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dumass
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hey, i need help deciding which ones to get. please give me a review of each mic and the highs and lows of both. I'm planning on using them mostly for overheads, but also for acoustic guitars as well. thanks!
eeldip
New member
advice:
find a dealer that will let you return mics.
then buy a pair of each. record with them. return the ones you dont like.
if you cant do that. try to find ones on the used market that are pretty much a low to fair price. buy both sets. sell back the one you dont like as much.
nothing is better than real experience with a mic...
ok. 3rd plan. buy the 603s cause they are cheaper.
find a dealer that will let you return mics.
then buy a pair of each. record with them. return the ones you dont like.
if you cant do that. try to find ones on the used market that are pretty much a low to fair price. buy both sets. sell back the one you dont like as much.
nothing is better than real experience with a mic...
ok. 3rd plan. buy the 603s cause they are cheaper.
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chessrock
Banned
They're pretty similar, but if you're using them mostly for overheads, I would recommend the mc012 for two reasons: 1)the 603 is noticeably brighter, which can be somewhat annoying on the cymbals and hi-hat. 2) They come with the -10db pad, which is useful for close-micing of loud drums.
That said, I still like the 603 on drum overhead, and I actually like them better on acc. guitar (than the mc012).
That said, I still like the 603 on drum overhead, and I actually like them better on acc. guitar (than the mc012).
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DanielJohn
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a stereo pair of mxl603's are a considerable amount cheaper than the mc012's.
I own a stereo pair of the mxl603's and have used mc012's at my school. They are both excellent. But if you are in it to get a sound that only us engineers will notice the difference than get something way more expensive
-DAN
I own a stereo pair of the mxl603's and have used mc012's at my school. They are both excellent. But if you are in it to get a sound that only us engineers will notice the difference than get something way more expensive
-DAN
ausrock
Well-known member
Hopefully the 603's I've bought from Tubedude are on their way.............once here, I'll be borrowing a pair of Oktava's to compare them with on acoustic.
Armistice
Son of Yoda
Still haven't got them Ausrock? We were talking about them last weekend! Thought you'd have that weird looking 18 stringed beast recorded by now!
Hope your son liked it!
Post your results when you finally get them - I'm still searching for a solution!
Hope your son liked it!
Post your results when you finally get them - I'm still searching for a solution!
ausrock
Well-known member
Whadya mean "weird looking".................
. My son is still smiling.
Re the 603's...........IF they were shipped when I thought they were being shipped, I should see them over the next few working days. We are recording acoustics (CW80 and 525 at the moment), and I sure wish they would get here.
. My son is still smiling.Re the 603's...........IF they were shipped when I thought they were being shipped, I should see them over the next few working days. We are recording acoustics (CW80 and 525 at the moment), and I sure wish they would get here.
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DJL
Self Banned
I'm in agreement with chessrock. Most of the time I like the MXL603S's more on acoustic guitar too... and the MC-O12's as overheads, but both can work.
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tdukex
Man of the Muse
Bottom line: you can't go wrong with either. You can get a matched pair of MXL 603s with case and two shockmounts for around $159 - $169. That's a fantastic deal. With the Oktavas, on the other hand, you can purchase additional capsules and/or an M1 LD head, which makes the Oktavas much more versatile.
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dumass
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thanks everyone for their input...
where are the mxl's matched pair with shockmounts for $159-169? the cheapest i've seen them was $199 for that at 8th street. as for the oktavas, theyre on musicians friend and at guitar center for $200...and then the shockmounts would be another $40...not that big of a price difference...
where are the mxl's matched pair with shockmounts for $159-169? the cheapest i've seen them was $199 for that at 8th street. as for the oktavas, theyre on musicians friend and at guitar center for $200...and then the shockmounts would be another $40...not that big of a price difference...
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Telefunken
GUITARDAZE
Hands down the Oktava, I use it with the omni cap. on all my acoutic recording. It just really captures the tone I am looking for.
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tdukex
Man of the Muse
dumass said:
Dealers don't advertise for those prices, you have to deal them down. 20% off retail is $40. 15% off retail is $30. You should be able to negotiate one of these.