MK-012 / MC-012

189 €

Common name: Oktava MK-012

Production Status: In production

The MK-012 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone with three interchangeable capsules. Available capsules include cardioid, hyper-cardioid omnidirectional and figure of eight polar patterns. In addition, two cardioid capsules can be used via an optional adapter to obtain a figure of eight polar pattern response. Includes microphone holder, in-line 10 dB attenuation pad and wooden box.
The MK-012 preamplifier module can also power the MK-101 large diaphragm cardioid, MK-102 large diaphragm cardioid with extended frequency response, MK103 medium diaphragm and the new 27 mm cardioid MK-104 capsule. Besides the standard MK-012 preamplifier module a UP-012 Universal Preamp with an integrated attenuation pad and low-cut filter is also available. The MK-012 Mini variant has a 3-metre cable between the powering unit and the capsule thread. Finally, a “Mini Tube” vacuum tube amplifier employing a low-noise miniature military 6SB-V valve is also available. This ships in a wooden box containing the power supply, microphone cable, power cable, amplifier module, 10 dB in-line attenuation pad and microphone holder. The average price shown is for a single MK-02 amplifier with a cardioid capsule.

Read Andrew Thompson’s article about this mic, its history, uses, and caveats.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
10 mV/Pa
Max SPL
140
Max SPL, THD:
1
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
18 dB-A
Output Impedance
300Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Phantom 48 only
Supply Current
8 mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
6S6B-V

Switchable Options

Pad
10dB
Filter/EQ

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Silver nickel
Weight
70 g
Length
105 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
20 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Mic holder, storage box
Optional
Shockmount. Windscreen