Microphones Spec Sheet
C5 Small Diaphragm
Cardioid Pencil
Condenser
MK5a 0.5-inch Cardioid Capsule with 5-micron Mylar, 7
Evaporated Gold Diaphragm
AMI T5 Transformer 7
Hand-selected Transistors 7
Individual serialized Frequency Response Graph 7
Available as a single mic in a wood Presentation Case with 7
Mic Clip; or
Available as a stereo matched pair with wood Presentation 7
Case with Mic Clips, Shock-mounts, Windscreens, Stereo
Bar Set, in a rugged aluminum carrying case
T
he Miktek C5 pencil condenser provides discerning
engineers with a valuable new tool for the critical
recording of acoustic instruments. e C5, fitted with our
MK5a, 0.5-inch cardioid capsule, produces a super-linear,
full-bodied response. e capsule employs a 5-micron ten-
sioned Mylar diaphragm, on which a 0.5-micron layer of
evaporated gold is applied. Tight tolerances and special at-
tention to precise machining of the backplate, and acousti-
cal porting, produces an off-axis response that ensures the
accuracy of the microphone.
e C5’s head amplifier has been designed around the
AMI T5 transformer and, together with the implementa-
tion of high quality components including hand-selected
transistors, offers a sweet response reminiscent of the
iconic classic mics of the past. e Miktek C5 is perfect for
recording acoustic instruments including violin, acoustic
guitar, mandolin, dobro, brass, woodwind, and piano. e
C5 produces excellent results on drums as overheads or
hi-hat mics.
e Miktek C5 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.
e C5 is available as a single instrument packaged with
a mic clip and wooden presentation box, or as a matched
pair packaged with two clips in a wooden box and set in-
side an aluminum case. Matched-pair accessories include
two shock mounts, windscreens and a stereo bar.