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Miktek CV3 LDC Tube Mic: Building a Mix pt. 1 - Overview

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The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, has quickly become one of our favorite LDC tube microphones for just about every studio application. The CV3 boasts a detailed, larger than life, modern so... Read more

The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, has quickly become one of our favorite LDC tube microphones for just about every studio application. The CV3 boasts a detailed, larger than life, modern sound that will please artists, producers and seasoned engineers alike. In this video, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, starts off our series by introducing a simple setup for recording in your home studio with only two mics. 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 LDC Tube Mic: Building a Mix pt. 2 - Acoustics

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The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, is a modern and detailed tube LDC ideal for recording single vocalists, and perfect for acoustic instruments, groups of vocals, piano, string ensembles, wi... Read more

The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, is a modern and detailed tube LDC 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. In this video, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, starts off building the mix by demonstrates a simple stereo miking setup for acoustic guitar. 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 LDC Tube Mic: Building a Mix pt. 3 - Vocals

Also in this recording Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Sebatron AXIS 200VU Two Channel Tube Preamp

The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, challenges the performance of the best-in-class industry standards without hesitation. The bottom end is big, warm and tight, with mids that are present an... Read more

The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, challenges the performance of the best-in-class industry standards without hesitation. 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. In this video, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, adds to the mix with the CV3 on Vocals. 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 LDC Tube Mic: Building a Mix pt. 4 - Electric Guitar

Also in this recording Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Sebatron AXIS 200VU Two Channel Tube Preamp

The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, offers nine pick-up patterns, making this microphone a fantastic choice for any style of music or instrument. This mic is available for SoundPure’s Try-Bef... Read more

The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, offers nine pick-up patterns, making this microphone a fantastic choice for any style of music or instrument. This mic is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how this mic sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at ProAudio@SoundPure.com. In this video, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, uses the Miktek CV3 in a simple Electric Guitar setup to add the final layer to the mix. 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 LDC Tube Mic: Building a Mix pt. 5 - Full Mix

Also in this recording Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Sebatron AXIS 200VU Two Channel Tube Preamp

The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, has a sound that is truly large and produces a musical response that will please artists, producers and most seasoned engineers alike. The bottom end is bi... Read more

The Miktek CV3 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Mic, has a sound that is truly large and produces a musical response that will please artists, producers and most seasoned engineers alike. 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. This mic is available for SoundPure’s Try-Before-You-Buy Program, so if you want to hear how this mic sounds in your studio with your gear, shoot us an email at ProAudio@SoundPure.com. In this video, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, puts together the previously recorded acoustic, electric, and vocal tracks, to make one fantastic mix. 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... Read more

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!

Elysia Xpressor 500 pt. 4 - Full Mix

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The Elysia Xpressor 500 is an incredibly powerful and versatile stereo compressor from Elysia Audio shrunk down to a double-wide 500 series module. Its discrete audio path running in constant class-A mode provides a supe... Read more

The Elysia Xpressor 500 is an incredibly powerful and versatile stereo compressor from Elysia Audio shrunk down to a double-wide 500 series module. Its discrete audio path running in constant class-A mode provides a superior audio quality which combines a clear and open sound with a good lot of punch. In the final video of our Elysia Xpressor series, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, brings all the previously recorded tracks (Electric, Acoustic, and Vocals) and compresses them one more time for a final mix. 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!

Elysia Xpressor 500 Compressor pt 3 - Electric Guitar

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The Elysia Xpressor 500 is an incredibly powerful and versatile stereo compressor from Elysia Audio shrunk down to a double-wide 500 series module. In the third video of our Elysia Xpressor series, SoundPure Recording En... Read more

The Elysia Xpressor 500 is an incredibly powerful and versatile stereo compressor from Elysia Audio shrunk down to a double-wide 500 series module. In the third video of our Elysia Xpressor series, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, shows how the Xpressor handles electric guitar. 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!

Elysia Xpressor 500 Compressor pt. 2 - Vocals

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The Elysia Xpressor 500 is an extremely versatile stereo compressor. Stereo buss compression, processing single signals, approaching dynamics in creative ways – the xpressor 500 shines in many different applications. In... Read more

The Elysia Xpressor 500 is an extremely versatile stereo compressor. Stereo buss compression, processing single signals, approaching dynamics in creative ways – the xpressor 500 shines in many different applications. In this video, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, continues our Elysia video series with Vocals. 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!

Elysia Xpressor 500 Compressor pt. 1 - Acoustic Guitar

Also in this recording Elysia Xpressor 500-Series Stereo Compressor Phoenix Audio DRS8 mk2 Microphone Preamp Lynx Aurora 16 I/O D/A and A/D Converter

The Elysia Xpressor 500 is an extremely versatile stereo compressor. Stereo buss compression, processing single signals, approaching dynamics in creative ways – the xpressor 500 shines in many different applications. In... Read more

The Elysia Xpressor 500 is an extremely versatile stereo compressor. Stereo buss compression, processing single signals, approaching dynamics in creative ways – the xpressor 500 shines in many different applications. In this video, SoundPure Recording Engineer, Allen Palmer, starts off our Elysia video series with Acoustic Guitar. 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 CV3 is a large-diaphragm tube condenser ­microphone offering nine pick-up patterns. The CV3’s sound is truly large and produces a musical response that will please artists, producers and most seasoned engineers alike. 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 CV3 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 CV3’s head amplifier employs exotic discrete components and the output stage features a custom AMI 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 a hand selected subminiature pentode vacuum tube, in which the high-voltage circuit has been uniquely implemented, the CV3 challenges the performance of the best-in-class industry standards without hesitation.

The Miktek CV3 is hand assembled, tested and packaged in Nashville, Tennessee, USA using components from the US, Europe and Asia. Each microphone includes its serialized ­frequency response graph created during final testing.

The CV3 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
   •  Custom AMI Transformer
   •  Hand Selected subminiature Pentode Vacuum 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

Type
Large Diaphragm Nine-Pattern Tube Condenser
Polar Patterns
Nine selectable; Omni, Cardioid, Figure-8, and a transitional pattern in between each of those
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Sensitivity
-35 dBV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level
16 dB
Dynamic Range
117 dB
S/N Ratio
78 dB
Max. SPL
133 dB
Power Supply
Miktek PS4

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