This extensive knowledge and product savvy led to the development of the first product for his own company MegaMix Automation. He eventually found his sanctuary working in a major New York music store where he was quickly recognized as a leading expert in audio and music technology especially in the early days of MIDI technology. Michael was involved in many aspects of the music business, including running his own live sound company, but his passion was always new and innovated music and pro audio gear. “After studying theory for several years, I developed a deep understanding of keys and modes, secondary dominants, appoggiatura, and then realized – with no offence to the great composers following – the last person that really changed music was Bach! After all these years people still love to hear A-D-E.” Growing up in New York, Michael was trained as a classical & jazz musician and in college studied theory and composition, which was invaluable experience for the next five years when he was playing in a punk band. Miktek was founded by audio industry veteran Michael Ketchell.

So, step up to Miktek and listen to what you can really record.

We really care about sound, and you do, too. We use high quality hand selected components from the US, Europe and Asia and hand assemble each microphone in our own factory located in Nashville, Tennessee. We’ve put considerable thought into the correct packaging and each microphone is shipped in a beautiful wooden case – as you would expect of any precision audio instrument. Attention to detail is everywhere…right down to gold-plated XLR pins and robust, flexible shock-mounting hardware.Īs important to us as the audio performance is the feeling an artist gets when they step up to the mic…which is why every Miktek microphone is an esthetic pleasure to use as well. Unique innovations such as the C7’s variable capsule bias voltage – along with variable pattern selection, high-pass filters and pad switches – make Miktek microphones indispensable creative tools for any serious recordist. Our choice of AMI Transformers and our meticulous hand-selection of transistors guarantee that our custom capsules are matched with head-amplifiers of impeccable electronic performance.

Precise machining of the backplates, along with careful consideration of internal acoustic properties, assures the pristine performance of every microphone. Miktek’s proprietary capsules feature ultra thin Mylar diaphragms with evaporated gold and are manufactured to tight tolerances for unparalleled quality. A unique blend of engineering and design.

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