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Post by Ward on Oct 25, 2023 9:23:34 GMT -6
And besides, the circuit was always simple to clone. It's been the capsule that's been hard to clone and the off-axis sound that makes the KM84 stand out is impossible to replicate without the capsule. Absolutely. If you don't take the off axis sound into account, the Oktava MK-012 is a near perfect match (sound-wise) for a KM84. It's when you get off axis that they start sounding different. I know Bill did testing on this and I spent a day doing my own tests with various SDCs. The KM84 and Oktava MK-012 are equals on acoustic guitar at the NBJ, 8" out. I thought they were so close (could not hear a difference in A/B tests) that I gave back the KM84's I had on long-term loan. But... there are other great SDC's that don't sound the same but are great anyway... MC930 This guy mentions 3 of my favorite SDCs in q 3-line post! 1. Neumann KM84 2. Beyer MC930 3. Oktava MK012 |
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Post by kcatthedog on Oct 25, 2023 9:54:08 GMT -6
And besides, the circuit was always simple to clone. It's been the capsule that's been hard to clone and the off-axis sound that makes the KM84 stand out is impossible to replicate without the capsule. Not arguing with anyone, was just trying to remember the back ground. I used to be up on group diy a lot back then ( building c12/ mk-u47) and I remembered mike and mod’s launch blowing up. |
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