difference between mk-102 and the mc-102

[patlang12]

I think this has been asked before so I tried to search for it, but could not find it. What is the difference between the oktava mc-012 and the mk-012? I am talking about price and sound. Thanks a lot!

 

[DJL]

The SoundRoom sells the MC's, and the MK's are sold at places like Guitar Center and etc... they are the same mic... however, the SoundRoom test/checkouts, etc the mics before they sale them. Oh, and Oktava's MC's from the SoundRoom cost more.

 

[patlang12]

OK thanks!

 

[DJL]

You're welcome.

 

[paddyponchero]

I read from a russian person that
mk - is derived from the russian spelling/pronunciation of microphone
mc - were built for export markets and had tighter quality control

This seems to be confirmed by the russian site:
http://oktava.tula.net/index_r.htm

vs the english site:
http://oktava.tula.net/eng/o2_e.htm

I suppose thats how gc gets em so cheap