Oktava MK-101

very good condition, has no issues.
There are a few marks on the handle part seen on the photos. I honestly attribute this to the metal aging as as its only owner I can guarantee the microphone has never experienced any shock.

Also some cracks on the box due to wood aging and probably not the best glueing (the box was basically kept in a closet 99% of the time)

I have bought this microphone a while back 20 years ago, when Oktava still sold it in a wooden box (they are now sold in a plastic case).
It is great for acoustic instruments, voices, could be used for drums also

kept in a smoke-free environment.

SHIPPING
I ship by UPS on next business day and am always cautious it will be very well protected and safe.
The shipping cost is exactly as provided by UPS

LOCAL PICKUPS
retrait sur place uniquement pour les ventes en main propre.

The MK-101 is large diaphragm condenser microphone with interchangable capsule. Introduced as a transition from earlier Oktava models, it retains some of the vintage character of the popular MK-219/319 capsule but offers transformerless output clarity.

The Capsule
The Oktava MK-101 uses the successful 26mm 219/319 capsule much loved for its classic midrange presence and sibilance-free top end.

The Headbasket & Body
The MK-101 headbasket features a large open area “forehead” for excellent off-axis response in the vertical as well as horizontal planes. Vertical asymmetry of the headbasket allows the recordist to explore different polar responses when using the mic upright or inverted. The small headbasket and body size make for easy placement and minimal reflection between sound source and microphone body.

The Circuit
Building on the marketplace success of the legendary MK-012, the MK-101 uses the same impedance converter / output circuit and body design made famous by the MK-012.

The Sound
On Axis – The MK-101 offers a powerful midrange presence and natural top end response with excellent rejection of sibilance. 
Off-Axis - The MK-101 has moderate attenuation at 90 degrees giving the mic a wide cardioid pick up pattern. 180 degree response has a warm spectral balance with strongest output below 200Hz, smooth amplitude reduction to 3 kHz followed by a moderate high frequency ambient sound presence peak. The MK-101 excels on vocals or guitar cabinets where the recordist wants classic midrange presence, sibilant-free top end and a warm room sound with just a touch of top end room presence.