Oktava MK-012 vs Beyerdynamic MC930

[Eschatologist]

I can get a good deal on the Oktava matched set for less than a third of what the BD MC903s would cost me. I'm strictly using these for overheads. Should I pull the trigger or save my $$$ for the BDs?

 

[JeffTD]

I'd get the Oktavas and use the savings to get the Joly mods done to them.

 

[Eschatologist]

What do the Joly mods bring to them?

 

[JeffTD]

http://www.ultimatemetal.com/forum/backline/730001-neumann-km184-vs-joly-mod-oktava-mk012.html

http://www.oktavamodshop.com/product_reviews_info.php?products_id=35&reviews_id=326&osCsid=kqgjhhtjj

http://www.oktavamodshop.com/product_info.php?cPath=1_48&products_id=35

TL;DR: it makes them KM84 clones.

 

[crillemannen]

TL;DR: it makes them KM84 clones.

^^ And i got my hands on a vintage pair of km84's and i must say they are the best OH mic's out there! Never heard such good OH, no strange frequency's and captures the weight of the cymbals!