Oktava MK012
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saneproductions
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use the code DV for a 5% discount
saneproductions
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don't forget shock mounting and wind protection. I like the k-tek kssm and the rycote baby ball gag (20mm) and the fuzzy jammer,
MattinSTL
Sound Modulator
I have both shockmounts and each is priced appropriately... The SSM-1 is adequate, but the KSSM is luxuriously technical and effective. The KSSM is the absolute perfect shockmount for an Oktava... if you go that route be sure to specify soft bands. If you can't afford the K-Tek then the Sabra will get the job done, but if you CAN afford the K-Tek and choose to save the money by going cheaper anyway... you'll regret it if and when you see the KSSM. The K-Tek is premium priced, but it's also "minimalist perfection".
saneproductions
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KSSM is worth every penny in my book!
Thanks matt for suggesting it in the first place!
Thanks matt for suggesting it in the first place!
DavidChia
Well-known member
I've heard so much about the k-tek kssm rubber suspension feet breaking during set up. Can you share your experience. Do you take the rubber suspension feet out first and put it on the mic and then on the mount. Or do you try to squeeze the mic in while the rubber suspension feet is on the mount?
I don't recommend the SSM-1. The rubber band suspension takes too long to put on and off because you have to wound it into a figure 8-ish figure everytime you change the mic. And it's not particularly durable either. I accidentally pushed the boompole against the door and it simply snapped off the plastic neck. For the same price I would recommend the Rode SM-3, which is also rubber band suspension but with a much faster setup time and with a convenient camera mounting option if you need it.
saneproductions
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I leave it on and squeeze the mic through. I have never had a problem in 100s of uses, but then, I am careful with my gear.
Kelly Olsen
Well-known member
Rode SM-3 really works great, dual duty, better dampening and less than half the price. The only way to go if really on a budget.
puredrifting
Major Contributor
Guys:
If I may interject, I obtained the Okatava MK-012 directly from Ken Heaton of Oktava USA for my upcoming microphone review/test/article. Okatava USA is the only authorized importer of Okatavas in the U.S. The reason I mention this is because there are a number of cheap Chinese counterfeit Oktavas out there. If you are going to buy an Oktava, make sure that you get the real thing.
Not saying that The Sound-Room is selling Chinese knock-offs, I would have no idea. But if you definitively want a genuine Russian authorized-to-sell-in-the-USA by the Russian manuacturer of the MK-012, talk to Ken Heaton at Oktava USA.
According to Okatava USA, there are only five authorized Okatava sources in the U.S. and The Sound-Room is not one of them.
All the best,
Dan Brockett
If I may interject, I obtained the Okatava MK-012 directly from Ken Heaton of Oktava USA for my upcoming microphone review/test/article. Okatava USA is the only authorized importer of Okatavas in the U.S. The reason I mention this is because there are a number of cheap Chinese counterfeit Oktavas out there. If you are going to buy an Oktava, make sure that you get the real thing.
Not saying that The Sound-Room is selling Chinese knock-offs, I would have no idea. But if you definitively want a genuine Russian authorized-to-sell-in-the-USA by the Russian manuacturer of the MK-012, talk to Ken Heaton at Oktava USA.
According to Okatava USA, there are only five authorized Okatava sources in the U.S. and The Sound-Room is not one of them.
All the best,
Dan Brockett
saneproductions
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They sell good stuff at sound-room.com
There are hundreds of people here who buy from them and they are great!
I have an SM3 that I use to mount the mic on-cam (if I must do that for b-roll). It works fine, but it is no kssm. It will not work at all well with a BBG either. You get what you pay for...
There are hundreds of people here who buy from them and they are great!
I have an SM3 that I use to mount the mic on-cam (if I must do that for b-roll). It works fine, but it is no kssm. It will not work at all well with a BBG either. You get what you pay for...
ESTEBEVERDE
Veteran
WTF?
O.K. what's the deal.
Where are the good Oktava mics?
O.K. what's the deal.
Where are the good Oktava mics?
puredrifting
Major Contributor
I wonder who would know, a sound dealer or the company themselves? Contact Oktava USA for the back story. As far as I know, I don't think Ken is on this board regularly, you will have to seek him out. I am not bad mouthing sound-room, I am sure that they are a good retailer but due to the fact that the Oktava is a Russian product, there are concerns that you should have that you might not need to worry about if you were purchasing a German, American or Japanese microphone. I don't see many counterfeit Neumann KMR81i mics but there are counterfeit Oktavas out there, especially on Ebay.
Maybe taking a look at this will convince all who think I am not speaking the truth http://www.oktavausa.com/OktavaUSAInfo.html
I hav been testing and using dozens of mics, I just think that all of you should be wise consumers. There are some good Chinese made mics out there of various models but you should not purchase one thinking you are getting a Russian made Oktava MK-012.
Best,
Dan
Maybe taking a look at this will convince all who think I am not speaking the truth http://www.oktavausa.com/OktavaUSAInfo.html
I hav been testing and using dozens of mics, I just think that all of you should be wise consumers. There are some good Chinese made mics out there of various models but you should not purchase one thinking you are getting a Russian made Oktava MK-012.
Best,
Dan
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