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User Manual
Congratulations on your purchase of the MXL UR-1. The MXL UR-1 USB Ribbon microphone
combines the classic tonality of a vintage ribbon microphone with all the convenience and simplic-
ity of USB technology. It features a high quality ribbon motor and an ultra low noise preampli-
fier with Delta Sigma analog to digital converters to deliver remarkable sound quality. Ribbon
microphones are renowned for their natural unhyped sound. Our world class engineers in California
have successfully created a perfect blend of these two very different technologies to deliver a truly
unique microphone. With a zero latency headphone socket for realtime monitoring, integrated
isolation mount, and stunning good looks, the MXL UR-1 is perfect for recording instruments and
vocals, for podcasting, and for many other applications too. Fully Mac and PC compatible, with no
special drivers required.
While we encourage you to review this entire manual, there are a few key points about handling
your MXL UR-1 that we want you to familiarize yourself with right from the start.
The MXL UR-1 is a professional quality, USB ribbon microphone designed specifically for record-
ing. It has a “figure-eight” pick up pattern, meaning that the microphone picks up from both
the front and the rear of the microphone with the sides offering excellent rejection. Unlike live
microphones or dynamic microphones, this microphone requires careful handling. By following a
few basic handling procedures, you can expect a long and happy relationship with your new MXL
microphone.
