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MXL BCD-1

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Like some classic broadcast mics, these new MXL models are designed for spoken word, but turn in a good performance on instruments, too.Read more
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Pros

  • The sound it produces is warm and rich
  • It performed better than I expected
  • It is painted glossy black and very nice to the touch

Cons

  • in the low to low-mids and harsh in the higher frequencies
  • condenses are often used in sound isolated sudios
  • no broadcast mic is complete without high-pass filter
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Key specs

  • Stage/performance microphone
  • Wired
  • 600 Ω
  • -54 dB
  • 40, 15000 Hz
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MXL BCD-1 - Pros & Cons

MXL BCD-1

Pros

  • The sound it produces is warm and rich
  • It performed better than I expected
  • It is painted glossy black and very nice to the touch
  • well-constructed and rugged

Cons

  • in the low to low-mids and harsh in the higher frequencies
  • condenses are often used in sound isolated sudios
  • no broadcast mic is complete without high-pass filter
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  • noise being picked up by the mic
  • use any eq or post software on purpose
  • traditional XLR cabled microphone
  • not USB
  • BCD1's response is a little more constrained
  • misses the mark and offers lackluster performance

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MXL BCD-1 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Microphone typeStage/performance microphone
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
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Recording quality
Input impedance600.0 Ω
Sensitivity-54.0 dB
Frequency range40 - 15000
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Dimensions
Width2.0 in
Height2.0 in
Depth6.2 in
Weight20.0 oz
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Features
Receiver includedno
Noise reductionyes
Desktop standno

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MXL BCD-1 MXL - Editorial Reviews (1)

MXL BCD-1 MXL BCC1 & BCD1
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Published: 22.08.2013
MXL BCC1 & BCD1

Like some classic broadcast mics, these new MXL models are designed for spoken word, but turn in a good performance on instruments, too.

By Hugh Robjohns
8 minute read

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