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MXL Desktop Recording Kit for Mac

August 13th, 2005 in Main Tags:

MXL Microphones announces that its Desktop Recording Kit (DRK) – a professional cardioid condenser microphone , complete with a desktop microphone stand, microphone clip, XLR cable, XLR to Mini-Plug adapter cable, 3.5mm Mini-Plug to 1/4 inch adapter, and power source is now compatible with Macintosh personal computers.

By adding MXL’s new iBooster Signal Compatibility Interface, which raises the low level output signals of cardioid condenser microphones to the line operating level of Macintosh computers, the Desktop Recording Kit makes it easy to record vocal dialog for presentations, or for creating podcasts. MSRP $149 US-paul.

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1 Dorothy Aug 27th, 2005 at 4:05 am

hhmmm, this looks interesting…
2 Dorothy Aug 27th, 2005 at 4:15 am

Paul, do you know anyone that has this and what’s the take on it?
3 Administrator Aug 27th, 2005 at 4:22 am

D,

Both GNC and a show called ‘PodSqod’ featured reviews of the PC variation, which I believe share simialr specs as the Mac version.

http://www.podsqod.com/2005/08/22/podsqod-7-mxl-drk-samson-c01u-review/

[I believe this was featured on the Aug. 23rd GNC program]

-ptfigg.
4 Dorothy Aug 27th, 2005 at 4:53 am

The whole kit looks pretty good (with the additional XLR connector). Would the Kel HM-1 connect up with this? paul, you are a good bad influence!
5 Dorothy Aug 27th, 2005 at 5:17 am

ah I forgot that the HM-1 requires phantom power, so not possible…
6 Dorothy Oct 21st, 2005 at 12:49 am

Finally got the iBooster today and hope it works ok with my Powerbook.
7 Frank Carver Oct 24th, 2005 at 2:34 pm

If you’ve got an iBooster already, can you tell me whether it is battery powered, or relies on a powered 1/8″ input? None of the descriptions on the web seem to say anything about how it is powered.

If it has its own power it could be really useful with portable MP3 recorders that have a “line level” input, and I’d seriously consider buying one to work with mine.
8 Dorothy Nov 1st, 2005 at 5:37 am

Frank, it’s not battery powered – requires AC adapter (9V)
9 Jan Nov 17th, 2005 at 10:53 pm

I purchased the PC version of the Mic-set and found out that it would not work properly with my Mac. Before I read about the iBooster I purchased the iMic (http://www.griffintechnology.com/products/imic/). It works perfect with that. The iMic needs no battery because it is USB-powered. Since the microphone can be powered by a 9V battery and the iMic is USB-powered it is a good semi-portable solution with my powerbook.
10 John B. FIsher Dec 12th, 2005 at 3:23 pm

I have the PC version and am very pleased with the quality of the sound. I selected this, as I can marry it with a mini-disc player/recorder purchased from eBay. It’s a cheap, yet high quality portable rig! I then come back to my workstation and load it through my Sound Blaster Audigy 2 NX unit. This external USB sound device can also be used on my laptop for extended trips and interviews. I also use a microphone arm at my workstation to mount the mic for work at my workstation. In short it’s a good mic that provides a great deal of portability.

And thanks for a good job with this blog/podcast! Sharing your experience and knowledge helps all your listeners.
11 Administrator Dec 12th, 2005 at 4:30 pm

Thanks for the feedback John.

-ptfigg.
12 angelo Jul 15th, 2006 at 9:48 pm

i have a compaq 98 windows.i want a MXL mic but i dont want to purchase a recorder phatm power all kinds of stuff.i want a mic that i can just plug in my USB and start recording but i want a good mic.anybody got sites that can help me or u have a mic that i can buy.
13 Administrator Jul 15th, 2006 at 10:18 pm

Look into these:

http://www.samsontech.com/products/productpage.cfm?prodID=1810

http://www.bluemic.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=Products&file=index&prod_id=18

-ptfigg.
14 Steve Oct 30th, 2006 at 10:46 pm

You should also check out this link.
http://www.mxl-usb.com/
According to MXL it will be available Nov
15 joshpool Nov 2nd, 2009 at 11:02 am

need some help. i plug the 3.5 mm mxl box into my computers head-phone size jack, then plug headphones into the headphone jack. the owners manual tells me how to use this dlk with usb, but it did not come with usb adapter. how do i use this microphone on garageband 08, i cannot find it in my sound system preferences or in garageband…?