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title: "R144 Multi-Purpose Ribbon Microphone with Shockmount, Purple (MXL R144)"
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# Figure-8 polar pattern for natural room capture High SPL >130 dB for loud sources 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon for rich sound R144 Multi-Purpose Ribbon Microphone with Shockmount, Purple (MXL R144)

**Brand:** mxl
**Price:** € 254.33
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Unlock the smooth power of classic ribbon sound—your studio’s secret weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** R144 Multi-Purpose Ribbon Microphone with Shockmount, Purple (MXL R144) by mxl
- **How much does it cost?** € 254.33 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/12258932-r144-multi-purpose-ribbon-microphone-with-shockmount-purple-mxl-r144)

## Best For

- mxl enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted mxl brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Flexible:** Sleek design makes mic placement effortless, fitting tight studio setups and live environments alike.
- • **Rock-Solid Handling:** Handles high SPLs over 130 dB—perfect for horns, electric guitars, and dynamic sources without distortion.
- • **Studio-Ready Bundle:** Includes an effective shockmount and a foam-lined carrying case—protection and portability in one package.
- • **Classic Ribbon Warmth:** Experience smooth, rich midrange tones that elevate every vocal and instrument track.
- • **Pro-Grade Versatility:** Figure-8 polar pattern captures both direct sound and ambient room vibe with precision.

## Overview

The MXL R144 is a professional-grade ribbon microphone featuring a 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon and a bidirectional Figure-8 polar pattern. It delivers smooth, natural midrange tones with high SPL handling over 130 dB, making it ideal for vocals, horns, electric guitars, and ambient room capture. Compact and easy to position, it comes with a shockmount and foam-lined carrying case, offering exceptional value for musicians and audio professionals seeking rich, vintage-inspired sound with modern reliability.

## Description

Incorporating a Figure-8 polar pattern and a 1.8-micron aluminum ribbon, the MXL R144 offers breathtaking sound for vocal and instrument recordings and is an excellent microphone for broadcast applications. The R144 also performs brilliantly on acoustic instruments, strings, and horns and offers high SPL capability, outstanding side rejection and precise directivity.

Review: MXL RIBBON MICROPHONE ROCKS! - I bought this microphone, it was not a review item or gift. This ribbon mic is one of the best bargains available if you have the right set-up to use with it. On it's own you might find the microphone sounding low in output level and dull in the higher frequencies, but plug it in to a good preamp like an API 312, then into a good equalizer like the Warm Audio WA-EQP, then into a good compressor like the UA 1176 and finally into your DAW or other input.....are you still with me? This microphone provides an amazing sound that you can work with and shape into a truly stunning final output with a little signal processing. I own over 50 microphones, many are vintage AKG classics. I've also built my own LDC microphones using high quality components, many of my custom microphones started as MXL 2001; with mods they easily compete with or exceed Mojave microphone performance for less than 50% of the M.A.P. price. I own a Royer R-121 ribbon microphone, it's pretty much the industry standard for ribbon instrument microphones. I often use this microphone with a Grace m-801 preamplifier set in the ribbon mode, this feeds an equalizer and compressor into an Apogee audio converter. I'm mic'ing four different Marshall 4x12 cabinets filled with Celestion speakers, driven with Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifiers or vintage Marshall 100-watt clones. The speaker cabinets are contained in two different isolation rooms at the rear of our studio, this gives us an excellent perspective on the raw sound of these microphones in the control room. The new MXL R144 ribbon microphone is unmodified at this point, this is my first encounter with this particular low priced MXL model. I've recorded some male vocals with it and I've had it mounted up next to a 4x12 and I can say it has that smooth natural response, similar to the Royer R-121 in ribbon sounding character. Both of these microphones sound much better with EQ and compression. I've never cared for the R-121 for vocals, but with EQ and compression I like the MXL R144 as a very natural sounding vocal mic with big bass when used close up, smooth is the keyword to describe the sound. You can hit these ribbon microphones with a lot of high frequency boost and they never sound piercing. The R-121 has a slightly brighter sound from the rear when used closeup to the source, I have not really heard a similar effect from the MXL R144 but with the WA-EQP equalizer the R-144 sounds incredible, you can contour the overall frequency response to be whatever you want and it never sounds harsh, strident or piercing like all the cheap Chinese large diaphragm condenser microphones do. It is this characteristic of ribbon mics in general, that they take lots of high frequency boost really well, which makes them so popular for recording, their frequency response is smooth and un-hyped, very different from a bright dynamic microphone like an SM-57. I wanted to test this microphone out before ordering a second one to modify and customize. I need one factory stock piece to compare my modified creations to. I'm enjoying it un-modded right now, it sounds great! If I was going to complain about anything it would be the shock mount, the handles you squeeze to open the shock mount stick out a little too far and could interfere with achieving an optimum position when used up-close. On the bright side, it includes a nice shock mount, it's not the best but it's effective and it's included in the $88 Prime delivered price! A nice plastic carrying case is also included, it is foamed lined and die-cut to hold the microphone and shock mount. I prefer this small case to another brief-case size carrying case taking up space in my warehouse area. I've had my Royer R-121 since 2007, never had to have the ribbon replaced, I've taken care of it. For the price I paid back then I could buy 11 of these MXL and still take my beautiful GF out to dinner at a nice place. If I'd had one of these MXL in the first place I probably would not have bought the Royer, I'd much rather put any $$ saved into more signal processing like the WA-EQP and my latest find, the WA76. These are stunningly good sounding pieces of audio equipment. For less than $100 I don't think you can beat this MXL R-144 for a ribbon microphone. Good music to all! UPDATE: I still like this mic after a year of use. I hate describing tone with words but I'd say this mike has a bit of gravely-distortion when used close up, it's not a bad thing. I would not describe this microphone as high-fidelity, it's got gnarlyness and personality. When I venture outside the usual suspects this MXL ribbon is always a fun stop along the way. It's still a bargain. I still haven't gotten around to modding it either. I've got the Royer when I need a hi-fi ribbon, I kind of like the MXL being crude and a little nasty, it's fun tool in our rock recording studio.
Review: A great, high-fidelity mic for the tin whistle - I've used this mic to record a couple dozen tin whistle tunes (high, mezzo, and low) in an in-home studio. I am not a huge audiophile, so some of the subtleties of the craft might be lost on me, but I have found this mic perfectly suited to my needs: it doesn't clip, doesn't add noise or other artifacts, and doesn't call attention to itself. It just works out of the box.

## Features

- Classic ribbon sound with a rich smooth midrange
- Figure-8 polar pattern that naturally captures instruments and room sound
- High SPL capability: Ideal for horns and electric guitars
- Compact design that makes mic placement easy
- Great mic to broaden the tonal palette of your sound

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B002LASBRG |
| Antenna Location | Singing, Music Recording, Live Performance |
| Audible Noise | 76 Decibels |
| Audio Sensitivity | 56 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | #31,048 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #8 in Ribbon Microphones |
| Brand | MXL |
| Built-In Media | Microphone |
| Color | Purple |
| Compatible Devices | Audio Interfaces, Mixers |
| Connectivity Technology | XLR |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (281) |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00702403295280, 00801813136227 |
| Impedance | 250 Ohms |
| Item Dimensions | 12 x 4 x 8 inches |
| Item Type Name | Ribbon Microphone with Shockmount |
| Item Weight | 0.7 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Marshall Electronics |
| Mfr Part Number | R144 |
| Microphone Form Factor | Microphone Only |
| Model Name | MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone |
| Model Number | R144 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 C batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Bidirectional |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 76 dB |
| Special Feature | Figure-8 polar pattern; >130 dB SPL handling |
| UPC | 702403295280 801813136227 798304234107 658700916123 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | 90 days for tube microphones and 3 years for all other mxl mics |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** MXL
- **Color:** Purple
- **Compatible Devices:** Audio Interfaces, Mixers
- **Connectivity Technology:** XLR
- **Connector Type:** XLR
- **Included Components:** Microphone
- **Model Name:** MXL R144 Ribbon Microphone
- **Polar Pattern:** Bidirectional
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Singing, Music Recording, Live Performance
- **Special Feature:** Figure-8 polar pattern; >130 dB SPL handling

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ MXL RIBBON MICROPHONE ROCKS!
*by M***G on May 26, 2016*

I bought this microphone, it was not a review item or gift. This ribbon mic is one of the best bargains available if you have the right set-up to use with it. On it's own you might find the microphone sounding low in output level and dull in the higher frequencies, but plug it in to a good preamp like an API 312, then into a good equalizer like the Warm Audio WA-EQP, then into a good compressor like the UA 1176 and finally into your DAW or other input.....are you still with me? This microphone provides an amazing sound that you can work with and shape into a truly stunning final output with a little signal processing. I own over 50 microphones, many are vintage AKG classics. I've also built my own LDC microphones using high quality components, many of my custom microphones started as MXL 2001; with mods they easily compete with or exceed Mojave microphone performance for less than 50% of the M.A.P. price. I own a Royer R-121 ribbon microphone, it's pretty much the industry standard for ribbon instrument microphones. I often use this microphone with a Grace m-801 preamplifier set in the ribbon mode, this feeds an equalizer and compressor into an Apogee audio converter. I'm mic'ing four different Marshall 4x12 cabinets filled with Celestion speakers, driven with Mesa Boogie Dual Rectifier amplifiers or vintage Marshall 100-watt clones. The speaker cabinets are contained in two different isolation rooms at the rear of our studio, this gives us an excellent perspective on the raw sound of these microphones in the control room. The new MXL R144 ribbon microphone is unmodified at this point, this is my first encounter with this particular low priced MXL model. I've recorded some male vocals with it and I've had it mounted up next to a 4x12 and I can say it has that smooth natural response, similar to the Royer R-121 in ribbon sounding character. Both of these microphones sound much better with EQ and compression. I've never cared for the R-121 for vocals, but with EQ and compression I like the MXL R144 as a very natural sounding vocal mic with big bass when used close up, smooth is the keyword to describe the sound. You can hit these ribbon microphones with a lot of high frequency boost and they never sound piercing. The R-121 has a slightly brighter sound from the rear when used closeup to the source, I have not really heard a similar effect from the MXL R144 but with the WA-EQP equalizer the R-144 sounds incredible, you can contour the overall frequency response to be whatever you want and it never sounds harsh, strident or piercing like all the cheap Chinese large diaphragm condenser microphones do. It is this characteristic of ribbon mics in general, that they take lots of high frequency boost really well, which makes them so popular for recording, their frequency response is smooth and un-hyped, very different from a bright dynamic microphone like an SM-57. I wanted to test this microphone out before ordering a second one to modify and customize. I need one factory stock piece to compare my modified creations to. I'm enjoying it un-modded right now, it sounds great! If I was going to complain about anything it would be the shock mount, the handles you squeeze to open the shock mount stick out a little too far and could interfere with achieving an optimum position when used up-close. On the bright side, it includes a nice shock mount, it's not the best but it's effective and it's included in the $88 Prime delivered price! A nice plastic carrying case is also included, it is foamed lined and die-cut to hold the microphone and shock mount. I prefer this small case to another brief-case size carrying case taking up space in my warehouse area. I've had my Royer R-121 since 2007, never had to have the ribbon replaced, I've taken care of it. For the price I paid back then I could buy 11 of these MXL and still take my beautiful GF out to dinner at a nice place. If I'd had one of these MXL in the first place I probably would not have bought the Royer, I'd much rather put any $$ saved into more signal processing like the WA-EQP and my latest find, the WA76. These are stunningly good sounding pieces of audio equipment. For less than $100 I don't think you can beat this MXL R-144 for a ribbon microphone. Good music to all! UPDATE: I still like this mic after a year of use. I hate describing tone with words but I'd say this mike has a bit of gravely-distortion when used close up, it's not a bad thing. I would not describe this microphone as high-fidelity, it's got gnarlyness and personality. When I venture outside the usual suspects this MXL ribbon is always a fun stop along the way. It's still a bargain. I still haven't gotten around to modding it either. I've got the Royer when I need a hi-fi ribbon, I kind of like the MXL being crude and a little nasty, it's fun tool in our rock recording studio.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great, high-fidelity mic for the tin whistle
*by O***S on February 14, 2025*

I've used this mic to record a couple dozen tin whistle tunes (high, mezzo, and low) in an in-home studio. I am not a huge audiophile, so some of the subtleties of the craft might be lost on me, but I have found this mic perfectly suited to my needs: it doesn't clip, doesn't add noise or other artifacts, and doesn't call attention to itself. It just works out of the box.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Budget Ribbon
*by A***Y on December 30, 2023*

Excellent value for money. Makes my Seagull acoustic sound dark and moody. Nice on amplified electric guitars and capable of handing high SPL. Suits some male vocalists I record. Pairs well with a condenser for mid-side recording. A Royer it is not, but it's a useful and sweet sounding ribbon for pocket change.

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