Oktava MK-012 Stereo Pair Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones with Cardioid Capsule

The MK-012 was designed at NIKFI Research Lab, the Russian Scientific Research Cinema & Photo Institute, in 1963. It is one of the favourite pencil condensers of the online forum crowd, due to its reputation for besting more-expensive microphones in numerous studio applications such as drum overheads and acoustic guitar.

The MK-012 body is one of the most versatile microphones on the market today, given the wide variety of compatible capsules. Oktava manufactures small-diaphragm end-address Cardioid, Omni, Hypercardioid, and Figure-of-8 capsules in Tula, Russia, as well as a variety of medium- and large-diaphragm capsules, both end-address and side-address.

These microphones are now more than just an insider secret. They have been able to secure their place in live performances and in the recording area. With the best price-performance ratio and amazingly luxurious equipment, there’s a reason these microphones have already found many fans.

2 x microphone body (preamp)

2 x cardioid capsule

2 x -10dB pad

2 x mic holder

1 x wooden box