Oktava? Anbody Oktava?

[spicyitaliano]

I was looking into the Oktava MK319 as my main studio vocal mic. The list price is high ($700), but it retails for only about $200. The baby bottle mic lists for about the same, but retails for $500!!

Any experience? Id like some suggestions on the Oktava!! Thanks guys!

[QuikDraw]

I've got a MK-319. In general it's a better vocal mic for studio applications than an SM-58. It tends to be a bit tinny, so it works better on bassy vocalists. I haven't managed to get any decent acoustic guitar sounds from it. I get better kick drum sounds with it than an AKG D-112. And it does okay on snares too.

If you're looking for a great vocal mic this probably ain't it. If you've only got $200 to spend and you don't have any condensers yet this might be a good place to start. It's generally better sounding than a dynamic mic for vocals.

My $.02

Mike

[spicyitaliano]

Damn. Too bad.

Well let's bump it up to $300. It's just seeing such a high list price and then finding it only selling for 1/3 the price, it's tempting.

I will only be suding this for vocals and acoustic guitars, and it needs to be able to handle these all somewhat well. I've used a SM58 Beta, and got outstanding results. But are there any mics out there you'd suggest? Anyone? AKG anyone?! [img]images/icons/rolleyes.gif[/img]

[nemisis63]

Thought about a shure KSM 27? (Around $300) or any rode mic's? The 27 seems to do excellent on the things youve mentioned. (For the money anyway!)

Jon

[daryl bowden]

Look no further than the Studio Projects C1. For 200, you will be amazed. I seriously believe that it is the best mic under 700 dollars you can buy. The new versions also have a bass roll off/pad switch which makes them even more versatile. Check it out at www.macmidimusic.com they have great prices and great support.

[letrev]

Try the PPA Tube

www.pacificproaudio.com

$299

I've been using it for a few months and have been very happy with it.

[Ben Jenssen]

Originally posted by daryl bowden:
Look no further than the Studio Projects C1. For 200, you will be amazed. I seriously believe that it is the best mic under 700 dollars you can buy. The new versions also have a bass roll off/pad switch which makes them even more versatile. Check it out at www.macmidimusic.com they have great prices and great support.

<font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I second that!
I have two, they really made a difference. BIG time!

[Ben Jenssen]

I actually like my oktava 012’s very much also.