To get back on topic, I'm thinking of either getting a short shotgun for those times when i don't want to or can't use the schoeps. The Mics that are on my short list are CS-1, CS-3, AT4073 and MKH 416

Does that mean you'll be selling your ME-66?

BB, what have you found the Oktavas most useful for?

I've used the Oktava hyper as a boomed dialog mic. I've experimented with a pair of cardoids in a coincident stereo as well as an XY.

I'll trying them outdoors as soon as the weather warms up. I had plans to use them to record an hour and a half ceremony later this spring. I've bought 2 Baby Ball Gags for them already.

The Oktava makes a great VO mic. Martin Garrison did an amazing VO comparison with a Neuman large diaphram and the Oktava cardoid.

Martin has an excellent sound as well as style. I was very impressed.

Great. Interesting stuff.