Experts prefer Rode NT1A over Blucoil MXL 990
On 11 May 2024 (2 hours ago) we went through 92 Microphone expert endorsements .
Currently, Rode NT1A received 1 endorsement from MusicTech (6 Apr 2022). Meanwhile, Blucoil MXL 990 did not receive any endorsements this month.
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | CNN Underscored  | SoundGuys  | IGN  | MusicTech  | Music Radar  | PianoDreamers  | PCMag  | PC Gamer  | Tom's Guide  | Wirecutter  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42 | N/A | $179 |  Rode NT1A The Rode NT1A is a high-quality condenser microphone with a wide frequency response range and cardioid directional pattern, ideal for recording vocals and acoustic instruments in a professional studio setting. | - | - | - | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| N/A | N/A | $100 |  Blucoil MXL 990 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 6 Apr 2022 MusicTech ranked Rode NT1A as #6
Rank Microphone ... ... #6 out of 15 Rode NT1A ... ... Source: www.musictech.net
Blucoil MXL 990 
Rode NT1A Customers like Rode NT1A somewhat more
At ReviewFinder we prefer to focus on professional product reviews, because customer reviews can be disproportionately affected by unrelated factors such as delivery, specific seller listing problems, and, of course, fake reviews. With that said, below is the summary of consumer sentiment.
Rode NT1A
CS of 10 is similar to a 4.8 star review, CS of 0 is similar to a 2 star review.
Rode NT1A, the pricier option, tends to get more favorable reviews than Blucoil MXL 990.
As can be seen in the chart above, median best-selling microphone receives a consumer score of 9.0 (great). Both Blucoil MXL 990 and Rode NT1A receive customer reviews that average out above that median threshold.
| Blucoil MXL 990 |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
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| Rode NT1A |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
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| Median best-selling Microphone |
In comparison:
9.0 Great
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Rode NT1A is more popular than Blucoil MXL 990
It's fairly safe to say that Rode NT1A is a more popular microphone than Blucoil MXL 990, based on its 1,000+ reviews. Popularity is determined based on product sales. Note that older and cheaper products tend to sell more.
To consider
| Table: Top compared alternatives for Blucoil MXL 990 and Rode NT1A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Monoprice Dark Matter Sentry | $100 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Monoprice Dark Matter Sentry N/A
| 2 expert recommendations | |
 | Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set | $186 |
We don't yet have enough review information for Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set N/A
| 3 expert recommendations | |
 | Elgato Wave 3 | $150 |
In comparison:
9.7 Amazing
| 3 expert recommendations | More Popular Better Reviews |
 | Rode NT-USB | $169 |
In comparison:
9.6 Amazing
| No expert recommendations | More Popular |
| Rank | Change | Price | Microphone | CNN Underscored | SoundGuys | IGN | MusicTech | Music Radar
| PianoDreamers | PCMag | PC Gamer | Tom's Guide | Wirecutter |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $249 |  Shure MV7 The Shure MV7 microphone is a versatile and adaptable option for podcasters, streamers, and content creators, offering excellent sound quality, noise-cancelling capabilities, and connectivity options. | - | - | 5 | 4 | 7 | - | 8 | 1 | - | - |
| 2 | - | $87 |  Blue Yeti The Blue Yeti microphone is a versatile and durable device with four directional patterns, a built-in headphone jack, and compatibility with a wide range of devices and software, making it a popular choice among content creators, podcasters, and gamers. | 1 | - | - | 11 | - | - | - | - | 1 | - |
| 3 | - | $89 |  Shure SM57 The Shure SM57 microphone is highly regarded for its exceptional sound quality, durability, versatility, and compatibility, making it a popular choice among musicians, producers, and recording engineers for capturing instruments and vocals in various live and studio settings. | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| 4 | - | $150 |  Elgato Wave 3 The Elgato Wave 3 is a versatile and reliable USB microphone designed for content creators, podcasters, and live streamers, featuring a cardioid polar pattern, two connectivity options, advanced features, and compatibility with both PC and Mac. | 3 | 1 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [18]
- with a score: 5
- without a score: 13
| Highest score by makebeats101.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 18 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by gearspace.com | 74 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
- DELIVERS FULL-BODIED SOUND - The MXL 990 Microphone features a 20mm condenser capsule, low-noise FET preamp, and balanced output. It enhances your voice or acoustic guitar with silky sweet high-end while retaining the tight lows and mid-range.
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- Bundle Includes: Rode NT1A Complete Vocal Recording Microphone Package with Knox Gear TX-100 Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones
- Ideal Use: Packaged in the 'Complete Vocal Recording Solution', the NT1-A includes everything you need to get a truly professional vocal recording and is ideal for home studio recording
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Blucoil MXL 990 is a popular option in the middle of the microphones price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling microphones and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as IK Multimedia iRig Mic Studio or Monoprice Dark Matter Sentry .
Blucoil MXL 990 is $8.33 cheaper than the average microphone ($108.28).
Rode NT1A is a popular option on the higher end of the price range. It's in the top 3 bestselling microphones and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as Apogee MiC Plus or MXL 2003A .
Rode NT1A is $70.72 more expensive than the average microphone ($108.28).
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