The KM-69, is an entirely new microphone developed from our desire for a KM-84 for hi-hats. Of course, these are hard to come by, old, and rather expensive. So what did we do? We began talking to some friends of ours that also happen to be legendary designers, and the idea of the KM-69 was born.

During its design, it came very close to the sound of the KM-84, but the tweaking didn't stop. We tweezed in a tad better clarity and detail without sacrificing depth, making it a stunner for acoustic instruments. It was given a little more air on top, and the sound was carefully balanced so as not to take away from the subtle richness and "velvet" that was one of the main traits that we wanted to emulate.

The KM-69 is the latest culmination of many years of working with manufacturers, and the next logical step after the Mercenary Edition products that have helped engineers make the music sound better for over a decade.

*Audio samples are now online, at www.ma-mfg.com!*

1930's Hardman baby grand piano

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44.1k, 16 bit PCM WAV
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Fender P-bass (with flatwound strings)
into 1969 Ampeg SVT and Marshall 4x12

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44.1k, 16 bit PCM WAV
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Yamaha Custom Studio drumkit - OH (spaced pair)

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44.1k, 16 bit PCM WAV
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Zildjian 14" Hi-Hat

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44.1k, 16 bit PCM WAV
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