Oktava MK-012 (was:Hello all!)

["Scott Fraser" scottbfraser]

<<my experience of "once in a lifetime experience" recording is based
on the Oktava MK-012
http://www.oktava-online.com/mk012.htm
pretty affordable mics with great quality. >>

Be aware that Oktava MK012's come from a variety of sources (Russia or
China), at hugely varying price points & with wildly divergent quality
levels. Some are very good microphones & some are truly awful. The
Sound Room (www.sound-room.com/) carefully hand picks the MK012's they
sell, Guitar Center does not. So, buyer beware with these. Those which
don't go through any QC range all over the map quality-wise & cost
less. Those which are handmatched to meet spec are good & cost more.

Scott Fraser