Topic: Oktava MK 319 or the 012?

[Sterling]

Guitar center has the 319 for 79 bucks...or on ebay they have the o12's for 69 bucks, "a little help from my friends" thanks guys, I'll buy some sooner or later.
Sterling

[hoobash]

319 are large diaphram mics. The 012 are small diaphrams and the ones that everyone uses and likes. You want the 012. I would like to get a pair of 319 myself to see how they sound

[Chuck]

I am in the process of evaluating a "mod" to the MC012 bodies.

http://www.taperssection.com/yabbse/index.php?board=3;action=display;threadid=6603

I like the way these microphones sound without the mod, so I'm hoping the mod makes them even better. The last pair I bought had better quality electronics than the older ones I have. They work and sound as good as the more expensive "matched pair" I spent a lot of money on. Last month Guitar Center ran a buy one for $99, get one free sale! I've seen them go for around$70 ea. regularly on eBay, but sometimes you can get then even cheaper.

I think the MC012's are the best bargain out there for the money.