----------------------------------- Thu Dec 30, 2004 9:42 pm Re: MXL V69 vs Neumann M149 - tube mics on an Acoustic Guita ----------------------------------- you know man...it's really awesome that your posting these comparisons...i mean...just going to the effort of putting them up is really great...good show! But in this case i have to disagree...i thought the m149 sounded WAY better....tons of silk...not nearly as harsh as the mxl. There's a clarity to the midrange that is more pleasing or something...smoother. just my opinion. d.