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Rich Hibner · October 6th, 2006, 04:56 PM

Can you mount an Oktava mic to a boom pole?

-Rh

Seth Bloombaum · October 6th, 2006, 05:16 PM

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.

Dave Largent · October 6th, 2006, 08:38 PM

Have you used all three Oktava 012 capsules, Seth?

Rich Hibner · October 6th, 2006, 11:55 PM

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

-Rh

Bruce S. Yarock · October 7th, 2006, 02:10 AM

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

Jarrod Whaley · October 7th, 2006, 12:29 PM

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.

Seth Bloombaum · October 7th, 2006, 11:23 PM

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.

Rich Hibner · October 8th, 2006, 09:04 AM

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

Seth Bloombaum · October 8th, 2006, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rich Hibner

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.

Rich Hibner · October 8th, 2006, 10:58 PM

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.

October 6th, 2006, 04:56 PM	#1
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	Oktava boom Can you mount an Oktava mic to a boom pole? -Rh

October 7th, 2006, 12:29 PM	#6
Jarrod Whaley Major Player Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: chattanooga, tn Posts: 721	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. __________________ -->jarrod whaley. www.oakstreetfilms.com

October 6th, 2006, 05:16 PM	#2
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	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.

October 6th, 2006, 08:38 PM	#3
Dave Largent Trustee Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 1,483	Have you used all three Oktava 012 capsules, Seth?

October 6th, 2006, 11:55 PM	#4
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	great information. What exactly does the "shockmount" do for mics? just redirect any movement so it's not picked up by the mic? -Rh

October 7th, 2006, 02:10 AM	#5
Bruce S. Yarock Trustee Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pembroke Pines, Fl. Posts: 1,842	Seth, Do you ahev a link for the indoor windscreen? thanks Bruce S. Yarock www.yarock.com

October 7th, 2006, 11:23 PM	#7
Seth Bloombaum Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon Posts: 3,420	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.

October 8th, 2006, 09:04 AM	#8
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	Is there a difference in the Oktava Mk012-01 than the MK012?

October 8th, 2006, 10:58 PM	#10
Rich Hibner Major Player Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 218 Images: 1	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.