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Congratulations on your purchase of the MXL 990 USB Stereo mic which uses 

two gold diaphragm capsules in an X/Y pattern for stereo recording. MXL micro-

phones are the result of world-class engineering and manufacturing capabilities. 

They are designed to provide you with outstanding performance and exceptional 

value. While we encourage you to review this entire manual, there are a few key 

points about handling this microphone that we want you to familiarize yourself 

with right from the start.
The MXL USB mics are a professional quality, condenser microphone designed 

specifically for recording. Unlike microphones designed for live performance or 

lesser dynamic model microphones, this instrument requires careful handling. 

Hence, you should observe the following…

ALWAYS…  handle the microphone carefully, avoiding sudden shocks such as  

 

dropping or bumping the microphone into other objects.

ALWAYS…  maintain a distance of approximately 4 – 6 inches when speaking  

 

or singing into the microphone. You are encouraged to use a pop  

 

filter for added protection of the sensitive capsule and to shield  

 

the   instrument from saliva and sudden bursts of air.

NEVER…  tap the microphone to check if it’s working. The RED LED   

 

behind the microphone’s protective grill will tell you it’s on and  

 

that the correct side is facing you.

NEVER…  blow into the microphone to check if it’s working. The RED LED  

 

behind the microphone’s protective grill will tell you it’s on.

By following these few basic handling procedures, you can expect a long and 

trouble-free relationship with your new microphone. Again, thank you for your 

purchase of this outstanding MXL microphone.

MXL stereo microphones use what is known as a X/Y pattern, which is two cap-

sules facing 90º apart. Each capsule will send the audio information it receives to 

the corrosponding right or left side of a stereo track on the computer. The capsule 

behind the “L” is more sensitive to sound waves arriving from the left side of the 

microphone as opposed to those arriving from the right side. The capsule behind 

the “R” is just the opposite. Unlike other MXL models, this microphone benefits 

from being a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device—meaning this is a plug and play 

microphone that will interface with Windows and Macintosh computers without 

the need for any special drivers. As a USB device, it carries the added benefit of 

not requiring an external microphone preamp, as is the case with most condenser 

microphones.

We’ve already mentioned the importance of proper handling, but should you find 

yourself recording an outdoor performance, you would be well advised to use a 

windscreen as protection for your microphone. 

7. Then select the Audio/MIDI icon in the top row. From the drop down menu 

under Audio Input, select the USB Audio Codec as shown in Figure #13 below.

8. You will then be asked if you really want to change the driver. Select Yes. 

The computer will then say it is initializing the audio driver. Wait until this is 

done, then close the window.

9. At this point, you should see the meter move when you speak into the micro-

phone. You can now click on the Record button and record your vocals or dialog 

using your microphone.

PLEASE NOTE: As long as the microphone is plugged in when Garage Band is 

started, the audio input source settings in Garage Band will be saved until you 

change them again, even if you close the program or start a new project.  

For additional information about your MXL USB microphone, how to contact 

technical support, as well as information on other products manufactured by 

MXL, please visit us online at www.mxl-usb.com.

www.mxl-usb.com