The Oktava MK012 Multi Capsule Studio & Sound Reinforcement Condenser Microphone.   A compact, high quality capacitor microphone with interchangeable capsules to provide a choice of cardioid, hypercardioid or omni-directional polar patterns.   Low noise transformerless preamplifier circuitry is used to deliver high performance both close miking and distance miking, while the wide, flat frequency response ensures that all sounds are captured with a high degree of accuracy. A 10 dB pad is included for use in high SPL environments. The capsules, which screw onto the microphone body, utilise a precision, integral connection system to ensure reliable electrical contact at all times.   The MK012 is suitable for use in any situation where an accurate sound is required, the small size of the system makes it ideal for use in broadcast, sound for picture, installation, sound reinforcement and theatre situations as well as in the recording studio.   In pairs, the MK012's are perfectly suited for coincident and spaced stereo miking techniques, and also overhead useage in live and studio situations.   The complete MK012 assembly Includes: -10db, omni, cardioid & hypercardioid capsules, mic holder and storage box. Also available with single capsule, this is known as the MK012a.   Oktava’s history goes back to the beginning of the last century where they have produced lightning conductors, radios, speakers, telephone transducers, and in 1947 the first microphones. It’s Russia’s largest microphone manufacturer and peaked at around 5 million units a year under the communist regime. Transducers made at the Oktava plant were used in the Russian space programme.   Since the fall of the Iron Curtain, Russian microphone engineering has received long-overdue recognition for excellent sound and durability at competitive prices.   Quality control has been implemented on a higher level than ever before and western techniques and equipment are now used for the manufacture, whilst still retaining the original designs and expertise.   Each and every microphone is hand assembled in Russia by skilled craftspeople, from hand selected parts, individually tested upon departure from Russia and upon arrival in the UK.   Oktava mics are now used extensively by a wide range of professionals around the world. Ordering Information (UK) Please note: In order to keep these low prices we can only accept cheque with order as payment. We can also ship to certain European countries. Please contact us for details. *Please specify polar pattern if ordering MK012a **Carriage cost is for quantity shown. Please add £2 per additional microphone (i.e. 5 off = £12) To Order: Please send cheque with order (microphone cost plus carriage plus VAT at 17.5%) to - Hudson Communications Ltd. 12 Midland Road, Stockport, Cheshire. SK5 6PY Please download the price list and spec sheet for further information (Adobe PDF format) or feel free to contact us if you have other requirements for Oktava Microphones.