Owners Manual

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Introduction
The Miktek C5 provides discerning engineers a valuable new tool for critical recording, especially of acoustic
instruments. The C5 is fitted with our MK5a, 0.5-inch cardioid capsule, which produces a super-linear, full-bodied
response. The capsule employs a 5-micron tensioned Mylar diaphragm, on which a 0.5-micron layer of evaporated gold is
applied. Tight tolerances and special attention to precise machining of the backplate, and acoustical porting, produces an
off-axis response that ensures the accuracy of the microphone. The C5’s electronic circuit design is unique and features
the AMI T5 transformer together with the implementation of high quality, exotic components including hand-selected
transistors. The result is a sweet response reminiscent of the iconic classic mics of the past. The Miktek C5 is perfect for
recording acoustic instruments including violin, acoustic guitar, mandolin, dobro, brass, woodwinds, and piano. And as
expected, the C5 produces excellent results on drums as overheads and on hi-hats too. The C5 body is constructed of
solid brass, and the platinum finish and stunning appointments make the mic as good to look at, as it is to hear. In order
to ensure the utmost quality, each microphone is carefully hand assembled and tested in our factory in Nashville, TN
USA. The microphone is available as single unit; model C5, or in a matched pair set; model C5MP. The C5 is packed in a
wooden presentation box along with its proprietary mic stand holder. The C5MP set features two C5’s with frequency
responses matching within 1dB. Also included in the C5MP is a wooden presentation box to hold the microphones pair,
along with two mic stand holders, plus two shockmounts, two windscreens and a stereo mounting bar, all set in a rugged
aluminum road case. Ideal for both recording and live sound application, the C5 will impress the most discriminating
engineers, producers and artists.