MXL Revelation Mini FET Condenser Review:
What To Expect from This Mic
Quality
While this is a budget condenser microphone, we were really impressed with the tonal quality that it offered.
The sounds of the drums and cymbals were picked up very clearly and accurately. The sounds were especially good when we used two of these in conjunction as overhead mics.
The mic was also easy to mix with and control and EQ.
Construction
This is definitely the most luxurious mic that we’ve tried in this price range. All the other condenser mics have standard designs, but there was something about this one that just made it feel more premium.
We also loved the purple/blue casing, and we thought it had a lot of personality.
One big thing to mention is the switchable dB pads. They can be very useful with loud sound sources so that you don’t get any distortion, making the mic even more catered to drumming.
Performance
As we said earlier, the mic is quite accurate. It tends to easily pick up all the small details of your drumming, no matter how it’s positioned above your kit.
The only thing we didn’t enjoy was its larger casing. Pencil mics are always easier to use with drum kits, as they’re easier to position.
This mic took a bit of work to get into the right place before we could play comfortably without worrying about it.
However, it performed brilliantly once it was there!
Price Value Ratio
The price-to-value of this mic was the best part about it, in our opinion. You could consider this a budget condenser, as it costs a few hundred dollars less than most of the popular options on the market.
However, the performance quality was amazing, and it easily compared to the sounds you get from those other mics.
So, this mic is well worth the money you spend on it. We also suggest that you get two so that you can have a good overhead mic setup.