A MODERN TUNING FOR YOUR SOYUZ MICS
For the last few years, we have had a Soyuz secret.
A curious photo has made the rounds: an 023 Bomblet with a satin-black mid-section and an unfamiliar badge. What looked like a one-off “mystery mic” was, in fact, a private experiment we built for the hit-making producer Maksim Fadeev (Malfa), featuring a subtle retuned version of the classic 023 capsule and tweaked for today’s modern, radio-ready mixes.
The result is the 023 MALFA, a truly handmade capsule and microphone with a gentle presence lift, extra air on the very top, and slightly leaner low mids – all while retaining all the same forgiving character that the 023 Series has become known for.
The mod never left their vocal chain, and every time it appeared in a session photo, the questions poured in.
So we decided: why stay secret?
Standalone Capsule Now Available: compatible with every 023 Bomblet and current-gen 017 TUBE / FET.
Easily interchangeable with your existing 023 and 017 Series mics, adding more versatility to your lineup. Add an alternative voicing to your mic – no screws, no electronics swap – ORDER YOURS HERE
Limited Edition 023 MALFA Deluxe Mics:
Only ~25 mics available worldwide! While supplies last. Featuring the 023 FET mic body with the custom 023 MALFA capsule installed, unique black mid-section, Malfa badge, oak case, handmachined shockmounts, -20db pad, cable RESERVE YOUR MIC HERE
- Same classic 023 core, just more polish.
Think Bomblet body, but a bit more forward and “finished” right out of the box. Ideal for pop vocals, acoustic sparkle, or percussive detail that usually needs EQ.
and at every Soyuz Dealer worldwide.
023 SERIES: MALFA Capsule
A touch brighter, extra air, leaner low-mids.
Threads onto any current-gen 023 and 017 Series mic bodies.
$799 / Available Now
023 MALFA DELUXE:
Limited Edition Microphone
To mark the occasion, we’ve also machined a micro-run of just 25 complete 023 MALFA Deluxe mics
Featuring the 023 FET mic body with the custom 023 MALFA capsule installed, unique black mid-section, Malfa badge, oak case, handmachined shockmounts, -20db pad, cable
Once this batch ships, this complete version and black-band body is gone for good; only the capsule will stay in the catalog.
Contact your preferred Soyuz dealer to secure your mic while they last or use the form below and we will personally reach out to reserve one for you.
The 023 MALFA is an easy choice for mix-ready pop vocals, acoustic textures, and any source that needs polish without harshness.
023 SERIES: MALFA DELUXE
Limited Edition Microphone
COLOR MEETS CLARITY
Like its sibling, the 023 Bomblet, the 023 Malfa Capsule blends a warm texture with unmistakable Soyuz detail, but the Malfa stands out with a character of its own:
- Gentle Presence Lift (6–7 kHz) – Adds articulation so vocals sit on top of a mix.
- Extended “Air” Above 15 kHz – Gives strings, cymbals, and ambience an effortless shimmer.
- Lean Low-Mids – Keeps body intact while preventing mud in dense arrangements.
The Malfa’s articulate mids and natural “air” help vocals, acoustic instruments, and overheads cut through dense arrangements – no surgical EQ required
Regardless of placement or distance, the Malfa capsule delivers a full, balanced sound that flatters the source instead of exaggerating it. Pefect for:
- Lead vocals that must sparkle and stay intelligible
- Acoustic guitar, keys, and strings that need to cut through layered mixes
- Drum overheads or room mics when you want cymbal detail without biting edges
- Voice-over, podcast, or broadcast work where clarity counts
- Any source that felt a touch too dark or veiled with the Bomblet capsule
Spend less time finding the sweet spot and more time recording inspired performances.
ONE MIC.
MULTIPLE PERSONALITES
The 023 MALFA Capsule can expand the range of your Soyuz mics.
Thread it onto any 023 FET body when a track needs polish-and-air right out of the gate. The subtle 6–7 kHz lift and extended top end open up darker sources while letting pop vocals, acoustic strings, and drum overheads shine.
Thread it onto an 017 TUBE and you’ve built a mic that doesn’t officially exist: Modern clarity mixed with the 017’s rich tube saturation. The result is a one-of-a-kind large-diaphragm condenser—glassy on top, velvety in the mids—perfect for intimate vocals, lush room mics, or any source that deserves both sparkle and depth.
Reach for the Bomblet capsule whenever the session calls for heft and smoothness. Its fuller low end, gently sculpted mids, and ribbon-like top tame aggressive guitars, kick drums, and harsh cymbals with a flattering glow.
Keep the capsule in your locker, swap them in seconds, and let a single microphone body – or two – cover almost any sonic mood the music demands.
023 SERIES: MALFA Capsule
A touch brighter, extra air, leaner low-mids.
Threads onto any current-gen 023 and 017 Series mic bodies.
$799 / Available Now
