Musikmesse is just around the corner and so are the many new products set to come our way, like the new MXL Microphones Revelation variable pattern tube microphone ($1,495 MSRP).

The Revelation is a studio microphone with a dual gold-sputtered, 6-micron diaphragm; an EF86 pentode tube designed to deliver warm, transparent sound; and a tuned grill cavity that reduces standing waves and harmonic distortion. Any type of polar pattern may be selected via the variable knob located on the Revelation power supply; dial in any pattern, from omnidirectional to cardioid to Figure-8. Other features include a -10 dB pad for high sound pressure level sources and a bass roll-off switch to help reduce proximity effect.

Weighing in at over two pounds, the Revelation mic comes with an aluminum flight case, the Revelation power supply, shockmount, micro-fiber cleaning cloth, a 15-foot XLR Mogami microphone cable, and a 15-foot, 7-pin Mogami cable.

MXL notes that the Revelation is ideal for use as a go-to room mic or for recording vocals, instruments, or percussion. For more details, please visit mxlmics.com.