(
$49.99 Guaranteed Lowest Price
List Price: $99.99
You Save: $50.00 (50% Off)
Ships within 4 Days of Placing Your Order
Email Me When In Stock
Qualifies for FREE Shipping on Web Orders of $199
All products by MXL Marshall Microphones Other Large Diaphragm Condenser Mics by MXL Marshall Microphones 
MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone-Clip Included
The MCA SP-1 Studio Mic is a true breakthrough in affordable microphone technology, giving you a true large-diaphragm condenser design at a cost that would have been absolutely insane just a few years ago.
The MCA SP-1 Studio Microhone combines the best in "Vintage" European design with todays modern production techniques used by studio recording professionals in the best recording studios from LA to London. Years of intense research went into designing this microphone studying the specifications of many of the top name brand studio microphones and working closely with many professional recording engineers, the end result is this truly indredible sounding value priced studio microphone.
Just check out these dynamite features:
- Gold Sputtered Capsule For "Vintage Sound"
- Wide Dynamic Range For Truly Detailed Recordings
- Ultra Low Noise Producing A Full, Rich, Elegant, Sound
- 30Hz-20kHz frequency response
- Ideal For Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Piano or simply any recording application!
Pick one up today, you will be simply amazed in the high quality sound reproduction of this microphone
Customers who have bought this product have also bought:
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 25 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Great sound quality (13)
- Simple use (10)
- Lightweight (9)
- Durable (7)
- Easy to use (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional (13)
- Home studio (4)
- Presentations (3)
- Production quality (3)
- Productivity (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Gearhead (9), Tech savvy (9)
- Primary use:
- Personal (13), Business (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
A Hidden Gem!
Wow! After reading a review of this hidden treasure in a recent Tape Op magazine, I hunted it down and figured it would be worth the [$] price tag. Well, it is ...Read complete review
Wow! After reading a review of this hidden treasure in a recent Tape Op magazine, I hunted it down and figured it would be worth the [$] price tag. Well, it is worth the cost--but it's actually worth many times more. The SP-1 has become my new go-to mic for almost any application: vocals, electric guitar, acoustic, ukulele, percussion, bass, etc. I have about 6 or 7 mics, many of which I like a lot (including a ribbon and the MXL V67). I thought the SP-1 would be an average mic to break out every now and then, but I am completely blown away by the sound and its versatility. Most Chinese mics have a harsh top end which doesn't flatter my voice, but the SP-1 is somehow very smooth without having a dark, murky sound like some ribbons I've tried. I find I'm actually singing better, and every track sits very nicely in the mix. It is equally excellent mic'ing amps, reproducing low end, or capturing the tone of my Larrivee acoustic or ukulele (although it does help if you angle the mic off-axis to emphasize the treble a bit more).I can say this with all honestly--and I wouldn't say this about any other mic in my collection, even the ones that cost much more--I would be extremely happy if I paid $300 for this mic with the way it has performed so far. Kudos to Pro Sound for carrying this mic as it's getting harder to find. There's absolutely no excuse in the world not to pick up one or two of these diamonds on the rough right away!
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Knowledge is Power!
I just wanted to point out to "DaBestRapperAlive" 3 spots below me. That the mic not working with Sony Acid is not the mics fault. As a matter of fact, it h...Read complete review
I just wanted to point out to "DaBestRapperAlive" 3 spots below me. That the mic not working with Sony Acid is not the mics fault. As a matter of fact, it has nothing to do with the mic or the DAW. The mic has to be plugged into an interface that has phantom power for it to work. As do all mics of this type. So before you bash something, please understand how it works before you give it a bad review.
Reviewed by 25 customers
Sort by
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
i took a blind risk on this mic back in 2006, based on the rave review if got in an issue of TapeOp. since then, i used the pair that i ordered in many applications, my favorites being drum overheads and pseudo-stereo for vibes. without question, these mics are worth the price, particularly if you take advantage of pair discount. just got one in the mail (again) to replace one that got stolen-- yes, these mics are good enough to be stolen.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Long Lasting
Cons
- Mic case not included
Best Uses
- Chorus
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I own a small theatrical lighting and audion production company. I use these mics a lot for choirs and recording purposes. I have had 6 for 10 years with no problems yet. I have had to purchase more because they are in such high demand.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Use
- Great Sound Quality
- Long Lasting
Cons
Best Uses
- Recording
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
great for recording guitar amps and pianos
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
Having gone from radio station management with high-priced gear to working with cash-strapped nonprofit orgs, I am pleased to find this mic that I use with the "Blue Icicle" USB interface (also purchased here). Do a search about it and you find that some enthusiasts even pay hundreds of dollars to have this mic tweaked to perform very close to $2,000 models. Buy a couple, you won't regret It!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Compact
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Priced Right
- Versatile
Cons
- none
Best Uses
- Home Studio
- Performances
- Podcasting
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
We use them in a podcast studio, set up with three of these.
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
- Versatile
Cons
- Light grade outer shell
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Budget Home Studio
- Home Studio
- Mobile DJ
- Performances
- Professional Recording
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
Just the right mix of quality parts makes this mic a BEST BUY!
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Use
- Lightweight
Cons
- No cons at this point
Best Uses
- Amateur Recording
- Home Studio
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I use this for recording acoustic instruments in my home studio.
Pros
- Durable
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
Four stars because I think this really is a good microphone. I did not, however, end up using it during my recording session that I had planned recently. I heard so much good about this microphone, but I couldn't use it due to radio station interference.. I can't blame the microphone for this, however, it just seems like my location is bad because I live right by some radio towers and I'm pretty sure I'm picking up a very strong signal. I'll amend this review once I figure out a solution for this problem.
I can't give the microphone five stars until I fully experience it, which I have yet to do.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
This is a really good sounding mic for the price.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Den
- Presentations
- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
If you want quality....i recorded this last nite using the SP1 mic on vocal and guitar:[@]
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Performance
- Price
Cons
- Sight low end loss
Best Uses
- Professional
- Voice work
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
Can't beat the performance that this inexpensive mic can provide. Seriously a hot buy.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
Great mic for the money..Perfect mod. platform..Very inexpensive studio mic with good potential..Overall, great bang for the buck..Grab a few while they last!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I have used this microphone for recording live performances, and in my home recording studio. I find it every bit as accurate and noise-free (shock mounted, of course) as similar microphones costing hundreds of dollars.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Presentations
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I use this product to record voice,chorus, trompet, rooms, Over head, . I like it because is very natural and is so economic...
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Durable
- Great Sound Quality
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Den
- Presentations
- Productivity
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I'm using lots of standard mics like sennheiser 421, SM7/57/58, AKG 460, KM84, KM83, SE 5000, Fatheads, Beyer M160, EV 408/308/ RE 55, TS-1/2 etc. So I should know enough to mean what I say when I say this is a great mic. The cardiod pattern is very tight. Very smooth mid range. So far it's great on acoustic guitars, vocals and amps.
Some say the mount is flimsy, but I have had no problems.
Pros
- Great Sound Quality
- Lightweight
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Studio
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I saw some other good reviews on this mic, and I've been pleased so far myself. It has a nice warmth for my voiceover stuff.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Great Sound Quality
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
Very surprising price/quality ratio, nice mics just to have around, very sensitive, clear.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Lightweight
- Quiet
- Simple Use
Cons
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I just wanted to point out to "DaBestRapperAlive" 3 spots below me. That the mic not working with Sony Acid is not the mics fault. As a matter of fact, it has nothing to do with the mic or the DAW. The mic has to be plugged into an interface that has phantom power for it to work. As do all mics of this type. So before you bash something, please understand how it works before you give it a bad review.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Durable
- Simple Use
Cons
- Hard to Clean
Best Uses
- Low Budget Recording
- Personal Recording
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I bought the SP1 microphone for my home studio as a quick fix to poor microphone quality. For it's low price i was surprised to find how heavy it actually is and i like it. The sound is clean and caused no problems so far. Paired with the "Micro-Power PS400", this mic matches the quality of any high priced microphone any day.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Incredible Value
Cons
- Mic clip
Best Uses
- Professional
Comments about MXL Marshall Microphones MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip:
I bought a pair on recommendation from TapeOp reviews and was I suprized! I ordered two more and another dozen for two friends who are ultra gear snobs. We ab'd them with several high end Neumanns and Akg mics, and they more than held their own. These mics are also very easy to upgrade the electronic components in, which makes them even more incredible at their price. AAA+
- Primary use:
- Business
Displaying reviews 1-20
Previous | Next »
Do you have questions about this product?
get answers from real customers and in-house experts with AnswerBox.
Q:
Does this mic come with a cable? If not I'm obviously assuming you have to buy a mic cable on your own to plug it into your audio interface, correct?Asked on 3/27/2012 by DMulls from Lynn, MA1 answer
A:
No cable. You will have to purchase it.Answered on 3/28/2012 by DJ Menergy from Santa Ana, CA
Q:
Can someone please help me? I have an MCA SP1 and an Edirol UA-5 USB audio interface. I need to know how to make it work with the interface. PLease help me! it has 48v phantom and everything, but the audio won't come thru.Asked on 3/11/2012 by Sam from Miami, FL1 answer
A:
To get this to work, just make sure you run the phantom power, have the MCA SP1 going into the XLR/1/4 input, and have the sensitivity at 12 o'clock.Answered on 3/23/2012 by Anonymous
Q:
So I just got this Condenser Mic and wanted to use it with my Roland VS-880. I got a Behringer Micopower PS400 for Phantom Power. I'm getting this annoying hum I can't explain. I unplugged it and plugged in a Shure 58 to check and see if it was the phantom power...but no hum with the Shure. Is it the Condenser? I'm using a headphone style adapter to plug into the Roland. Only other thing I can think of is the electrical in the building.Asked on 3/5/2012 by Anonymous2 answers
A:
It could be the electrical in the build like you mentioned. But since you tested it with a 58 which doesn't require phantom power you cannot rule out the PS400 just yet. What I suggest is unplug all you gear and plug each one back at a time to see at which point in your signal flow you actually do get the hum at. It really could be a bad audio cable too. try keeping all of your audio cables away from electrical cables as the electromagnetic inference may cause the hum as well. Let me know if you still have the problem 714-891-5914 ext 8132Answered on 4/19/2012 by Justin from Cypress, CAA:
i used to own a VS-890 and the gain structure on that machine would cause unwanted noise. make sure that the trim is selected for line-level, since you are using an external phantom power supply. also, since the shure sm58 doesn't require phantom power, it shouldn't be your reference for verifying that the Behringer isn't supplying the hum.
if the trim/ gain balance doesn't reduce the hum, i'd double-check the behringer micropower, as i have had more quality-control issues with their stuff than i have had with my old roland VS-890 or the MCA mics i've had. i used a Presonus tube preamp (the really cheap one) with this set up and had little noise, mostly ambient noise.Answered on 3/9/2012 by -1/ 1 from Richmond, VA
Q:
Will this mic work with the Lexicon Alpha Desktop USB Audio Interface?Asked on 9/16/2011 by Anonymous1 answer
A:
The Mxl MCA SP-1 is a large diaphroagm condenser mic, you will need Phantom Power.
The Lexican Alpha does not have Phantom Power. You will need the Lexicon Omega.Answered on 9/19/2011 by DJ Menergy from Cypress, CA
Q:
I have this mic and i am thinking about purchasing the Lexicon LAMBDA Desktop USB Audio Interface (Item # 55042)
should i get that interface or is there a better choice for this mic ?Asked on 7/2/2011 by La from Lynchburg,Va1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
The Lexicon will work fine with that mic. The sound of mic pre's is very subjective to the user so it is best to have a good understanding of your application and recording needs. If you have any further questions feel free to give us a call!Answered on 7/6/2011 by Jesse from Cypress,CA
Q:
I want to plug this microphone into my Windows Vista PC, I simply have a regular sound card, nothing fancy. Can this microphone plug into my computer just via USB or through my sound card or do I need to upgrade my current hardware in order to use this product?Asked on 1/26/2011 by FullyJoey from Australia3 answers
A:
No, this will not plug directly into your computer. You will first need a Phantom Power Supply if you don't have a mixer). You also might want to invest in a 1/4" adapter (to convert the big plug into one that fits your mic jack). So basically you can spend $100 and be ready to record in no time :)Answered on 2/9/2012 by Teddy BlaQ from Kokomo, IndianaA:
this will sound a lot better with a nice sound card but yes it willl work with the stock soud cardAnswered on 1/28/2011 by AnonymousA:
You will need a USB interface such as the Blue Icicle. That is what I use with mine. It will NOT plug into your PC directly.Answered on 3/24/2011 by radi0j0hn from La Crosse, WI
Q:
what all does this mic come withAsked on 7/8/2010 by Anonymous1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
The Microphone, clip, and a microphone bag to protect it.Answered on 7/14/2010 by ZACH B. EXT 8207 from cypress, ca
Q:
Does a usb cord come with the mic or do i need to buy a additional cord?Asked on 6/24/2010 by Rico from Atlanta,Ga1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
Does not come with a USB cord.Answered on 6/24/2010 by Stephen from PSSL from Cypress, CA
Q:
Is this product or any other product sold in a store near me?Asked on 6/21/2010 by Rico1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
We would need to know where you live.Answered on 6/22/2010 by Jake from Cypress, CA
Q:
would this mic be able to connect to my roland mv8800Asked on 6/16/2010 by jukeboxx from sacramento,ca1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
The MXL MCA SP-1 Studio Condenser Microphone With Clip needs to be used with phantom power.Answered on 6/22/2010 by od from cypress
Share the savings! Tell your friends and family about the great savings on this and thousands of quality products." Note: You and Your friend's email addresses are only used once as a referral. We will not collect or store the email addresses.
