MXL puts it all together for you.
The MXL 3000 Premium FET recording mic bundle includes an MXL 3000 microphone, a 25' Mogami mic cable, shockmount and matching pop filter. The MXL 3000 has a large 25 mm gold-sputtered capsule and an FET preamplifier with premium components within the signal path. Its transformer-coupled output is very reminiscent of the circuit designs found in early British recording consoles. When used for recording vocals, the microphone has amazing clarity and warmth. It is a stunningly detailed microphone that is also appropriate for instrument miking, especially of string and wind instruments.