CV3

Common name: Miktek CV3

Production Status: In production

The Miktek CV3 is a large diaphragm valve condenser microphone with nine patterns. The CV3 uses a Miktek MK9 centre terminated capsule developed in house with dual 1 inch diaphragms manufactured using a 5-micron Mylar with a 0.4 micron layer of evaporated gold, tensioned and mounted to carefully tuned backplates. Tight tolerances and special attention to precise machining of the backplate produce a linear off-axis response that ensures the accuracy of the microphone. The CV3’s head amplifier employs exotic discrete components and the output stage features a custom Miktek T7 transformer. The CV3 uses a hand selected subminiature 6J1B-Q pentode vacuum tube, in which the high-voltage circuit has been uniquely implemented. The tube is mounted with IDC connectors for easy replacement. The CV3 is ideal for recording single vocalists, and perfect for acoustic instruments, groups of vocals, piano, string ensembles, winds, overheads on a drum kit or as an ambient microphone.