Gear Reviews

Microphones

Studio Projects: C-1, C-3

reviewed by Ed Pettersen

You've probably heard something already about all the inexpensive mics being manufactured in China, with the idea being that they capture the magic and essence of the classic German mics at a fraction...

Oktava: MC012 condenser mic

reviewed by Andy Hong

I can't recall a time when good-sounding mics have been so readily affordable as they are now. I purchased three Oktava MC012 condenser mics for less than it would have cost me to buy three SM-57s....

Oktava: MK 219

reviewed by Martin Chittum

Russian microphone manufacturer Oktava has been around since the 1950s. The MK 219 (a.k.a. MC 219) has been one of their most known and respected models for quite some time now, and is considered a...

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