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Silver cylindrical ribbon microphone with purple accents, figure-eight polar pattern, includes shockmount and case

Marshall Electronics

Marshall Electronics MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone 1.8µm Figure-8

SKU CH-TH62-96P96

Ribbon microphone with 1.8 µm element, figure-8 pattern, shockmount and case for warm vintage tone on vocals and instruments

  • TypeMXL R144 Ribbon Microphone with Shockmount & Case
  • Warm vintage tone for vocals and instruments thanks to 1.8 µm ribbon
  • Figure-8 pattern captures front and rear while rejecting sides for selective room sound
  • High SPL handling suits loud sources such as horns and electric guitars
  • Natural, realistic reproduction with rich midrange and rolled-off top end
  • Includes shockmount and case for protected transport and stable positioning

MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone

The MXL R144 is a figure-8 ribbon microphone designed for studio recording of vocals, strings, acoustic instruments, horns and electric guitars. Its 1.8-micron ribbon delivers a warm, vintage tone with a rich midrange and rolled-off top end. The compact purple and chrome body includes a shockmount and carry case.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This microphone suits musicians and engineers who need a workhorse ribbon mic with high SPL capability and precise directivity for close-miking loud sources. It is not for buyers who require selectable polar patterns, built-in low-cut filters or phantom-powered operation. It is also not for those needing a condenser mic for detailed top-end capture.

Figure-8 polar pattern and 1.8-micron ribbon

The figure-8 pattern picks up sound from the front and rear while rejecting sound from the sides, letting you capture room ambience or isolate specific instruments. The 1.8-micron ribbon is the core specification that defines the mic’s mellow character and high SPL handling.

Highlights

  • Warm vintage tone for vocals and instruments thanks to 1.8 µm ribbon
  • Figure-8 pattern captures front and rear while rejecting sides for selective room sound
  • High SPL handling suits loud sources such as horns and electric guitars
  • Natural, realistic reproduction with rich midrange and rolled-off top end
  • Includes shockmount and case for protected transport and stable positioning

Specifications

BrandMXL
ModelR144
TypeMXL R144 Ribbon Microphone with Shockmount & Case

Questions about this item

Does the MXL R144 ribbon microphone generate noticeable heat or noise when used for long studio sessions?

The MXL R144 is a passive ribbon microphone with no active electronics, so it produces no self-noise and generates no heat during extended use.

What additional equipment is required to operate the MXL R144 ribbon microphone?

The MXL R144 requires a microphone preamplifier with XLR input and sufficient clean gain; phantom power must remain off to protect the 1.8-micron ribbon element.

How does the figure-8 polar pattern of the MXL R144 interact with older ribbon or dynamic microphones in a multi-mic setup?

The figure-8 pattern captures sound equally from front and rear while rejecting sides, allowing precise placement alongside older mics to control bleed and room capture.

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