the CHEAPEST tube mic (MXL Revelation II)

Let's demo the MXL Revelation II Variable Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone . We will hear the mxl tube mic out on guitar, drums, tambourine, and percussion in this demo and review.
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This is my first time trying out a tube microphone at my own studio. So, I'm super curious what the tube magic is all about on all these different sources. It's got that rich detailed high end, that top secret tube black magic, that premium look, and a case straight out of james bond. What do you think? Tell me in the comments below.
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[@rocknreplay]

Can't go wrong with MXL brand. Great mics, very affordable.

[@travisraab]

the mic of the people.

[@legacyShredder1]

The extra pins are for separating the audio signal from the power source. It requires way more voltage to power the tube, which needs to be isolated from the audio unlike phantom power.

[@travisraab]

Zzzzzzzz

[@legacyShredder1]

@@travisraab Never mind then.

[@brandon_henry_222]

@@legacyShredder1 Lmbo

[@samchoate1719]

I can't believe you only have like 10k subs. here's to many more Travis!

[@travisraab]

thank you sam!

[@michaelgraff1]

Dude, I was looking for a review for this mic and was pleasantly surprised to see a familiar face from the UCLA days! Love what you’re doing with your channel! Hope all is well and keep up the good work!

[@travisraab]

Good to hear from you, Michael!

[@andrewrice9383]

I like the distorted camera mic drum sound for certain music styles of music and then the mxl sounded more like jazz

[@jbonillaguitar]

bro this series is so sick, I don't want to want all this gear but I never considered the top end of a chube mic. Loved it!

[@travisraab]

Thanks Taco!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

Really liked the tube into tube. Great sound. Good use cases.

[@travisraab]

Yeah it sounds good! Thanks

[@toddgreenwood9631]

Good demo! I could really hear the dramatic presence of this mic. Most tube mic demos just sound like a 'good mic' and I don't hear much difference from them and a comparable quality mic. This one has a distinct, good to me sound. And I could hear when you switched off the high pass ... clearly and dramatically. Either my ears suddenly got more 'gooder' or this mic has a marked tonal characteristic.

[@travisraab]

I hear you Todd

[@JTPiano2011]

You make the mic sound great. Nice job.

[@travisraab]

Thanks, JT!

[@jeffs2058]

Nice video ,thank you .

[@travisraab]

you're welcome! I am reviewing a Mojave mic soon

[@volvot5turbo]

Lance Armstrong - first man on the moon LMAO 🤣🤣 man that was so clever lol

[@travisraab]

lollllz

[@dez5]

4:15 Is that a Tascam 388 8 track Reel to Reel Recorder. Wow I had one in 1991. along Notator Sequencer and The Atari computer. 🔥🔥🔥

[@travisraab]

Very cool 😎

[@Mark_Williams300]

Might want to get a sturdier mic stand for that MXL if you plan to use it as an overhead

[@travisraab]

really why?

[@davidcano1695]

can you make a video explaining how you connect everything to your sound interface?

[@travisraab]

sounds good

[@ProSimex84]

Phwoar that mic sounds really nice

[@travisraab]

yeah its nice

[@canconeteirodopunk]

Next Travis need a sansamp to plug to that tube pre!!! :)

[@travisraab]

it's been a while since i heard of those!

[@SuperdangerStudios]

DIRTY BOMB

[@travisraab]

Loll

[@biggsoft6910]

Camera mic always sounds best! 😂 What is it? gotta get me one of those

[@travisraab]

Rode NTG I used it on a recording session! --> ua-cam.com/video/pSGC8Q1XXXo/v-deo.html

[@samchoate1719]

I've heard weirdly good things about the original revelation and I went on a hunt for a while. they're supposed to be weirdly good

[@travisraab]

I heard the same. I would like to shoot them out

[@Gahttz]

My first mic was a v69 from mxl and still love it, I got some high end mics now snd still find my self use it frequently

[@MaggieKeizai]

I can hear it already: "MXL mics have a hyped top end! They're harsh and brittle, robble robble".
Not enough people are willing to say "everything has a sound, whether it's a good or a bad sound just depends".

[@travisraab]

Sometimes you just need the right mic for the job

[@Mark_Williams300]

MXL owns Mogami

[@travisraab]

yup

[@samchoate1719]

bit of sploinginess to that bass

[@travisraab]

absolutely

[@FridayGuyRecords]

Did the rats get your sweater?

[@gordonsmith33]

Fun Fact Lance Armstrong never went to the moon.

[@travisraab]

that's not true. stop spreading flat earth style lies

[@linkhatchet]

ADHD much?