I always thought they were mc012s as opposed to mk012s heres the stupid noob question i think i am going to get a pair but am debating on whether i need the capsoles as they are more expensive than the mics themselves. I used those two oktava microphones for 15 years for all sorts of demanding and nosodemanding applications. Ive also used them as main ortf pair for recording choirs. Buy oktava mk 012 01 small diaphragm condenser, cardioid capsule silver. The oktava mc012 is a transformerless fet condenser microphone. Its browserbased so you dont have to download anything. Is there a studio pro in this forum who can give a short objective evaluation for the oktava mk12 smalldiaphragm condenser. All mics were 20 cm from guitar pointing at the spot where guitar neck and body meet. Tinycad is a program for drawing electrical circuit diagrams commonly known as schematic drawings. The mk101 is the newdeveloped incrediblesounding microphone, which brings the famous mk 012 to a new level. All three mic pairs were set up in the same position, yet the drum kit seems to change size over the course of each clip.
Oktava mk 012 condenser wired professional microphone for. Find a schematic for the mk012, with suggested upgrades, within the yahoo micbuilders group file archive. It can also be used to build similar microphones, using either conventional or electret capsules, but please see rt012a. This is a rather different sort of article, because the problems that these mics have are very different. A usb version which allows to connect the floppy disk drive interface of the computer to a pc via a usb cable.
Nov 21, 2012 here, i have modified my oktava mk319 condenser microphone. The oktava mc 012 or mk 012 is a condenser microphone made in russia. Like most oktava mics, it has a reputation for offering a lot of performance for the price. It has the ability to use different pick up patterns as it has different caps for different patterns including ones for cardioid, hypercardioid, and omnidirectional. The mic consists of a head amplifier and a series of detachable capsules. It provides a useful gradation in time domain response between the small and large diagram sizes and offers excellent cardioid pattern attenuation over a broad frequency range. Several forums have mentioned the how fragile the board is. The mk 012 usb combines the fet preamp circuit of the famous mk 012 with usb power and an ad converter 16bit48khz resolution. Oktava mk 012 detachablecapsule pencil condenser microphone. Stock oktava mk319 right and my modified version left. The mkl2500 is a fixedcardioid, largediaphragm tube condenser mic. The oktava mk 012 condenser microphone captures accurate sound in a variety of situations. What i learned from a variety of sources was that with mods, it gets pretty close to the very best in its class, which decided my choice. All you need is a soldering iron, your microphone and our kit, and youre done.
The airy, detailed sound of small diaphragm condensers can be great for capturing acoustic instruments and environments naturally and accurately. Oktava mk319 fixed pattern cardioidstudio microphone. The 30 best microphones on the market today landr blog. Feb 02, 2002 i think theyre the same mic and musiciansfriend is simply calling the mic without the optional heads the mk012. I had to remember there were 2 capacitors on the rear panels circuit board, which i had set aside. Oktava issued several revisions to the stock mk319 circuit board. In late 20 the demand for oktavamod michael joly engineering mic modification services and new modd mics began to decline. This video shows the modification process and has a before audio sample and an after audio sample. The samples will play in your browser if it is configured to play wav files.
Low noise transformerless preamplifier circuitry is used to deliver high performance in both close miking and distance miking situations, while. Oktava factory is the oldest and major russian manufacturer of professional studio microphones and other acoustic transducers. Get the best deals on oktava bidirectional pro audio microphones when you shop the largest online selection at. The mk219 is a popular largediaphragm condenser, designed and produced in jsc oktava s factory in tula, russia. Oktava mk 012 01 youtube drum overhead mic shootout shure sm81, ksm 7, oktava mk012, mxl 603s duration. Recording samples are cd quallity wav files 23m in size. The mk101 is the newdeveloped incrediblesounding microphone, which brings the famous mk012 to a new level. In summary, theyre perfect mics for saxes, drum overheads, trumpets and acoustic guitar in a live situation. For more information on this interface, go to the sd hxc floppy drive emulator part.
But if you want you can register and save your designs. The other two screws are in place but dont seem to be releasing the lower mic body, whether all the way in or out. Recording examples from modified oktava microphones. The oktava mc 012 01 is a small diaphragm condenser microphone that is made for use in the recording studio. Oktava mk319fixed patterncardioidstudiomicrophone oktava usa. I use this mic for recording all types faiire, gongs, dulcimer, guitar made by a voice has a pretty impressive sensitivity heartbeat easily visible. Oktava mk01201 small diaphragm condenser, cardioid. Pegasus ibms solution for multiple remote site monitoring system.
It uses the 33mm diaphragm with that famous warm yet bright ambient field, typical for neumann u87 cardioid. Out of the 12 microphones, i found one pair of electronics and a pair each of the omni and cardioid capsules that sounded very similar, so i matched them as a recording pair and took the other ten 012 s back to guitar center. True russian oktava 012 s came with the 10db pad and the metal mic clip and can be labeled mc or mk 012. Mar 24, 2009 based on the recommendations here, and the thought process that dtools was possibly over kill for me at this stage i downloaded the visio trail version and am getting on quite well with it. The latest dse product guide nov 19 is now available for download. The samples can also be down loaded to your computer right click. This preamp comes with a stand mount and a wood carrying case. With the advent of more and more mic preamps on the market, some of the manufacturers are taking into account that the majority of studios are daw pro tools 001, motu digital performer, etc. Oktava mk 012 01 youtube drum overhead mic shootout shure sm81, ksm 7, oktava mk012, mxl 603s. In situations like this, i use inkscape to make great looking schematic diagrams that show exactly what i want to show. May 20, 2016 comparison of different stereo configurations recorded with modular microphone setup, oktava mk012. Sep 22, 2003 gc has a deal on 2 oktava mk012s for 99.
Recently, ive gone over to using small diaphragm condenser mics on saxophones in a live situation as opposed to traditional sm57 and needed some more. It is one of the favorite pencil condensers of the online forum crowd, due to its reputation for besting moreexpensive microphones in numerous studio applications such as drum overheads and acoustic guitar. Jun 21, 2006 one of my oktava mc 012 01 mics has one of the tiny jewelers screws floating around in it and im trying to open up the body to get the screw out. Oktava sells most of its products to the united states and europe. Russian manufacturer oktava is known for its small diaphragm condensers.
It produces a variety of microphones for professional audio and general use. If you continue browsing, you agree to the use of cookies. Later on, there was some confusion matching up the components on my circuit board to dorseys schematic. Bstock, oktava mk 012 01 mini cardioid black, small diaphragm condenser microphone with cardioid polar pattern, minipreamp is divided into two parts with. This circuit drawing software is really easy to use. The oktava mk012 the mk012 is the next microphone up on the list and is a compact, high quality capacitor microphone with interchangeable capsules to provide a choice of cardioid, hypercardioid or omnidirectional polar patterns. This oktava microphone has interchangeable capsules to capture hyper cardioid, cardioid, or other omnidirectional polar patterns for a good quality recording or broadcast. With popularity comes demand, and with demand comes higher pricing. The modification is only for true russian made oktava s.
To be sure i didnt mix things up, i took this backlit photo of the pcb, so i could better compare my board to the schematic. The past 3 years of my life have been a period of intense personal and professional change. Buy oktava mk 012 01 small diaphragm condenser, cardioid capsule black. Wind screen suitable for the oktava mk 012 series, made of foam, dimensions. The mic preamp is compatible with most oktava capsules. May 01, 2003 great river electronics mp2nv mic preamp. There is a lot of praise on the internet for oktava mk319 large capsule condenser microphone. String cheese incident 20171124 chicago theatre chicago, il. The mk319 is housed in a new casing which has been acoustically designed to cut down the sound refractions inside the grill, allowing a smoother and more open sound, as well as being more rugged and shock resistant.
Oktava mk 012 modification kits and service i also lifted 1 trace in the process and had to jumper it. Factory matched stereo pairs of mk 012, mk101, mk102, mk105, mk219, mk319 and single mics like mkl2500, mkl111, mk319 and mk219 microphones. The oktava mk 012 is a wellknown and wellrespected condenser microphone. The kit comes with all of the components as well as a schematic. Oktava mc 012 detachablecapsule pencil condenser microphone. Im telling you, the little blondies are omnis and they give acoustic sources a deep, rich tone ive never gotten from the oktavas. Tape op disassembling an oktava mc012 message board. As the only authorized dealer in europe, we sell genuine pro audio russian oktava microphones.
Nowadays oktava is famous for its legendary small and large diaphragm true condenser mics as well as for the finest ribbon microphone ever made. Oktava mk012 modular stereo configurations youtube. The mk 319 is the successor to the mk219, providing the same relentless attention to detail and legendary performance in an improved form. It is a professional microphone that is ideal for concerts and broadcast situations. G ood soldering skills are required to perform the modification, especially the premium mod.
I can hear that the cs is more directional than the mk012. Instrument free delivery possible on eligible purchases. It supports pcb layout programs with several netlist formats and can also produce spice simulation netlists. This microphone has an interesting background and is deserving of some discussion. The oktava mk012 is a wellknown and wellrespected condenser microphone.
It is also often used to draw oneline diagrams, block diagrams, and presentation drawings. The mk 012 normally come in a pair for stereo applications. Zoom usb adobe audition cs6 recorded and mastered by joe logrippowharfratjoe tagging. The original russian pcb was not of high quality and many have failed or become unreliable after repairs and modifications. As my earlier article on modifying the oktava 012 microphones seems to have gained some degree of popularity, a number of people have asked me about modifying the oktava 219 and 319 microphones. Oktava mk 319 condenser cable professional microphone for. The rt 012 is a pcb which can be used to repair the oktava mk 012 microphones. The up 012 is a compact, high quality capacitor micro. The rt012 is a pcb which can be used to repair the oktava mk012 microphones. The system consists of eight different capsules, preamps and pads. They probably do that for inventory or so one might think that the mc is better than the mk when theyre really the same capsule. Oktava mk 01201 mini cardioi bstock thomann united states. A sdcard version which allows to emulate floppy disks which images are stored in a sdcard. In late 20 the demand for oktavamod michael joly engineering.
Control systems for vehicles and off highway machinery. I have a few oktava mk012 already, some of which ive bought secondhand. If you need to use a dedicated schematic package, as part of a pcb layout, then id also recommend gschem, part of the geda suite. Oktava shockmounts, stereobars and other acessories. Our kits are designed to get the best quality with the least expense. If you dig the oktava 012 s, you should definitely check out the little blondies. The mk 012 is the next microphone up on the list and is a compact, high quality capacitor microphone with interchangeable capsules to provide a choice of cardioid, hypercardioid or omnidirectional polar patterns. Curiously, even though the stereo field in the cs samples is wider, i prefer the oktavas imaging. The mics original name, mk 012, was changed to mc 012 when exported to the west. Oktava is a russian microphone manufacturer, which is part of ruselectronics holding.
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