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Oktava MK-012 MSP6 Silver in Wood Box Description
The MK-012 is a compact, high quality capacitor microphone. The wide, flat response ensures that all sounds are captured with a high degree of accuracy. A cardioid, omni & hypercardioid capsule increase this microphone's versatility.
The MK-012 is suitable for use in any situation where an accurate sound is required, the size of the system makes it ideal for use in broadcast, sound for picture, installation, sound reinforcement and theatre situations as well as the recording studio.
Oktava MK-012 MSP6 Silver in Wood Box Specifications
- Mic type: Small diaphragm condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Onmi, Hypercardioid
- Freq. Response: 20-20000Hz
- Phantom voltage required 48 +\- 2V
- Full impedance, module less than 300 ohms
- Weighted SPL (ref. DIN 45412) 18 dBA
- Maximum SPL in 250-8000Hz range, (less than 0.5% THD) 130 db
- Free field sensitivity at 1KHz 10 mV/Pa
- Free field sensitivity roll off from 40Hz to 20KHz should not exceed +\- 3 db
- Weight 70 gr
- Length, mm 128
- Max diameter/width, mm 23
- Accessories included Mic holder
- The difference in free field sensitivity between 0° and 90° should be as follows:
For cardioid capsule: in 250-8000 Hz range: no less than 4 db Average sensitivity difference between O° and 180° for cardioid capsule in 63-12500 Hz range: 16 db
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Oktava MK-012 Review /
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When it comes to acoustic guitar in
particular, the MK012 is an absolute must have and very often a first reach for
me. The MK-012 comes in so many configurations it will make your head spin
first of all: black, silver, cardioid, omni, hypercardioid, matched stereo
pairs as well as pairs with 6 matched capsules, yet all of them ship with the
standard spring / hard mount as well as the -10dB pad. There is a hi-pass
filter that is available, although sometimes limited in availability, it comes
in handy for remote recording and boom pole use. Oktava is a decidedly Russian
sound and feel, not German or Chinese, a different sort of vibe all together
really.
The MK-012 is one of those under
$1,000 pair of mics that just gets so much stuff done and done well it’s silly.
On acoustic guitar they deliver the ‘wood’ of the instrument like no other mic,
I mean a very wholesome and real depth to the instrument’s body. The attack is
also accented with a great pick scrape sound, where some SDC mics tend to round
it off or make it sound a bit ‘tick-y’ or plastic. The MK012 is very real on
acoustic sources, but guitar to me is the real standout (since I do mainly pop
type productions). The bottom end response of this mic is strong (cardioid
capsule), and it’s delivered deep but with strength (you can’t just shove this mic
on top of a boomy source). The midrange is rich with harmonic detail, and the
top end has great presence without being overly bright but also making sure to
deliver what’s there. There is a subtle character to the mic, again I call it
the Russian sound! Drum overheads have great depth, toms are heard for their
body and not just their attack, kick drum close mics can be optional if these
are placed right. They really do have a robust response. The omni capsule has
that natural low end response which you can use up close more safely for low
end response, and the omni maintains a better top end response than many others
I’ve used. The hypercardioid capsule has a fairly specific sound with a cutting
upper midrange and tighter overall focus of course.
Conclusion: I’ve been raving about
the MK012 since before I ever even became a dealer, if anything they make such
an excellent ac gtr mic that everybody should have a pair. However as a go-to
mic and in this price range, there is no reason why they can’t handle all of
your small diaphragm needs well.
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