Oktava ML-52-02 Ribbon Microphone 2000s - Black **used**
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**Microphone has a decent amount of wear and tear (see photos) - but has been tested and is in working order!**

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09/25/2026

DESCRIPTION
The Oktava ML-52 is a highly regarded Russian-made ribbon microphone known for its warm, natural character and classic vintage-style response. Designed around a dual-ribbon aluminum element, the ML-52 delivers smooth highs, rich midrange detail, and a full-bodied low end that excels on guitar cabinets, brass, strings, woodwinds, room miking, and select vocal applications. Its figure-8 polar pattern captures sound naturally from the front and rear while rejecting off-axis noise from the sides, making it an excellent choice for studio recording and creative microphone techniques.

Favored by engineers seeking the smoothness of traditional ribbon microphones without the premium price tag of vintage classics, the ML-52 offers a musical, non-harsh top end and exceptional transient handling. Whether paired with a clean, high-gain preamp for electric guitar recording or used to add warmth and depth to acoustic instruments, the Oktava ML-52 remains a versatile and sought-after ribbon microphone.

FEATURES

General

• Manufacturer: Oktava
• Model: ML-52
• Type: Passive Ribbon Microphone
• Era: 2000s
• Made In: Russia

Microphone Specifications

• Polar Pattern: Figure-8 (Bidirectional)
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 1.6 mV/Pa
• Nominal Output Impedance: 300 Ohms
• Maximum SPL: 135 dB
• Maximum Output Voltage: 1.2V
• Ribbon Material: Aluminum
• Ribbon Thickness: 2.5 Microns
• Connector: 3-Pin XLR

Performance Features

• Smooth, vintage-style ribbon response
• Warm low end and natural midrange detail
• Rounded, non-harsh high frequencies
• Excellent for guitar cabinets, brass, strings, room miking, and vocals
• Requires a high-gain, low-noise microphone preamp
• No phantom power required (phantom power should be disabled)

Included

• Oktava ML-52 Ribbon Microphone
• Mic Mount

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