Tempo

Released Mar 31, 2012 · Analysis updated Feb 14, 2026

The MXL Tempo scores 81/100 based on 4 expert reviews in the external microphones category. Coverage includes reviews from Mactrast, Hightechtexan, Thinkcomputers, and Gpfault.

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based on 4 expert reviews

MactrastHightechtexanThinkcomputersGpfault

Low confidence · only 4 reviews

General agreement: our scores range from 75 (Thinkcomputers) to 90 (Mactrast). Mactrast tends to score generously across our dataset.

Average of 4 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score

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4 Publication Reviews

Independent publication04/2012

Independent publicationApr 6, 2012

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The MXL Tempo microphone is praised for its excellent sound quality, portability, and iPad compatibility, earning a 4.5/5 rating despite lacking an included iPad adapter.

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Independent publication10/2012

Independent publicationOct 14, 2012

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The Tempo Microphone from MXL is my choice because of its audio capability and ease of use with my computer.

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Independent publication07/2019

Independent publicationJul 17, 2019

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The MXL Tempo is a USB condenser microphone aimed at streamers, podcasters, and musicians looking for quality audio recording equipment.

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Independent publication07/2013

Independent publicationJul 5, 2013

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The MXL Tempo USB microphone offers a stylish red design and condenser microphone quality for cleaner audio, though its metal tripod can pick up vibrations.

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