Detail 01
Continuously variable polar pattern
Lets you move between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 positions from the microphone’s pattern control.
Product detailSKU #1500000322932
MXLRevelation II Premium Variable-Pattern Tube Microphone Dark Violet
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Revelation II is a tube condenser microphone built around continuous polar-pattern control, moving between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 rather than limiting you to fixed settings. Its dual 6-micron gold-sputtered diaphragm and EF86 tube are the core of its voiced presentation. For session work, the pattern control lets you set up for vocals, instruments, percussion, or room capture, while the pad and 125 Hz high-pass filter provide additional recording controls.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio sessions that need continuous adjustment between cardioid, omni, and figure-8 pickup patterns.
- Recording vocals, instruments, percussion, or room sound with one variable-pattern tube microphone.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
0 dB / -10 dB attenuation switch
Provides two input attenuation settings.
Detail 03
12 dB/octave high-pass filter at 125 Hz
Provides a selectable filter centered at 125 Hz.
Detail 04
138 dB SPL maximum at 0.5% THD
States the microphone’s maximum SPL rating under that distortion measurement.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Its specified power requirement is the Revelation Power Supply Unit with 110/220 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Which polar patterns can the Revelation II use?
Its control continuously transitions between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 patterns.
02Does it have a pad and high-pass filter?
Yes. It has 0 dB and -10 dB attenuation settings plus a 12 dB/octave high-pass filter at 125 Hz.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Polar Pattern
- Continuously variable
- Frequency Response
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity
- –40dB re 1 V/Pa
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Attenuation Switch
- 0dB, –10dB
4 detailsBody & build
- Metal Finish
- Dark Violet and Black Chrome
- Color
- Purple
- Type
- Variable Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone
- Body Finish
- Dark Violet and Black Chrome
2 detailsConnections & power
- Output Impedance
- 140 ohms
- Power Requirements
- Revelation Power Supply Unit 110/220 VAC, 50/60Hz
1 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 2
7 detailsOther
- S N Ratio
- 76dB
- Diaphragm
- Dual gold-sputtered, 6 micron diaphragm
- High Pass Filter
- 12dB/octave @ 125Hz
- Tube Type
- EF86
- Size
- 7 1/2 inch x 2 1/2 inch/190 mm x 63.5 mm (mic only)
- Max SPL For 5 Thd
- 138dB SPL
- Equivalent Noise
- –18dB (A-weighted IEC 651)
