MXL Revelation - Manual (Page 2)

User Manual
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An Introduction to the MXL Revelation
Thank you for choosing the MXL Revelation. Your new Revelation microphone
was designed and engineered in the USA by our world-class team of electrical
and audio engineers and is built for the most critical sound applications.
The newest member of the MXL flagship product family, the Revelation is
an extraordinary studio microphone that delivers the warmth and intimacy
of a tube mic with clarity and punch for balanced recording.
The MXL Revelation features individually selected components, chosen
for their superior sonic capabilities. Examples include the EF86 pentode
tube and balanced transformer output. The MXL Revelation also includes a
variable knob located on the power supply that allows you to choose
the polar pattern that best fits your unique recording situation.
The MXL Revelation will provide many years of outstanding service and the
finest quality recordings attainable. Before you get started, we encourage
you to review this manual. Inside you’ll find some
recording tips, tricks and specific features of the MXL Revelation that will
help you obtain the best possible recording results.
Enjoy your MXL Revelation!
The MXL Team
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Revelation Features
Carefully unpack your MXL Revelation Variable Pattern Tube microphone to verify that
all of the components are included. Your MXL Revelation includes the following:

Revelation Microphone
 15ft 7-pin Mogami® cable
 15ft XLR Mogami® microphone cable
 Revelation power supply
 Shockmount
 Aluminum flight case
 Cleaning cloth
If any of the above items are missing or damaged, contact the company you pur-
chased it from for assistance.
Power Requirements
The MXL Revelation uses an EF86 tube that requires a dedicated power supply unit
(included with your microphone). Even if your mixer has phantom power, it is recom-
mended that you defeat the phantom power as a precautionary measure when it is
not needed to power other mics that you might also be using.
This supply is switchable between 110 volts and 220 volts AC. In North America, the
microphone ships in the 110 volts AC position and in the 220 Volts AC position for
export. However, you always want to ensure that the power supply voltage is correctly
set for your local voltage as permanent damage to the microphone and/or power sup-
ply may occur if the incorrect voltage setting is selected. Every Marshall Electronics
MXL microphone has been thoroughly checked before shipping; so if you do not hear
sound, check that the power supply is switched on.
Caution
Do not “hot plug” the mic. Always ensure that the power supply is off when plugging
and unplugging the included 7-pin cable from the microphone to avoid damaging
the microphone and power supply.
Phase Switch
Variable Pattern
Control Knob
Power on LED
7-pin Mic Cable
Bass Roll-off
Switch
XLR Mic Output
Ground Lift
Switch