e22S and mk012 Mic Comparision

[Sonixx]

for those of you interested, I've posted two clips of my acoustic using a pair of Josephson e22S mics and a pair of mk012 mics.

both the e22S and mk012 were set up side-by-side (see picture) with one each below and the other above the strings, pointed at the body port and angled at the strings.

i think the mk012 held it's ground, but the e22S overall is more robust and airy.


mic clips

 

[Massive Master]

Without even listening, the Josephson 22's damn well BETTER sound nicer than the Oktavas...

Not that the Oktavas don't sound pretty nice - I think everyone should have a pair or (several pair). However, they are what they are - A great buy, with reasonable quality control, mass produced, etc.

Josephsons, with hardcore quality control and that amazing, clear presence... Hard to forget... If I still recorded a lot, they'd be on my short list of must-have stuff. Actually, there are a few studios I should talk into getting pairs... That'll stop me from having to...

Thanks for the reminder!

John Scrip - www.massivemastering.com

[EDIT] Just listened anyway... I'm actually shocked at how decent the Oktavas sound against them... SHOCKED I tell ya'. There's actually a certain fullness in the lows that's nice & smooth... But you certainly can't argue with the presence and low clarity of the 22's... I'd probably just go with one of each!

 

[Sonixx]

it is amazing... the mk012's sound damn good. they don't have the clarity and depth of the e22S (which isn't really captured in the clip), but for less than $200 bucks for the pair, the mk012 is really worth the price.