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Miktek CV4 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser

Name: Miktek CV4 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser
Brand: Miktek
SKU: 5589
Price: 1699.00 USD
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With a bottom end that is big, warm and tight, with mids that are present and even, along with a high frequency response that’s sweet and airy, the CV4 is ideal for recording single vocalists, and per...

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Sound Pure's Take

It doesn’t take more than a single listen to hear and understand why the CV4 has earned its reputation as being one of the best sounding LDC tube mics to emerge within the last decade. We’re fully aware of how loaded that statement is, but quite frankly this is one of those microphones you have to hear and experience first hand to fully take in.

The CV4 is a modern tube LDC mic with a polished, mix-ready tonality and an incredibly smooth transient response. Its tube warmth adds just the right amount of harmonic richness and fullness without becoming overbearing, causing it to be more flexible on a wider range of different voices and instruments than some of the more colored alternatives.

While the CV4 performs wonderfully on acoustic guitar, piano, and bowed string instruments, I found its greatest strength to be on both male and female vocals. There it delivered a clear and controlled mid-range, tight bottom-end, and an open and shimmering top-end that required little to no effort to fit into the mix.

As a very smooth large diaphragm tube condenser, its result on instruments is a very lush and large sound. This can be excellent for more pushed back rhythm tracks, but may be a hair too smooth for more articulate lead or finger style performances that you may want to sit more forward in the mix. For those scenarios the extra detail found in the Peluso 22 251 or even Miktek’s CV3 would provide more cut and articulation to benefit those playing styles while still providing that pleasing LDC tube richness and polish.

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2K LDC Tube Mic Shootout on Female Vocals: Pearlman TM1, Miktek CV4, Peluso P67, Telefunken AR51

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In this video we put 4 LDC tube microphones from the 2K price point up against eachother on female vocals: the Pearlman TM1, the Miktek CV4, the Peluso P-67, and the Telefunken AR-51. Can you tell which is which? Joining us for this shootout are Ayisa Adderley (vocals) and Caige Crampshee (guitar) from the band Eyes Eat Suns. Check them out at http://eyeseatsuns.band/

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In this video, Sound Pure pro audio specialist Mark Kuzio discusses the Miktek CV4 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser microphone, and demonstrates its capabilities on vocals.

LDC Tube Shootout on Small and Large Body Acoustic Guitars

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This blind shootout focuses on four of our favorite large diaphragm tube mics, the Lauten Oceanus, CharterOak SA538B, Peluso P12, and the Miktek CV4. First we'll hear them on a small body guitar using a finger style technique, then we switch it up to showcase how they sound using a flat pick technique on a large body guitar. All four of these mics were run through our Vintech 573 preamps and Apogee Symphony converter. If you want to know which mic is which and/or want to get the full length high resolution files for yourself, send us a quick email at mics@soundpure.com. Additionall all four of these mics are available for SoundPure's unique Try-Before-You-Buy program, so if you would like to hear how one of these mics will sound in your studio with your gear, give us a call and we'd be happy to talk more with you. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching

Miktek CV3 vs CV4 Microphone Shootout on Male Vocals

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In this video we conduct a blind shootout between two of Miktek's excellent large diaphragm condenser microphones, the CV3 and the CV4. First we'll hear the mics solo'd and completely dry, then we'll hear them once more in the context of a mix with acoustic guitars and a touch of reverb on the vocal. If you'd like to know which is which and get the hi-res audio files to compare for yourself, give us a ring or shoot us an email to mics(at)soundpure.com and we'd be happy to provide you with them. Additionally both the CV4 and CV3 are eligible for our Try-Before-You-Buy demo program, so if you like what you hear and would like to experience one of these mics for yourself, give us a call at anytime for more information. We want to extend a huge thank you to our performers George and Danny of the NC roots rock band Jack the Radio! Make sure to check them and their tunes out at www.JacktheRadio.com. If you like what you hear, check this gear out at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

Vocal Mic Shootout: Lauten Oceanus, Miktek CV4, CharterOak SA538, Peluso VTB

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This blind Tube Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone shootout on Male Vocals features 4 great tube mics: the Peluso VTB, Miktek Cv4, CharterOak SA538, and the Lauten Oceanus. All four mics were run through our Vintech 573 Preamp Modules and Apogee Symphony Converter. First we'll hear the mics completely dry, and then each mic within a mix. If you would like the results of the shootout or all four full length hi-res audio files to compare for yourself, shoot us an email to mics(at)soundpure.com at anytime. Additionally all of these microphones are eligible for our free Try-Before-You-Buy demo program, so if you like what you hear and would like to experience one of these mics for yourself, give us a call at anytime for more information. Huge thanks to our performers George and Danny of Jack the Radio. Make sure to check them out at www.JacktheRadio.com! If you have any questions about the four mics used, the shootout setup, or recording gear in general - we're here to help. Thanks for watching! 919-682-5552 or toll free 888-528-9703.

Vocal Compressor Shootout: Vintage UA 175-B vs. ADL 1700

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The ADL 1700 is all tube design mu compressor with incredible flexibility. Its warmth and clarity makes it an excellent addition to any pro or home studio. The 1700 was modeled after the vintage UA 175 and 176 compressors, so we thought the best way to showcase this workhorse compressor was to compare a new ADL 1700 with a vintage UA 175-B. In this video, SoundPure Pro Audio Expert, Allen Palmer, finishes our shootout series on the 1700, with Vocals. The ADL 1700 is available for SoundPure's Try Before You Buy program, so if you want to hear it in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at ProAudio@SoundPure.com. If you like what you hear, check out this gear at SoundPure.com or give us a call anytime at 919.682.5552. Thanks for watching!

From Miktek

The Miktek CV4 is a large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone offering nine pick-up patterns. The CV4’s sound is truly large and produces a musical response that will please artists, producers and most seasoned engineers a like. The bottom end is big, warm and tight, with mids that are present and even, along with a high frequency response that’s sweet and airy. The CV4 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 ambient room mics.

The CV4 utilizes the MK9 capsule developed by Miktek.

This unique capsule features dual 1-inch diaphragms manufactured using 5-micron Mylar with a 0.4-micron layer of evaporated gold, which is precisely tensioned, mounted to carefully-tuned backplates, and set back-to-back to create the final capsule. 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 heart and soul of the CV4’s head amplifier is the AMI BT4 transformer, which offers a classic sound and an extended low frequency response found in the earliest versions of the most famous vintage tube microphones. Together with an original NOS (new-old-stock) Telefunken EF800 tube, in which the high-voltage circuit has been uniquely implemented, the microphone challenges the performance of the best-in-class industry standards without hesitation.

The Miktek CV4 is hand-built using components from the US, Europe and Asia, and is tested and packaged in Nashville, Tennessee, USA. Each microphone includes its serialized frequency response graph created during final testing.

The CV4 is packaged with its swivel mount in a wooden box, which is set inside an aluminum case with the included power supply unit, 7-pin XLR cable and shock mount.

Classic Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Design

MK9 Dual 1-inch Capsule with 5-micron Mylar, Evaporated Gold Diaphragms

Nine Selectable Pick-up Patterns: Omni, Hyper Cardioid, Cardioid, Half Cardioid, Figure-8, and a transitional pattern in between each of those

AMI BT4 Transformer

Original NOS Telefunken EF800 Tube

Individual serialized Frequency Response Graph

External Power Supply and 7-pin XLR Cable

Wood Presentation Case with swivel-mount, shock-mount and rugged aluminum Carrying Case

Frequency Response: 20~20000Hz
Sensitivity: -35 dBV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB
Dynamic range: 117dB
S/N Ratio: 78dB
Max. SPL: 133 dB
Power Supply: Miktek PS4

Manuals & documents

CV4 User Manual Download

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