Looking for Info on EV BK-1

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About 10 years ago when one of my bands broke up I ended up with 6 of these EV BK-1 microphones, and they have been sitting in a closet with cables and such most of that time - ocassionally I would get them out and do some small acoustic guitar recording, etc. with them. Now that I have small home studio and am figuring out what mic's to use where, etc. I was hoping to come up with some information on these mic's. My old drummer had originally bought these used along with a mixing board to use as a PA in our practice pad - he had no documentation for them, and to this day I still can't find anything on the Internet about them.

Has anyone here used these mics ?? They have a battery compartment in them that I assume can be used in place of 48 volt phantom power (as I have done before) and they also have a small switch on the outside which I am not sure what it does. I thought at first it was to turn the mic on and off, but now I think it may be some time of frequency boost or cut. Any info on this mic or ideas on what would be a good application for is appreciated. Thanks!!!

- Brian
 
It's basicly a hand held condensor microphone designed for live use. In a pinch you could use them as drum overheads or on acoustic instruments. They still make them I believe.
 
The switch is an on off switch. The batteries are hard to find and don't last very long.

It's pretty good for live work but a little dull for recording. I take the wire windscreen off and replace it with the foam windscreen from a C1000s. It sounds pretty good then on some instruments.
 
Really good vocal mic ,Black Knight -1. EV put some research into this one, was going to compete with the SM58. But you know how that ended.
 
Heserosfer said:
Hello,

About 10 years ago when one of my bands broke up I ended up with 6 of these EV BK-1 microphones, and they have been sitting in a closet with cables and such most of that time - ocassionally I would get them out and do some small acoustic guitar recording, etc. with them. Now that I have small home studio and am figuring out what mic's to use where, etc. I was hoping to come up with some information on these mic's. My old drummer had originally bought these used along with a mixing board to use as a PA in our practice pad - he had no documentation for them, and to this day I still can't find anything on the Internet about them.

Has anyone here used these mics ?? They have a battery compartment in them that I assume can be used in place of 48 volt phantom power (as I have done before) and they also have a small switch on the outside which I am not sure what it does. I thought at first it was to turn the mic on and off, but now I think it may be some time of frequency boost or cut. Any info on this mic or ideas on what would be a good application for is appreciated. Thanks!!!

- Brian
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A 4.5 volt battery such as Eveready 525 or Mallory PK-25 is required. The mike switd turns the mike on and off when used with phantom power and also switches the battery power on and off. I used 2 of this mike in our churches PA system and am looking for 2 or 3 more at a reasonable price.
 
A 4.5 volt battery such as Eveready 525 or Mallory PK-25 is required. The mike switd turns the mike on and off when used with phantom power and also switches the battery power on and off. I used 2 of this mike in our churches PA system and am looking for 2 or 3 more at a reasonable price.
 
egullatt said:
A 4.5 volt battery such as Eveready 525 or Mallory PK-25 is required. The mike switd turns the mike on and off when used with phantom power and also switches the battery power on and off. I used 2 of this mike in our churches PA system and am looking for 2 or 3 more at a reasonable price.
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I found 3 in a storage unit, tried them out and they work. Your post is old, but if you're still interested... Let me know
 
They are great microphones. Got a few myself that just may go up on the auction block.
 
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