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Key Features
The MK-101 microphones benefit from a transformerless circuit. One of these benefits being the ability to use the microphone in high SPL recording environments. The transformerless circuit also provides a wide frequency response range, ensuring the MK-101's can be used on a variety of sound sources.
The circuit is paired with a large diaphragm capsule, accurately capturing every detail of the sound source. This is helped further by the headbasket being designed to accept off-axis sound, ideal for ambient recording applications. The mid-range presence of the capsule is particularly suited to recording vocals and electric guitar cabinets.
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The MK-101 utilises a large diaphragm, 26mm capsule to provide ultimate clarity for a range of applications. This is achieved whilst offering a slight midrange presence boost, particularly useful in female vocal applications. The capsule also offers sibilance-free top end, another advantage to singing and spoken word applications.
The MK-101 features a large headbasket which helps create an excellent off-axis response in both horizontal and vertical planes. Vertical asymmetry of the headbasket allows the recordist to explore different polar responses when using the mic upright or inverted. This is ideal for users looking to experiment with room and ambient recording techniques. The compact combined size of the headbasket and body allow the MK-101 to be utilised in a range of recording applications. Not only does the small body help microphone placement, but it also minimises reflection between sound source and microphone body.
Oktava have implemented their much-admired transformerless circuit from the MK-012 microphone in the MK-101. The transformerless design allows the MK-101 to deliver an uncoloured and clear sound. This also contributes to the MK-101’s extended high and low frequency response. One of the main benefits to implementing a transformerless circuit is the ability to handle much more level without distortion. This makes the MK-101 extremely versatile in its application, suited to both loud and quiet sources.