| I think most any good manufacturer generates its own "fanbase".
Don't know if I'd include Oktava as a contender due to its off the shelf sloppy quality control. (even though I own a MC012!)
Out of the list you gave, moon_unit, have tried the Audio-Technica 4033, and the Oktava MC-012 cardiod. The C1 was clearly superior to these two on my voice, along although YMMV.
The 4033 seemed to emphasize nasality, and the MC012 has a
"smaller" sound than the C1.
The sound quality of a C1 is very good, aside from any price issues IMHO. Joe Chicarelli also likes this microphone BTW.
Chris |