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Oktava MD52a

Oktava MD52a

Regular price $150.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $150.00 USD
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Make: Oktava
Model: MD52a
Year: 1974
Serial: n/a
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Amplifier: n/a
Capsule: Dynamic
PSU: n/a
Cosmetic Condition: 10/10
Rarity: 6/10

All of our equipment is carefully cleaned, serviced, and tested before being listed, and again before being shipped out.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION (click to expand)

The MD52a is a very classy microphone. I've always been enamored by the beautiful engraving on the heavy-duty body, the precision machined pivoting mic clip, the way it screws onto the body between the proprietary 4-pin connector, and how this compact mic can feel so substantial and sturdy despite its diminutive size. The MD52a isn't terribly rare, but it's very hard to find a good sounding example - nine out of ten of them sound trashy and lo-fi.

This particular MD52a isn't just a great sounding example, it's virtually NOS and totally perfect inside and out, with full-range sound that works well anywhere you'd want to stick a dynamic mic. We've replaced the original Soviet output connector with a brand new XLR, and the mic comes in its original Oktava case.

HEAR THE Oktava MD52a (click for info)

The recording below was made entirely using only the MD52a. This is our second original Microphone Jingle, written and performed by Lewis Rogers. There is no processing on any of the tracks.

We also have the original multitrack stems if you'd like to hear the mic on individual sources. Please reach out for access.

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