C1

Common name: Miktek C1

Production Status: In production

The Miktek C1 is a large diaphragm FET condenser microphone. It uses the new MK1 capsule developed by Miktek featuring dual 1-inch diaphragms made using 5-micron Mylar with a 0.4-micron layer of evaporated gold. The diaphragm is precisely tensioned and mounted to a carefully tuned backplate to create the finished capsule. The C1’s head amplifier has been designed around the AMI T7 transformer and employs high-quality components including hand-selected transistors. The head amplifier design features a unique circuit that allows the user to switch the capsule bias voltage from +44 to +60 volts to alter the capsule response depending on recording application. With the bias set at +44 volts the capsule’s diaphragm is under less tension, so it reacts to extremely subtle changes in sound pressure enabling the microphone to capture the slightest nuances while when the voltage is set to +60 volts, the capsule reacts in a very accurate and articulate manner. The C1 comes packaged in a wood presentation case with swivel-mount and shock-mount.