Miktek CV4 Owner's Manual

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Large Diaphragm

Multi-pattern Tube

Condenser Microphone

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Page 1 Large Diaphragm Multi-pattern Tube Condenser Microphone...
Page 3: Table Of Contents
6 - 10 Using the Polar Patterns Connecting your CV4 Powering the CV4 Setting Up the Signal Level Microphone Placement The Proximity Effect Stand Mounting the CV4 Installing the SMS-1 Shockmount Applications Guide 11 - 19 Vocal Acoustic Guitar Piano...
Page 4 You’ve done, done it… You’ve purchased a truly exceptional piece of audio gear! Congratulations and thank you for purchasing the CV4 Large Diaphram FET Condenser from Miktek We know there are a lot of pretty good low cost microphones available today, but you’re in an elite group of audio engineers where pretty good is just not good enough Simply put, that’s why we make our products...
Page 5: Introduction
Nashville, Tennessee, USA Each microphone includes its serialized frequency response graph created during final testing The CV4 is packaged with its swivel mount in a wooden box, which is set inside an aluminum case with the included power supply unit, 7-pin XLR cable and shock mount...
Page 6 Introduction With proper care your CV4 will operate trouble free for many years We recommend you record your serial number in the space provided below for future reference Serial number:_______________________________ Date of purchase:____________________________ Be sure to complete the included warranty registration card or visit miktekaudio com to register on line In the unlikely...
Page 7: Features
Features Classic Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Design MK9 Dual 1-inch Capsule with 5-micron Mylar, Evaporated Gold Diaphragms Nine Selectable Pick-up Patterns; Omni, Cardioid, Figure-8 and transitional patterns in between each of those. AMI BT4 Transformer Original NOS Telefunken EF800 Tube Individual serialized Frequency Response Graph External Power Supply and 7-pin XLR Cable Wood Presentation Case with swivel-mount, shock-mount and rugged aluminum Carrying Case...
Page 8: Operating The Cv4
When the CV4 is set to the figure-...
Page 9: Connecting Your Cv4
Powering the CV4 Since the CV4 is a tube microphone it needs to be operated by connecting it to the included PS4 power supply unit as explained in the previous section Once the power supply is connected to the microphone and mic input, power on the PS4 power supply The Power switch illuminates indicating the microphone is on You’ll need to wait a bit for the tube to...
Page 10: Setting Up The Signal Level
Setting Up the Signal Level In order to get a good signal, first be sure that the CV4 is connected to a mixer or recorder input that is microphone level As explained in the previous section “Powering the CV4”, be sure that the PS4 power supply is connected properly and turned on Most quality mixers, mic pre’s and DAW’s provide microphone inputs with a mic trim (“trim”...
Page 11: The Proximity Effect
If you are using a US standard 5/8-inch mic stand, remove the Euro adapter by unscrewing it from the mic holder Screw the holder to a solid mic stand, then line up the bottom threaded section of the CV4 to the holder and slowly rotate the microphone clockwise until it screws on hand tight Be careful not to cross thread the screws You can loosen the bottom thumbscrew on the holder to make left and right adjustments to the mic, and then re-tighten it once it’s in...
Page 12: Installing The Sms-1 Shockmount
Euro adapter by unscrewing it from the shockmount • O nce the shockmount is mounted to the stand, line up the bottom threaded section of the CV4 to the holder and slowly rotate the bottom thumbscrew clockwise until it screws on hand tight Be careful not to cross thread the screws • Y ou can loosen the bottom thumbscrew slightly to make left and...
Page 13: Applications Guide
You can record a group of vocalists by positioning them in a circle around the CV4 with the pattern switch is set to Omni The linier response will pickup up all...
Page 14: Acoustic Guitar
Acoustic Guitar There are a variety of ways that the CV4 can be used to mic an acoustic guitar The correct placement will depend on the type of instrument and what kind of sound you’re looking to capture, for example the tonal quality you want to focus...
Page 15: Piano
When miking a Grand Piano, (for an ambient sound like that used in a classical recital), a single CV4 can be positioned directly in front of the instrument Open the lid to the full position and place the microphone five to twelve feet in front of the instrument For a more contemporary sound with better isolation, place two CV4’s inside the piano positioning one over the low strings and...
Page 16: Overhead Drum Kit
CV4 on a boom mic stand directly above the kit pointing from front to back For stereo miking, use two CV4’s placed over the drum set at a distance of two to three feet depending on the size of the kit You can experiment with the exact placement depending on the size of the room and whether you’re looking for an ambient or close-miked...
Page 17: Stereo Miking Techniques
Stereo Miking Techniques Stereo Miking Techniques Recording instruments like acoustic guitar, piano and drums, or ensembles (especially in classical or jazz), in stereo will provide a much more realistic experience for the listener You can create a stereo recording by simply using your mixer’s or DAW’s pan controls to place different instruments in between the left and right speakers However, since the recorded tracks were likely created with close miking, the stereo mix is void of a lot of information that the listener would normally enjoy in a live performance When you record live tracks in stereo, not only will you capture the left...
Page 18: Coincidental - Xy Or Crossed Pairs
Applications Guide Coincidental - XY or Crossed pairs Coincidental microphone set ups are where the two microphones’ capsules are set close together on the same axis The most common of these is XY or crossed pairs In the XY set up, the two microphone capsules are positioned on the same axis, one directly above the other with the capsules positioned on an angle from 90 to 120 degrees The wider the angle, the wider the stereo spread Since the microphones are...
Page 19 Applications Guide above or below the first, but with the capsules positioned at a 90-degree angle from the front The outputs of the two microphones are often connected to a special MS matrix mixer, which combines the mid signal with the signal of the side microphone, both in phase and out of phase The matrix mixer’s ratio control now used to set the balance between the mid mic and the combined signal of the side mics to adjust the width of the stereo spread You can also connect the two microphones outputs to two...
Page 20: Near Coincidental
Applications Guide Near Coincidental Near coincidental or AB mic set up used two matched microphones set relatively close together, facing in opposite directions The spacing between the microphones creates a time delay adding to the stereo effect The greater the angle the greater the stereo spread Less of an angle yields a more narrow spread There are a few standards that specify different angles and spacing, with the most popular being the ORTF (the acronym given to the...
Page 21: Baffled
Applications Guide The instruments in the center of the two microphones will be heard midway between the left and right speaker With greater distance, the off center images are less focused or more diffused This set-up tends to capture more ambience from the acoustical space, which can be very pleasant to the listener, however the signal tends not to be mono compatible In some instances were the microphones are very far apart, a third microphone can be...
Page 22: Specifications
Specifications CV4 Typical Frequency Response CV4 Polar Response...
Page 23 Power Supply ....... . Miktek PS4 Specifications are subject to change without notice.

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