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[hargerst]

The biggest problem I have with the Oktava products is their tendencies toward uneven quality control, unless you get them from a reliable source.

[hasbeen]

guhlenn wrote on Tue, 21 September 2004 05:40

I just spotted the beyerdynamic m160 and m260 at reasonable distance (say a 3 hour drive... ) ..

Let's not forget that Bonzo on "When the Levee Breaks" was recorded with ONE M160!!!

[New Orleans Steve]

I have and use a M260. It's my anti - sibilant secret weapon. The M500 is a hand held vocal version of this mic. It has the usual HF peek and LF cut. I have used it on woodwinds with much success. On one occasion, It was A/B ed with a Sony C-37, a fav. On woodwinds, and we went with the Beyer.

Steve

[Ralf Kleemann]

hargerst wrote on Thu, 04 November 2004 16:29

The biggest problem I have with the Oktava products is their tendencies toward uneven quality control, unless you get them from a reliable source.

Thomann, a German shop, had a batch of ribbon mics made in China, see http://www.netzmarkt.de/thomann/thoiw2_artikel-172090.html - the other condensor types they make aren't exactly stellar, but I'm going to give the ribbon a chance. They are 129.- EUR (ca. 170.- USD incl. VAT). I'll be happy to report my findings.

Best regards,
Ralf

[musical5]

Thats the same mic as the Nady.

[James Duncan]

I tried an Oktava ML-52 a year ago or so and was quite under-whelmed. It could be as Harvey points out due to just a bad mic considering Oktava's QC issues, but it really left a bad taste in my mouth.

I borrowed it from a friend who loved it...go figure!

It is probably worth the extra cash to pony up for an AEA or Royer...

BTW...How did that Nady work out Harvey???

[hargerst]

I didn't have time to see Wes Dooley when I went to L.A., so I still haven't heard one.  I'll call Wes and see if I can borrow it next week, or at least get his impressions.

[guhlenn]

Yeah Thomann is ok. Never spotted the ribbon T-bone, used a condensor form them once (not stellar, but very decent..) Lemme know if it works for you!

[Bobro]

Another vote for the M500, it's got that "solidity" if that makes sense, but a bigger vote for getting an old Oktava
ML-19, "God's Golden Telephone" IMHO.

Loving ribbons more and more, in direct proportion to hating hyped sound more and more I guess...

-Bobro

[judah]

Bobro wrote on Mon, 06 December 2004 20:41

Another vote for the M500, it's got that "solidity" if that makes sense, but a bigger vote for getting an old Oktava ML-19, "God's Golden Telephone" IMHO. Loving ribbons more and more, in direct proportion to hating hyped sound more and more I guess... -Bobro

I've been using my M500 with John Hardy M1 for a while and was very very very impressed. Used mostly on woodwinds instruments and vocals. Last week got a CIB. You won't believe the difference. The best combo I ever had the pleasure to work with. A marriage made in heaven. That damn sheen and glow thing is impressive, with this mic it's even more.

Just a thought.

R.

[Bobro]

judah wrote on Tue, 07 December 2004 10:51

Bobro wrote on Mon, 06 December 2004 20:41 Another vote for the M500, it's got that "solidity" if that makes sense, but a bigger vote for getting an old Oktava ML-19, "God's Golden Telephone" IMHO. Loving ribbons more and more, in direct proportion to hating hyped sound more and more I guess... -Bobro I've been using my M500 with John Hardy M1 for a while and was very very very impressed. Used mostly on woodwinds instruments and vocals. Last week got a CIB. You won't believe the difference. The best combo I ever had the pleasure to work with. A marriage made in heaven. That damn sheen and glow thing is impressive, with this mic it's even more. Just a thought. R.

What's a CIB and where did you get it? Thanks

-Bobro

[James Duncan]

In this month's TapeOp, there is a DIY article about modifying an Oktava ML52 to improve its sound quality...Hmmmm...interesting.

[auralman]

Too funny that I just registered on this forum and low and behold - my tiny little article has popped up.

A big vote for the ML52 (obviously). With the mods, it's a very good mic indeed. I use it often on guitar amps, and sometimes on drums.

For what it's worth, I've heard just as much variation between one 77 and the next as I have between ML52s. The best 77 still wipes out an Oktava, but as with any microphone, it depends on the application. There's no such thing as a useless mic, only a useless engineer.

[judah]

Bobro wrote on Tue, 07 December 2004 12:03

judah wrote on Tue, 07 December 2004 10:51 Bobro wrote on Mon, 06 December 2004 20:41 Another vote for the M500, it's got that "solidity" if that makes sense, but a bigger vote for getting an old Oktava ML-19, "God's Golden Telephone" IMHO. Loving ribbons more and more, in direct proportion to hating hyped sound more and more I guess... -Bobro I've been using my M500 with John Hardy M1 for a while and was very very very impressed. Used mostly on woodwinds instruments and vocals. Last week got a CIB. You won't believe the difference. The best combo I ever had the pleasure to work with. A marriage made in heaven. That damn sheen and glow thing is impressive, with this mic it's even more. Just a thought. R. What's a CIB and where did you get it? Thanks -Bobro

Hi Bobro,
a CIB is an Amek Channel In a Box, a complete channel strip designed by Rupert Neve. Mic/Line preamp, EQ, filters, Compressor. Fantastic sounding piece of outboard. My ribbon microphones never sounded so good. Bought it from Funky Junk Italy.

Cheers.

R.

[daQuad]

Has anyone tried the Nady ribbon yet?  I'm very curious.