ML-52-02 by Oktava is a professional ribbon microphone, which has “figure-eight” polar pattern. The microphone has a strong low-frequency boost, a unique sound, and is designed for recording vocals and instruments. ML-52-02 is a decent way to understand the difference between condenser microphones, dynamic microphones, and ribbon microphones.
This microphone will perfectly complement your sound palette in different applications, as a main microphone or as an auxiliary microphone.
This microphone is extremely well if you need to cut off the excess top, for example, for wind instruments, or when recording an electric guitar from a combo. It is also suitable for recording low-frequency instruments: bass guitar, acoustic bass guitar, and low male vocals.
ML-52-02 microphone may also be used for recording drum kits, as an overhead or a room.