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Offline sexymexi

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oktava MK012
« on: August 25, 2003, 07:29:00 PM »
hey, was wondering what anyone thought about these octava's, i've heard a show or two with ovtava, sounded pretty good to me..   but anyone that has, or used them before pro's/con's?  thanks.
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #1 on: August 25, 2003, 07:32:59 PM »
I have used them extensively this year with very good results.  

My only complaint is that the low-end on these mics isnt the greatest, compared to other mics out there --- though I think some people exagerate this by saying 'it sucks'.... i dont think it sucks, but could be better.  It all depends on what you run with them.... Ive only done one Oktava>MP2 tape so far and I was not happy with the results as the MP2 really exagerrated the low-end of the mics, but the sound wasnt the best to begin with at this show --- I will be trying some more with this combination to see if its worthwhile.   Most of my tapes have been with line transformers, so you get a pretty good idea of the sound without any preamp colorization.....

If you are on highspeed, I can offer up a few shows in SHN/FLAC of tapes Ive made..... I have a very nice Tom Petty, Wilco, Wallflowers, to name a few.... (TP and WF are stealth, Wilco is open taping on a stand...)   all of htese are oktava cards > ps2 > AT line transformers > stock SBM1>M1
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #2 on: August 25, 2003, 08:34:49 PM »
i ran oktava's for about 6 shows at 2 different times once got rid of them because of money, the other got a killer deal on a pair of 391's they sound really good but you have to have a A/D with them i used a UA5 with and that sounded good but i am an AKG man and had to go back but the russian missles are nice, really nice for the money mike
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2003, 08:54:13 PM »
Quote from: sexymexi11 on August 25, 2003, 07:29:00 PM
hey, was wondering what anyone thought about these octava's, i've heard a show or two with ovtava, sounded pretty good to me..   but anyone that has, or used them before pro's/con's?  thanks.

Just got mine and will be running them with a p-mod UA-5 for Derek Trucks, NMA, LOS, Nickel Creek, and possibly KDTU this weekend, so I'll have plenty of examples of them.  Probably will run a few different configs to get an idea of the sound.  I will report back...
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2003, 09:44:48 PM »
thanks man, i'd love to hear NMAS, and nickel creek
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #5 on: August 26, 2003, 04:22:45 PM »
I've been running Oktava mc-012(cards)>deneke ad-20>DAT for a few months now and I think they sound great.  Of course I don't have the golden ears that some tapers have.  If you decide to go with them make sure you get a matched pair.  I got mine from Recording Services (ebay retailer) but Guitar Center seems to have matched pairs now.  Many people have bought them from The Sound Room and I just picked up a pair of hyper caps that came from them (I got them used from a member of this board).  By the way MK-012 and MC-012 are the same mics.  -Matt
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #6 on: August 26, 2003, 05:04:47 PM »
Try Simp-Dawg!
He's been using Oktava's for a while

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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #7 on: August 26, 2003, 05:53:24 PM »
I am an Oktava MC012 user. I have the matched set of omnis, cardioids and hyper-cardioids. They are a very good microphone at a great price. Before I bought mine, I did the research. I listened to recordings and compared price vs. performance. To my ears, the Oktava's fit the bill.
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #8 on: August 27, 2003, 10:26:31 AM »
Quote from: calico on August 26, 2003, 05:53:24 PM
I am an Oktava MC012 user. I have the matched set of omnis, cardioids and hyper-cardioids. They are a very good microphone at a great price. Before I bought mine, I did the research. I listened to recordings and compared price vs. performance. To my ears, the Oktava's fit the bill.

Another user here & I like otherwise I would have dumped them. I feel you need a preamp to bring in the low end, running them with transformers, they seem to be real loose. Otherwise I think they are a way underrated mic, ymmv ...
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #9 on: August 27, 2003, 11:19:31 AM »
another member of team oktava here...you knew it was only a matter of time before i chimed in!
i like 'em...great price, great sound...
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Re:oktava MK012
« Reply #10 on: August 28, 2003, 11:03:06 AM »
I've got the matched pair as well, and I really like them.

As stated before, by calico, I did a bunch of research as well, and for the price, I think these puppies match up pretty well with some of the higher priced alternatives.

I just couldn't see spending over $1000 on mics.  This is my first rig though, and I could see that attitude changing down the line.

All in all I love them....
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