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Miktek C7

Item ID: C7

Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone with 3 Selectable Pickup Patterns, Switchable Bias Voltage, and Aluminum Carrying Case

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From Our Research Team:

Your Ticket to Silky Smooth Vocals!

Amazing vocal microphone! The C7 is an ear-pleasing large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone — the sort of mic you can put up, turn up, and call it a day. Plus, thanks to the three selectable pickup patterns, the C7 is as versatile as it is sweet sounding. It features cardioid, omni, and bidirectional pickup patterns — each convenient. You'll love being able to use the bidirectional pattern to capture two backing vocalists at once, or get an amazing live duet recording. As for the sound, the C7 is warm on the bottom and super-silky on the top. At the same time, though, its midrange is both natural and open. A first-call pick when you're recording vocals, but don't be afraid to use the Miktek C7 on guitar amps, as overheads on a drum kit, or when recording nearly any kind of acoustic instrument.



How does the Miktek C7 manage to sound so good? Its head amplifier has been designed around the AMI T7 transformer, coupled with high-quality components and hand-selected transistors. The goal? To get as close as possible to the tone of the most desired vintage microphones. For even more versatility, the C7 features a unique circuit that lets you switch the capsule's bias voltage from +48-+60 volts. That means you get two microphone voices in one. Use the +48 setting when you want to capture even the slightest of performance nuances. Switch over to +60 for an extremely articulate, accurate sound. However you use the C7, be glad you spent so little for such a big-deal microphone. Miktek nailed it with this one. If you're investing in your first high-quality microphone for all-around vocal and acoustic instrument recording, here's a stand-out pick: the Miktek C7.

Miktek C7 Large-diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone Features at a Glance:
  • Large-diaphragm, multipattern FET Condenser microphone
  • Delivers a vintage-like response, ideal for vocals
  • MK7 Dual 1" Capsule 4-micron Mylar, Evaporated Gold Diaphragms
  • Cardioid, Omni, and Bidirectional Pick-up Patterns
  • Highpass Filter and -10dB Pad Switches
  • Variable Capsule Bias Voltage for 2 Mic Voices in 1: 48/60v
  • AMI T7 Transformer
  • Individual serialized Frequency Response Graph
  • Wood Presentation Case with Swivelmount, Shockmount and Rugged Aluminum Carrying Case

Miktek's C7 is an outstanding FET condenser microphone, made to be versatile with the busy recordist in mind!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8
Frequency Response **20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 127 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio 81, 76, 72dB
Self Noise 13, 18, 22 dB
Diaphragm Size 1"
Pads 10 dB
Notes FET Microphone
Manufacturer Part Number C7

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based on 14 reviews

Miktek C7- Classical Gas

by Dr. Smooth's Sound Emporium from Philadelphia Region
May 6, 2012
Music Background: Guitarist, recording engineer, producer, studio owner
Bought this mike solely on recommendation of my "go to" Sweetwater Expert (Wayne Davis) to capture a vocalaist with extreme dynamic range as well as her percussive acoustic guitar and it exceeds all e... read more [+]xpectations. Extemely smooth! Where I was truly blown away was when using the Miktek C7 (through a Drawmer 1962 Tube preamp) on my own acoustic classical guitar. Ive been using my Gibson Chet Atkins and Godin electric guitars to track classical guitar parts...no more. Extremely versatile Mic. close [-]

Reviews Can't Do Justice

by TM from LA, CA
March 15, 2012
Music Background: Engineer, Producer, Arranger
This is one of those "hear to believe" situations. You've got every reviewer telling you its the best 900 dollar mic around, and it holds well or even beats mics much more expensive. Right... Like you... read more [+] haven't heard that one before with... what... every mic review on the planet?!

I was in your shoes a week ago.

Get it. There isn't one thing about this mic I don't honestly love. The look (much bigger in person than the pictures make it seem, honestly about the same size if not bigger than a u87), the box, the case, the shock mount. Oh yeah! It also sounds amazing!! It has a very smooth and rich mid range. The high end is still a tiny bit sibilant to me, but honestly every solid state mic is to my ears. This is the best FET I've heard, in and around its price range. I don't know if its the best around, I haven't heard them all. And there's a lot of great mics out there.

This is one of those pieces of gear you hear and go "I had NO IDEA what I was missing". Its just another step closer to being able to compete with the biggest studios around. There's a reason why all the big name engineers and producers are flocking to these mics.

You've gotta hear it to believe it. close [-]

MikteK C7 is Awesome !!

by Rafael from New Mexico
October 20, 2011
Music Background: Artist/Musician & Recording Engineer
I was looking for a good condenser at a reasonable price - I knew I couldn't afford any of those top of the line mics out there, so I was suggested trying the C7. Wow, I was so impressed with this... read more [+] one I couldn't believe the price for a mic that sounds as good as the top mics out there! Try it - you will love it :) close [-]

ITS MAGIC!!!

by Jay N. from St Louis, MO USA
October 2, 2011
Music Background: Producer, Songwriter
I expected this mic to potentially be very nice. But after i plugged it in and powered it up.....WOW....This little FET sounds legendary. If you have the money....or even if u dont have the money...sa... read more [+]ve up....i would take this mic over anything else in this price point. It has been the answer to my home studio sound....i use it for vocals thru my UA SOLO 610....ITS MAGIC! close [-]

My go to mic

by Jordan sikes from
September 30, 2011
Music Background: Engineer, producer, musician
I was hunting a new mic just for variety. And I plugged this mic in and was blown away. Piano, acoustic guitar, drum overhead and room mic, it doesn't matter this mic is awesome on everything!! I love... read more [+] this mic on vocals the smooth top end and the mid range is dipped a little. I ran this mic through a 1073 into a CL 1B and it was one of the most amazing vocal chains I had ever heard. Absolutely love this mic and the price even more! Great job Miktek close [-]
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