Which Oktava for drum overheads

VicD · 14th November 2009

Debating between MK-012 or MK -219 for drum overheads. Probably use only two mics at first then maybe add kick and snare mics in the future. Possibly joly mod the mics as well. Any thoughts. Thx!

mistervenable · 15th November 2009

I've never had a problem with using mk-102s as overheads. They get the job done but they aren't anything to write home about.

VicD · 15th November 2009

Thanks for the reply. Actually just realized the MK-219 are already modded w Joly premium electronics.

mistervenable · 20th November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistervenable

I've never had a problem with using mk-102s as overheads. They get the job done but they aren't anything to write home about.

Apparently I am dyslexic. MK-012s I meant.

VicD · 20th November 2009

After much reading and listening, I decided to go with Beyer MC930's instead. Thanks to all for their contribution!

Michael_Joly · 20th November 2009

The MK-012 is just about the indie musician / engineer go-to OH mic. My buddy Kramer doesn't do a session without his mod'd '012s.

For folks who like a beafier sound the large diaphragm / transformer-coupled MK-219 is great alternative. You can here the 219, 105 and '011 (very similar to the '012) as drum OH here.

VicD · 21st November 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael_Joly

The MK-012 is just about the indie musician / engineer go-to OH mic. My buddy Kramer doesn't do a session without his mod'd '012s.

For folks who like a beafier sound the large diaphragm / transformer-coupled MK-219 is great alternative. You can here the 219, 105 and '011 (very similar to the '012) as drum OH here.

Thanks. I will probably buy a used MK-219 and get your mod.

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VicD Gear nut Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NY Posts: 115 Thread Starter	Which Oktava for drum overheads Debating between MK-012 or MK -219 for drum overheads. Probably use only two mics at first then maybe add kick and snare mics in the future. Possibly joly mod the mics as well. Any thoughts. Thx!

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mistervenable Gear nut Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Nashville Posts: 129	I've never had a problem with using mk-102s as overheads. They get the job done but they aren't anything to write home about.

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Michael_Joly 3 + infractions, forum membership suspended. Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 2,735	The MK-012 is just about the indie musician / engineer go-to OH mic. My buddy Kramer doesn't do a session without his mod'd '012s. For folks who like a beafier sound the large diaphragm / transformer-coupled MK-219 is great alternative. You can here the 219, 105 and '011 (very similar to the '012) as drum OH here.