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The Oktava MK012 is known as being a tremendous sound per $$$ small diaphram condenser. They cost about 1/10 of what an equivalent Neumann (KM84) would cost, but are supposed to deliver a similar sound. I've never used the Nuemann KM 84 so I can't comment on it, but I can say that I like the Oktava. In fact, I have 4 of them.
I went through a phase where I using them on toms. ( I go through phases a lot). For some toms the sound amazing. You see, small diaphram mics are known for being very fast. The attack is very evident on these kinds of mics. You can hear it obviously on a clicky acoustic guitar. The attack just jumps out at you, for better or worse.
I use these on overheads from time to time. The Oktava MK012 sounds different than my large condenser mics in this application. I'm not sure how to describe it. I guess I would call it more hi-fi. Lately, I've experimented (and had great results) with micing up individual cymbals with guys who just have cymbals that are too loud. The Oktavas seam to handle the task quite nicely. The top end can get a little wild sometimes, but it's smoother (to my ears) than the top end of the AT 4033 which can sometimes get very harsh in certain spots (but can be fine in others).
You have to be very careful with the proximity effect on these mics. If you get them too close to the source you will hear immediate super huge low end of death. It doesn't sound good either, unless you are going for some sort of rap drum machine overload type of sound.
I've used them on vocals before and had pretty good results. They sound aggressive but maybe a little thin on vocals. You have to be so careful because of pops and clicks even with a Stedman pop filter.
Overall, these mics are fun toys to have around. They can be magical (or shitty) on toms. The same applies to overheads. Not really a vocal mic, but worth trying out just to see for yourself. They can be killer on acoustic guitar as well.
For the money, you can't loose so give them a try.
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