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ctdrac
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Hi Yall,
Been reading for years about people doing a mod on an Oktava MK 219, well my curiosity has gotten the better of me. I have had this mic for years and being such a "not pro" it has always sounded fine to me. Then I read an article a few months ago (this is where I get in trouble) how this mic has a capsule that copies Neumann but the poor body design and cheap components degrade the overall ability of this mic. Would love to hear if anyone has an opinion if the MK219 capsule really compares to a Neumann. I have ordered all the parts (I am doing the mod outlined by Scott Dorsey), cut out the "grill" and replace the screen, and added material to dampen the body. Dorsey's article says to use RTV to reduce the "ring" from the body, I used cork material to do this. I would have made a huge mess using RTV.
I am NOT an electronics guy so any words of wisdom on this would be appreciated. Photos are where I am at this time on the mod.
Been reading for years about people doing a mod on an Oktava MK 219, well my curiosity has gotten the better of me. I have had this mic for years and being such a "not pro" it has always sounded fine to me. Then I read an article a few months ago (this is where I get in trouble) how this mic has a capsule that copies Neumann but the poor body design and cheap components degrade the overall ability of this mic. Would love to hear if anyone has an opinion if the MK219 capsule really compares to a Neumann. I have ordered all the parts (I am doing the mod outlined by Scott Dorsey), cut out the "grill" and replace the screen, and added material to dampen the body. Dorsey's article says to use RTV to reduce the "ring" from the body, I used cork material to do this. I would have made a huge mess using RTV.
I am NOT an electronics guy so any words of wisdom on this would be appreciated. Photos are where I am at this time on the mod.