best capsule for MK012?

[tromostheory]

It seems like getting a capsule for my Oktava MK012 is an economical way to expand my small mic locker. Any suggestions? One that sounded good on male vocals would be ideal. Also, are all capsules compatible with all MK012s? I'm not really sure if mine is Russian or Chinese. Thanks a lot.

 

[kojdogg]

Dunno, but there looks to be some nice ones from Red (Blue) and Oktava. Michael Joly of Oktavamod now mods these for $80, so if you got a new capsule and the mod, it might not matter all that much.

 

[c7sus]

Check out T.H.E. for capsules as well.

http://www.sound-room.com/oktava?b=1

 

[Big Kenny]

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[Robert D]

I doubt there's any incompatibility issues with Russian vs Chinese made MK-012 preamp bodies. Go here for MK101 and MK 102 LDC capsules, and the Red MK-012 LDC capsule.........
http://www.oktavausa.com/

and here for the M1 or M3 LOMO heads.......
http://www.sound-room.com/oktava?b=1

There's a pretty big difference between the response curve of the Red capsule and the 101 and 102 capsules from Tula, so have a look at those.

Also, an Omni capsule is a good thing to have and will only set you back around $60. It won't be the answer for vocs, but with an LDC, the cardioid, and an omni capsule, you can do a lot with that mic.