Most killer mics in the world for the money, and then some! The premium electronics upgrades are beautiful. I have a 219 fully modded, and just finished testing 3 new mods from Michael, and sent them to Madguitarist for evaluation before going back to Mike. I have used alot of mics. These are stunning, period. The single layer headbasket makes a huge difference, even without the innards being done, but its so worth it to get the whole "spa" experience.
I personally wont lust after another higher dollar stock microphone ever again, after hearing what a dedicated madscientist can do with something thats allready an "ok" design, its not necessary, at all. If you have an old clunker 219 319 sitting around, have him turn dirt into grass for you, there will be no regrets.
Oktavamod sells them now, stock or modded. Nope, dont work for him or Oktava, just a colleague thing.
