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Miktek CV4

Item ID: CV4

Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Mic with 9 Selectable Polar Pickup Patterns, Shockmount, and Aluminum Case

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Get That "Vintage Sound!"

Everything you want from a large-diaphragm tube mic! The CV4 from Miktek manages to give you two things every studio engineer wants — amazing tube warmth plus extreme versatility. Forget those single-purpose mics that only sound good on male vocals or female vocals... when you invest in the CV4 large-diaphragm condenser microphone, you're getting a multipurpose studio workhorse. The versatility comes from the CV4's nine pickup patterns, easily selectable to tailor your sound to any source. You'll love the CV4 on the usual suspects, including vocalists and acoustic guitar. You'll be surprised, though, by how well the CV4's musical response works in a pair as overheads or as ambient room mics.





The heart of the Miktek CV4's sound comes from its AMI BT4 transformer and original NOS Telefunken EF800 tube — offering up a classic sound you'd expect from some of the earliest vintage tube microphones. All in all, the CV4 manages to gives you that artist-pleasing, producer-pleasing "big sound." The bottom end is warm, tight, and big, complete with present and even mids. And the highs? Sweet and airy, reminiscent of those vintage studio staples that drive a high price tag. And you get all of that, at unbeatable value, with the CV4. To round things out, Miktek's CV4 comes with a swivel mount in a wooden box, set inside an aluminum case, and complete with a power supply, a 7-pin XLR cable, and a shockmount. Worth every dollar.

Miktek CV4 Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Features at a Glance:
  • Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone with vintage-style warmth
  • Nine selectable polar patterns for versatility in the studio
  • Features the MK9 capsule with dual 1" diaphragms
  • Sports an AMI BT4 transformer for a classic sound and extended low-end response
  • Features an original NOS Telefunken EF800 tube
  • Hand-built using components from the US, Europe, and Asia. Tested/packaged in Nashville.
  • Each microphone includes its serialized frequency response graph created during final testing
  • Packaged with its swivel mount in a wooden box, set inside an aluminum case

Give yourself that vintage-style tube condenser warmth, at an unbeatable value: choose the Miktek CV4!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern(s) Nine Patterns Through Cardioid, Omni, and Figure-8
Frequency Response 20Hz-20kHz
Max SPL 133 dB
Signal to Noise Ratio 78 dB
Self Noise 16 dB
Diaphram Size 1"
Pads 10 dB
Manufacturer Part Number CV4

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based on 15 reviews

Sonic Sensation!!

by Lynn from Michigan
February 29, 2012
Music Background: 35 years as a professional singer
I've been singing Gospel music for almost 35 years and have recorded my vocals in many of the great studios in the US. I've used many of the best known microphones these studios had to offer. Since bu... read more [+]ilding my home studio I have been looking for a great vocal mic with a budget in the $1,500.00 price range. I've found it in the Miktek CV4. While working on my latest project the first thing I noticed was the purity of this mic. It does record everything,so be aware. I love the warm but distinct character this mic produces. My dream of owning a big tube 5K mic is over. I'm very pleased with this Sonic Sensation! close [-]

The new centerpiece

by Jeremy from Anderson, IN
January 19, 2012
Music Background: Producer/engineer
This is one of those is that will sound great on just about anything you put it on. It shines on male vocals. It have a very pleasing top end. Silky would be a fine adjective to use. Warm, fast, res... read more [+]ponsive, true... Others that certainly apply. My new favorite! close [-]

amazing

by dallas from WV, USA
January 14, 2012
Music Background: Hobby
far and away my favorite mic for vocals

Great Sounding mic...BUT

by khalid barzanji from NY
December 15, 2011
Music Background: Mixed
This is real great sounding mic BUT it has some physics problems
1-Shockmount is not Vertical strait ..the mic looks like the tower of Pisa... I give (1 of 5 stars) for its Shockmount..
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2- when you want to unplug it ...it is so difficult to press the 5pin cable switch to remove the cable ...because the Shockmount is not Designed well for the mic..
In Total... if you are looking for great sound but you Don't care about the pro looking and Finishing details ...
THIS IS THE TRUE GREAT ONE close [-]

HAVE ONE

by WILLIE K from MAUI, HI USA
May 20, 2011
Music Background: RECORDING ARTIST/ENTERTAINER/RECORD CO./UNCLE!!!
THE CV4 WAS GIVEN TO ME AT THE NAMM ANAHEIM THIS YEAR, AND GUESS WHAT, IT REPLACED MY NEUMAN U87 IN MY STUDIO, THIS IS NOT A LIE BUT I ALREADY HAVE 3 RECORDING PROJECTS COMING OUT AT THE END OF THIS Y... read more [+]EAR AND ALL MY CLIENTS LOVED THE CV4. SORRY NEUMAN YOU HAVE BEEN REPLACED!!! close [-]
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