Shure, Oktava, MXL... Best overhead microphones?

[Heabow]

I will need to buy a pair of good overhead mics for studio use only. My budget is 200€-300€. My first choice is Oktava's MK012-01 because they sound really good, they're great for the price and I already have one. Plus they can be Jolly modded later which is cool. But I always look for advices and opinions.

My other options are: Sontronics STC-15, MXL 603SPR and Shure PG81.

 

[cfh11]

+1 for the oktavas in that price range.... no complaints at all about mine

 

[egan.]

Oktava's.

 

[TRA]

Shure Beta181. I sold my Oktava for Rode NT5 back in the day. I sold those not too long after.

 

[MartijnPaauwe]

I'm really satisfied with my pair of Oktava's Can't go wrong with 'em

 

[Heabow]

Thanks buddies, this confirms what I thought Go for Oktavas!

 

[Erik Monsonis]

Oktavas. Don't think more about it.

 

[derekmoffat]

Yup, Oktavas

 

[DrumWerks]

Yet another + for the MK012s. Even now and then I go through through phases where I use something else. After awhile, I always seem to go, "Mmmm, something's not working anymore." Going back to the Oktavas is always nice.

Hell, even the cheap Chinese knock-offs Guitar Center sold years ago sound good (have pairs of both).

 

[HollowmanPL]

Oktavas missing but maybe it will help you

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBZK94yiUv4

 

[Heabow]

Thanks a lot dude! Great vid