Oktava boom
 

Can you mount an Oktava mic to a boom pole?

-Rh

Yes.

Most commonly, this would be an MK 012 with a hypercardoid capsule. The cardoid capsule is not very directional, I think it would be better to call it a sub-cardoid.

For indoor use a foam windscreen is usually enough to deal with the slight breeze created by moving the boom. Be aware that this mic is very sensitive to breeze.

A shock-mount is also considered "standard" for boom usage.

Have you used all three Oktava 012 capsules, Seth?

great information. What exactly does the "shockmount" do for mics? just redirect any movement so it's not picked up by the mic?

-Rh

Seth,
Do you ahev a link for the indoor windscreen?
thanks
Bruce S. Yarock
www.yarock.com

Rich--

Shock mounts reduce handling noise (such as fingers moving against the pole) by suspending the mic in "mid-air," usually with rubber bands. Such noise can be substantial when using a boom, especially if your operator is turning/moving the pole to aim it at the talent as they speak. As stated above, the MK012 is especially susceptible to handling noise. A shock mount should be viewed as an absolute necessity for boom mounting (or even any mounting situation where the mic has even a slight chance of being used in motion) with any mic, but especially so with the Oktava.

Usually I'm more responsive - been briefly out of town.

I've only used the cardoid capsule with this mic, mostly for music recording. The MK-012 is a good general-purpose small-diaphram condensor microphone. I've applied some eq in post and been very happy.

I can confirm that the cardoid is more of a sub-cardoid pattern from my own experience. I've heard good things about the hypercardoid cap for boom work.

I am not aware of any forum sponsors who sell the Oktava line of microphones. sound-room.com seems to have the biggest selection of Oktava microphones & accessories, including shock mounts and foam wind screens.

bhphotovideo.com is a forum sponsor, they stock generic shock mounts and blimp-style wind screens & fur that would be better if you are planning on exterior scenes in any sort of weather.

Is there a difference in the Oktava Mk012-01 than the MK012?

Anybody considering Oktava microphones should check out the sticky thread in this forum that talks about chinese-manufactured Oktava. Ya'll want the russian-manufactured version.

Having said that, I'm not aware of any significant difference between MC-012, MK-012, and MK-012-01.

I'm aware of the sticky. Checked it first. That's why I asked about the 012-01. Saw a few on ebay and wanted to know if there were a difference between the two. Is there a clear mark to distinguish the two apart, the chinese made and the russian made?

edit: nevermind found a link.