nobody told me there was another option!) But XLR cables make it impossible for any humming or hissing sounds or disconnections of any kind since they lock in place and never need any toying with. Now I use XLR cables for all my speakers too, and for all the patch connections between my mixers, amps, and musical devices, and it has made creating music so much more enjoyable! Now I don't have to fidget with those crappy 1/8" cables anymore, and there's never any hissing or annoying humming sounds to worry about. And of course I also realized that you can't just plug your music output right in to your computer's sound card and expect to get professional recording that way -- you have to use a box that converts the music to digital and sends it via USB port to the software, and the box should have XLR inputs for mics and 1/4" inputs as well. Only problem is desertcart has so many of those boxes, I can't decide which one to buy. I want the Lexicon since they are masters of high quality sound recording, but some of the bad reviews make me worry. With musical devices, sometimes you just end up with a unit that has manufacturing defects, and unfortunately those people post bad ratings and make it seem like the product itself is to blame. Review: Awesome Mics - I bought this mic for a school project because I needed to make a CD and needed a mic for vocals. This works great for that (just make sure to use a wind screen). Im also the sound tech for my choir class and in the past we have used individual Audix handheld microphones for each singer. However this year we are taking a different approach to mic the singers. We just had an all day gig to sing Christmas songs at all the elementary schools in my town. Ive had some bad luck in the past with using condenser mics for choirs and live sound mainly because of feedback being so easy to get. When setting up for the gig at the schools, I forgot to grab cables to run my EQ so I knew that it was just going to be a wreck. But I decided to give it a try anyway. All of our gigs for that day were in school gyms so that defiantly wasnt going to help with my feedback issues of the past. I used 3 of these mics for a choir of about 25 kids. Ran them into a 6 channel Peavey Mixing board and directly out to 2 QSC K10 active speakers that were used for mains. No EQ except for the 80Hz Cutoff option on the board. I placed the speakers about 10 feet in front of the mics and gave it a shot. To my surprise they didnt feedback AT ALL. Even with the terrible acoustics in the gyms. I was easily able to project the sound of the choir without feedback issues. I was even told by one of the school administrators to turn the volume down at one point. So basically what Im saying is that for the money, these mics are great for many different uses. Whether it is recording at home or micing a choir for a live gig. These mics sound great. We will be buying about 6 more for our spring show in our performing arts center just because they are so cheap. ## Features - HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO - The MXL Mics 990 has a 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm and FET based design with transformer balanced output for a variety of applications. - REDUCE BACKGROUND NOISE - The microphone features a cardioid polar pattern, which rejects noise from the sides and back of the mic. Hear more of yourself, and less of the room. - OFFERS GLOWING BLUE LIGHTS - When you use the MXL 990 Blizzard, the four built-in blue LEDs in the mic grille glow when phantom power is applied. - VERSATILE AND DETAILED - With a silky sweet high end while retaining tight lows and smooth midrange, you can use these microphones for voice overs, podcasting, gaming, studio recording of vocals and instruments. The 20 Hz - 20 kHz (990) and 30Hz – 18kHz (991) frequency response is suitable for both male or female vocalists and a wide variety of other source material. - REQUIRES +48V PHANTOM POWER - The MXL 990 Blizzard is powered by +48V phantom power. It is compatible with the many audio interfaces and mic preamps that offer phantom power. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B01MXHMRHB | | Audio Sensitivity | 30 Decibels | | Best Sellers Rank | #6,952 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #73 in Multipurpose Condenser Microphones | | Brand | MXL | | Built-In Media | MXL MT-001 Mount | | Color | White with Chrome | | Compatible Devices | Audio Interface | | Connectivity Technology | XLR | | Connector Type | XLR | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 2,780 Reviews | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Frequency Response | 20 KHz | | Impedance | 200 Ohms | | Item Dimensions | 9.75 x 4.25 x 3.8 inches | | Item Type Name | Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Blue LED Lights | | Item Weight | 1.1 Pounds | | Manufacturer | Marshall Electronics | | Mfr Part Number | 990 Blizzard | | Microphone Form Factor | Large Diaphragm | | Model Name | MXL990BLIZZARD | | Model Number | MXL990BLIZZARD | | Number of Channels | 1 | | Polar Pattern | Unidirectional | | Power Source | 48V Phantom Power | | Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB | | Special Feature | Stand | | UPC | 801813184082 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 1 Year Warranty, potential extension upon MXL website registration | ## Product Details - **Brand:** MXL - **Model Name:** MXL990BLIZZARD - **Connectivity Technology:** XLR - **Connector Type:** XLR - **Special Feature:** Stand - **Compatible Devices:** Audio Interface - **Color:** White with Chrome - **Included Components:** MXL MT-001 Mount - **Polar Pattern:** Unidirectional - **Audio Sensitivity:** 30 Decibels ## Images ![MXL 990 Condenser Microphone for Podcasting, Singing, Home Studio Recording, Gaming & Streaming | Blue LED lights | XLR | Large Diaphragm (BLIZZARD) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81GqSaOr4gL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful Mic at awesome price! *by N***E on March 2, 2011* This mic is definitely sufficient for normal recording, especially if you run it through a vocal effects processor. I plan to get the TC-Helicon VoiceLive 2 here at Amazon eventually (I really love the gender conversion that makes you sound like a good female voice) but right now I have the KORG EMX and ESX as well as the KORG Kaoscullator Pro, and this mic works great when connected to any of those (but of course connected to a phantom power source first, the patched to the Korg devices). The fact it comes in a nice durable case with foam padding impressed me right from he start. Then I hooked it up to the included shock mount and added a pop mic filter (VERY important you use a pop filter because condenser mics are sensitive to moisture from your mouth). The sound quality is far beyond anything I'm used to, but I must confess that I was one of those poor fools who didn't even know what XLR and "phantom power" was -- I only used mics with a USB connection or the 1/8" stereo plug, and they all sound terrible compared to an XLR microphone with 48v phantom power. And even the XLR cables themselves are a dream come true! -- I was always getting so angry with the normal 1/8" cables messing up and then you have to lick them and plug 'em back in, then spin them around to get the sound to work right. (Nobody told me there was another option!) But XLR cables make it impossible for any humming or hissing sounds or disconnections of any kind since they lock in place and never need any toying with. Now I use XLR cables for all my speakers too, and for all the patch connections between my mixers, amps, and musical devices, and it has made creating music so much more enjoyable! Now I don't have to fidget with those crappy 1/8" cables anymore, and there's never any hissing or annoying humming sounds to worry about. And of course I also realized that you can't just plug your music output right in to your computer's sound card and expect to get professional recording that way -- you have to use a box that converts the music to digital and sends it via USB port to the software, and the box should have XLR inputs for mics and 1/4" inputs as well. Only problem is Amazon has so many of those boxes, I can't decide which one to buy. I want the Lexicon since they are masters of high quality sound recording, but some of the bad reviews make me worry. With musical devices, sometimes you just end up with a unit that has manufacturing defects, and unfortunately those people post bad ratings and make it seem like the product itself is to blame. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome Mics *by K***L on December 18, 2011* I bought this mic for a school project because I needed to make a CD and needed a mic for vocals. This works great for that (just make sure to use a wind screen). Im also the sound tech for my choir class and in the past we have used individual Audix handheld microphones for each singer. However this year we are taking a different approach to mic the singers. We just had an all day gig to sing Christmas songs at all the elementary schools in my town. Ive had some bad luck in the past with using condenser mics for choirs and live sound mainly because of feedback being so easy to get. When setting up for the gig at the schools, I forgot to grab cables to run my EQ so I knew that it was just going to be a wreck. But I decided to give it a try anyway. All of our gigs for that day were in school gyms so that defiantly wasnt going to help with my feedback issues of the past. I used 3 of these mics for a choir of about 25 kids. Ran them into a 6 channel Peavey Mixing board and directly out to 2 QSC K10 active speakers that were used for mains. No EQ except for the 80Hz Cutoff option on the board. I placed the speakers about 10 feet in front of the mics and gave it a shot. To my surprise they didnt feedback AT ALL. Even with the terrible acoustics in the gyms. I was easily able to project the sound of the choir without feedback issues. I was even told by one of the school administrators to turn the volume down at one point. So basically what Im saying is that for the money, these mics are great for many different uses. Whether it is recording at home or micing a choir for a live gig. These mics sound great. We will be buying about 6 more for our spring show in our performing arts center just because they are so cheap. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing mic! *by R***A on March 12, 2021* A bit of background, I used to work in broadcasting (radio) and have been absolutely spoiled by high end broadcast quality mics (Electrovoice mics) I *know* what I should sound like on a mic (how true to real is the sound) For an $80 mic, I was blown away. I sounded true on it when playing back a recording. My husband, who was used to hearing me through my headset mic in games, was blown away when my computer insisted on using the MXL for Discord rather than the headset. He said it was like I was right his office with him. He's now really jealous and wants his own :) The mic is really well tuned for the frequency of human voice, and even the highs of female voices. Its delivering a very true sound. For normal speaking, it's certainly hitting perfectly. It's warm, natural, and full, picking up all the nuances. Better even is the true cardiod of the pickup. I noticed it was picking up very little background noise. We live on a busy street, lots of traffic, 2 blocks from a hospital (ambulance sirens constantly), and 2 miles from a busy airport take off runway (those jets are pretty low when they pass over our house). Now, when I was recording, by a miracle no ambulances or airplanes went by, but I didn't hear the din of traffic. I noticed the faint, and I mean faint, noise of my dog scratching as she sat on the other side of my desk, I could hear her foot hitting the floor. That was it. I've had other mics that picked up absolutely every background sound and you'd swear I was sitting in the middle of the street at rush hour. The MXL picked up me wonderfully, the background? Nope. I highly recommend it for someone wanting to up their game for podcasts and voiceovers. I got a Neweer phantom power and a XLR to USB cable to plug into my laptop. With the scissor boom (I already had) that's all I needed. I would do best with a mixer, but that's off down the road for now. ## Frequently Bought Together - MXL 990 Condenser Microphone for Podcasting, Singing, Home Studio Recording, Gaming & Streaming | Blue LED lights | XLR | Large Diaphragm (BLIZZARD) - Amazon Basics XLR Male to Female Microphone Cable for Speaker or PA System, All Copper Conductors, 6MM PVC Jacket, 6 Foot, Black - Focusrite Scarlett Solo 3rd Gen USB Audio Interface for Guitarists, Vocalists, Podcasters or Producers to record and playback studio quality sound --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/36022160-mxl-990-condenser-microphone-for-podcasting-singing-home-studio-recording](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/36022160-mxl-990-condenser-microphone-for-podcasting-singing-home-studio-recording) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-06-06*