Identify this MIC!

[folkrock75]

Hey guys, can anyone identify the microphone in these low res screen grabs? The mic looks amazing, i am extremely curious what it is.

 

[folkrock75]

Any guess is a good one- if you can send me in a direction at least. Thanks ///

 

[KineticSound]

Kinda-almost-sorta looks like a Beyerdynamic M130 in that it appears to be a bi-directional ribbon mic and has the same basic shape, but I've not seen a Beyerdynamic that has that sort of grille.

It's also similar in shape to the M-Audio "Luna" series, but again has a different grille.

 

[Harvey Gerst]

Looks like an Octava MC-012 with the Lomo M4 head:

 

[folkrock75]

Great work! I think you're right on the lomo head / oktava identification. Anyone know much about the Lomo head? The Okatava MK012 is actually a large diaphragm? I thought it was a small diagraphm, like the SM81. Anyway, curious about this head- it looks great- any idea on sound?

 

[dgatwood]

The MK-012 is a small diaphragm condenser, but the capsule is removable. The LOMO head is a large diaphragm capsule for the MK-012 body.

 

[folkrock75]

Great! Anyone used one? Any idea of sound quality?

 

[folkrock75]

I guess and most importantly, price / where to buy?

 

[Big Kenny]

http://www.oktava.com/oktava

 

[folkrock75]

Thanks guys- pretty expensive for the whole deal- around $700 for mic and head? Seems a bit high for what it is- i guess i will scour ebay ///

 

[PhilGood]

So you saw a picture...and now you have to get one...


I shall post no pics of my wife!

 

[KineticSound]

So you saw a picture...and now you have to get one...
I shall post no pics of my wife!

Lucky he didn't see this picture:

Telefunken ELA-M 250... happy bankruptcy.

 

[folkrock75]

Ha yes! The danger of pictures. No I am not purchasing one, I was trying to find any info regarding that mic/head combo- and retailers are usually a good start, which in turn lead me to discover the head itself is relatively unreported on (or at least not many postings online), and seemingly expensive. As I live in the music equipment-swap capital (nyc) I can occasionally find someone selling one locally via eBay or craigslist that will afford me the opportunity to test it out first.

I have heard great vocals recorded from what I believe is that head but I guess I will not be able to confirm that. I would never purchase something based on a photo alone, I am a bit obsessive compulsive when it comes to researching purchases. I would of course be curious to hear any samples someone may have recorded with a lomo head on an oktava. thanks