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Exclusive Mic Month Special18 Months Interest Free Financing from Miktek!May is Microphone Month at Sweetwater, and we've partnered with Miktek Audio to make it easy to add that coveted Miktek mic to your collection. From April 30 through May 31, 2012, use your Sweetwater Musician's All Access Platinum Card to purchase Miktek microphones, and you'll pay NO INTEREST for 18 months! Minimum payments are required, and some restrictions apply. Click Here for full details.Miktek C5 (Matched Pair)Item ID: C5MPStereo Matched Pair of Small-diaphragm Pencil Condenser Microphones with 2 Clips, Wooden Box Inside Aluminum Case, 2 Shockmounts, Windscreens, and a Stereo Bar 
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From Our Research Team:Next-level Drum Overhead Miking!The pencil condenser is a critical studio tool, and the C5 matched pair is just the microphone duo for the important job. Miktek packed as much value as possible into these small-diaphragm condensers. They're fitted with Miktek's MK5a ½" capsule, which offers a full-bodied, super-linear response — just what you want from a critical recording mic. The other components in the Miktek C5 have been designed to offer up a sweet response that's reminiscent of iconic mics from studio lore. You'll love using the Miktek C5 matched pair as drum overheads. These mics are also a stellar combo for recording a number of nuanced acoustic instruments, including violin, acoustic guitar, and piano. Plus, thanks to high SPL handling, the C5 matched pair performs well on brass and woodwind instruments as well.When you're ready to treat yourself to a "big league" pencil condenser microphone experience, look to the Miktek C5 matched pair. It's a great combination of high-quality components and a linear response, offered at a can't-beat value. You even get an actual frequency-response graph — from your microphone's very serial number — that Miktek captured during final testing in Nashville, TN. Step up to the Miktek C5. Miktek C5 Small-diaphragm Pencil Condenser Microphone Matched Pair Features at a Glance:
Step into the microphone "big leagues"; get Miktek's high-quality C5 small-diaphragm pencil condenser matched pair! C5 (Matched Pair) Image Gallery
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Reviewsbased on 4 reviewsA Wonderful Mic to Have in Your Tool Kit
by David Vignola from CT
I was looking for a mic to capture acoustic guitar that was transparent and with proper mic placement, sounded like the instrument does when your physically standing in the room while it's being playe... read more [+]d. I have tired AKG C100's, Rhode NT1-A and a couple of other lower priced mic's but they all have a darkness to them that didn't pick up the true sound of the guitar and needed a lot of EQ to make them sound decent, but was always falling short of a great acoustic guitar tone.May 2, 2012 Music Background: Musician, Audio Engineer I called to speak to my sales re (AJ Peterson), who by the way has been extremely helpful to me over the last couple of years as I been setting up my studio....Thank you A.J.! He had suggested going with the Miktek C5. He said he was really impressed on how well and transparent these mic's were and that he not only had great success using them on acoustic instruments but also using them on drums as overhead mics. So I thought, These could be a really nice pair of mic's that can be used on several different sources with great success. I first tired these on acoustic guitar. We were playing a Taylor 900 series 6-string and also recorded a Taylor 355 12 string. Set up the mic about 6"-8" away from the body pointed at the 12th fret on a 45 degree angle....pretty typical mic technique right? We were blown away on how well these mic's sounded. When listening back to the recording in the control room we were amazed on how transparent the Miktek were and if you were to close your eyes you would think the person was in the room playing the guitar right in front of you. No EQ really needed, just roll off a little bottom end. We tried a few different mic positions and the result was the same. It was impossible to make this mic sound bad. If you want different tones, just move the mic and the Miktek's will accurately reflect the true tone of the guitar. I have not tried these on drums or electric guitar yet but I have read other reviews where people have and had great results so I am looking forward to that! I would say if your looking for a good mid priced mic that can be used on several sources and sound great, the give the Miktek's a try. For the money you really can't beat them. close [-] Sell your 184s.
by Ian Carlson from Minneapolis, MN
Fantastic acoustic guitar microphone, but money in the bank on overheads, a stereo pair over a string quartet, and almost anything acoustic. Not brittle, but very sharp. A/Bed them against a 184, an... read more [+] SM81, a 414, a C451B, and an NT-5 on acoustic guitar through an Avid 192 & an API 512c preamp, and the C5 is the clear cut winner. A fantastic microphone investment for casual users AND professionals. close [-]
November 4, 2010 Music Background: Studio Owner great great great
by Said Saba from Lima Peru
excellent design, excellent presentation (talking about the matched pair) nice stereo bar, nice clips and shock mounts!!August 12, 2011 Music Background: Recording Engineer, Pro Musician EXCELLENT MIC QUALITY!! REALLY FLAT! Excellent Microphones
by Gary Gidak from Phoenix, AZ
I purchased the match set of C5 mics on the advice of my sales engineer. I had no previous experience with Miktek, and was hesitant to spend the money on something with which I was unfamiliar. What a ... read more [+]great buy!June 14, 2011 Music Background: Pro Musician, Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Producer I recently recorded my Taylor 414ce acoustic using the C5, and a Great River, 500 series preamp, and I couldn't believe the sound. The tone was excellent, and "airy", and the low end "boom" I usually get with larger diaphragm mics was exceptionally diminished, which created a more round, clean tone. The high end is well pronounced without being harsh, and the mids are nice and smooth. I would compare these mics to any mic costing twice as much, plus they're made in the US! Finally I have a matched pair of great mics, that capture the sound of my acoustic guitar with incredible fidelity. close [-] Sweetwater Advice
Nick SchenkelWe just heard the entire Miktek line shot out against "the usual suspects" of studio microphones. These microphones are unbelieveable. The warmth and character of the C5 microphones set them apart from an increasingly sterile market. They sound great. At this price, you owe it to yourself and your music to check them out. Also popular
Miktek C5 (Matched Pair)
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