Condenser tube microphone Octave MKL-5000-FDM2-00, in wooden case

MKL-5000-FDM2-00 Condenser tube microphone, in wooden case, with power supply, shock absorber and cable, Octave

Octave MKL-5000 is a tube condenser studio microphone with a wide diaphragm and variable directivity characteristic.

Five reasons why the MKL-5000 tube condenser microphone is so popular:

Unusual capsule design with different directivity characteristics (cardioid, figure-eight, circle);
Stylish, eye-catching "retro" design. The body is made of brass, which makes it lightweight and durable;
High quality sound recording;
Wide range of applications: from recording choral singing to solo performance;
Special, warm, timbre, "live", juicy sound.

Stylized as a "retro" tube condenser microphone MKL-5000 has long been a favorite of sound engineers around the world. Developed and put into production almost ten years ago, the MKL-5000 combines the most advanced achievements of Octave in the field of professional sound recording.

To supply the polarizing voltage to the diaphragm of the capsule, as well as to power the amplifier, an external source is used - power supply unit BP-101, which operates from the AC mains 50Hz/220V or 60Hz/110V.

Microphone MKL-5000 is an ideal tool for creating a memorable image of a soloist, reciter or entertainer. It will be a faithful assistant to the sound engineer when recording solo musical instruments, vocals or choir. For better recording of vocalists it is recommended to use a pop filter.

Recommended applications

Recording of vocals, choirs.
Recording of solo instruments.
Recording of studio announcers.

MKL-5000 is an excellent microphone that allows you to solve many studio tasks. It is a very flexible instrument, suitable for recording both voice and acoustic instruments. This microphone is characterized by an open, bright and warm sound.

The bright, detailed top end is particularly suitable for recording low male vocals and recitative, as well as for recording acoustic and electric guitars. Perfectly conveys the timbral coloration of the voice from a whisper to a powerful pitch, and the unique frequency characteristics of the microphone allows you to easily lay vocals in the mix.

The MKL-5000 microphone package includes

Microphone cable (length 5 meters).
Power supply unit BP-101 with power cable.
Damper "Spider" AM-65/27.
Microphone stand holder.
Wooden case.
Technical characteristics of condenser tube microphone MKL-5000
Directionality - cardioid, circle, figure-eight.
Operating frequency range, Hz - 20-20 000.
Free field sensitivity of the microphone at 1000 Hz, mV/Pa - 20.
Equivalent sound pressure level due to own noise (according to curve A), dB, not more than 18.
Nominal impedance Ohm - 600.
Nominal load impedance Ohm - 1000.
Sound pressure limit level in the range of 250-8000 Hz, dB, not less than 125.
Connector type - XLR-3.
Temperature range, °С - +5/+45.
Overall dimensions, mm: diameter 64, length 255.

Microphone MKL-5000-FDM2-00 is packed in a branded wooden case FDM2.