C5

Common name: Miktek C5

Production Status: In production

The Miktek C5 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone employing a MK5a 0.5-inch cardioid capsule. The capsule features a 5-micron tensioned Mylar diaphragm, on which a 0.4-micron layer of evaporated gold is applied. Tight tolerances and special attention to precise machining of the back-plate, and acoustical porting, produces an off-axis response that ensures the accuracy of the microphone. The microphone also includes the MK5b omnidirectional capsule. The C5’s head amplifier has been designed around the AMI T5 transformer and uses high quality components including hand-selected transistors. The C5 is ideal for recording acoustic instruments including violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro, brass, woodwind, and piano. and also works well with drums as overheads or for recording hi-hat. The microphone comes with a wooden box and a clip. It is also available in matched pairs.