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OmnidirectionalCardioidHypercardioidBidirectionalWide CardioidOktava MKL-012

Detachable-Capsule Pencil Tube Condenser Microphone

The MKL-012 is a tube condenser head amp that accepts all MK-012 capsules.

The amplifier circuit is based on the Lomo 19A4 circuit. There is an output transformer within the external power supply.

Oktava MKL-012 kitThe tube is a subminiature triode, model 6С6Б-В. (The Western designation is unknown at this time.) As in all subminiature tube mics, this tube is not socketed, but hardwired to the circuit board.

The MKL-012 is available in black or silver finishes. It ships with a dual-voltage (110/220) power supply, power cable, the microphone head amp, a metal mic clamp, and a -10dB detachable pad, in a padded wooden storage box.

Oktava MKL-012 Power SupplyNote: no capsules are included! Purchase any of the MK-012-compatible capsules separately.

The Oktava MKL-012 is also known as: Mini Tube.

The mic was released in 2008.

Specifications

Compatible Capsules
Oktava MK-012 CardioidCardioid Oktava MK-012 Cardioid
17.5mm Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $65 | Still In Production
Oktava MK-012 Fig-8Bidirectional Oktava MK-012 Fig-8
17.5mm Bidirectional capsule
Sensitivity: n/a mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: n/a | Still In Production
Oktava MK-012 Fig-8 AdapterBidirectional Oktava MK-012 Fig-8 Adapter
17.5mm Bidirectional capsule
Sensitivity: 8 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $395 | Still In Production
Oktava MK-012 HypercardioidHypercardioid Oktava MK-012 Hypercardioid
17.5mm Hypercardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $85 | Still In Production
Oktava MK-012 OmniOmnidirectional Oktava MK-012 Omni
17.5mm Omnidirectional capsule
Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $85 | Still In Production
Oktava MK-101Wide Cardioid Oktava MK-101
26mm large diaphragm Wide Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $235 | Still In Production
Oktava MK-102Cardioid Oktava MK-102
27.5mm large diaphragm Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 16 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $279 | Still In Production
Oktava MK-103Cardioid Oktava MK-103
19.5mm Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 7 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $245 | Still In Production
Oktava MK-104Cardioid Oktava MK-104
27mm large diaphragm Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 9 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: $300 | Still In Production
Pads & Filters Impedance SPL/Noise
n/a 200 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 120 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a 85mm (3.35'') 23mm (0.91'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Includes tube power supply

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