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Well, I've only had one two hour session to work with the mic, but it was pretty fantastic. Very cle.. |
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Michael,
My goal was to add a LDC FET to my locker for kick drum, but your mods to the v67 sound in.. |
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Michael/Meryl,
I received my new OktavaMod MXL990s and Apex 460 this past Monday. Being a small.. |
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I always knew the MXL V67 was a special mic when i first purchased it.The main problems were: The hi.. |
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Hi Michael,
We have been doing some jazz crooner singing sessions & the Apex 460
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Hello there, Im a friend of Eric and i had to take a time out to drop you a line.
Im a singer and h.. |
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I just wanted to write to thank you for your fine work on my microphone. I sent you a mic that I ver.. |
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this is my go to mic for acoustic guitar (except of picking, then I use the modded MXL 990), I use i.. |
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I have the Modded MXL for about a month now and I just love it!
I use it at home on an ISA one pre.. |
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Hello Michael and Meryl,
I received the modified Apex 205 pair today. I only had a few
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What can I say, the mic is a great mic. I don\'t feel it has an identical characteristics of Neumann.. |
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Dear Mr. Joly,
You are likely too busy for fan mail so I'll keep it short. The modded MXL 990s s.. |
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I am a small home studioer in australia and I received my modified MXL990\'s yesterday. I have had a.. |
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Just got my NT2 original back from Michael ,
Absolutely amazing , I have never heard my acoustic.. |
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I had Michael mod a pair of these for me and have used them on piano as well as steel and nylon guit.. |
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I had one of these collecting dust for years as it had come free with some bundle deal. I had tried .. |
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Bought this mic to record my 82 year old Conn Tranny Alto Sax because I couldn\'t afford the Coles 4.. |
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I love my mod to my MXL mic, Michael was right, we all have one of these lying around. I work at Bla.. |
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Very simply put, your modification of my MK-012\'s brought out a fuller frequency range, especially .. |
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For miking acoustic guitars nothing even comes close for me. Also amazing on drum overheads and pian.. |
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Wow,
What can i say that hasn\'t already been said.
I received my modded 1050 back and instantly.. |
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Hi, I set up my newly moded mk-012 stereo pair on my Yamaha grand (C-3) and made an a-b test with th.. |
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I had a batch of mics (Rode NT2, (2)Apex 215\'s, MK-219 and a pair of MK-012\'s) modded after readin.. |
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My NT1a went from sitting in the closet to being a workhorse. Goodbye sibilant top-end, hello detail.. |
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Well worth the money.
Even having it shipped from the UK this is still a much cheaper option tha.. |
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I just received my OktavaMod MJE-K47 modded Groove Tubes GT-57 back and have been putting it to use .. |
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I couldn't be more pleased with your mod on my Rode NT1A.
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Well, the mic I wanted to put it up against wasn't my remaining NT-1, it was a Neumann TLM-103, the .. |
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The mic is awesome. I\'ve just had the chance to do some sample recordings and it\'s great. Thanks.. |
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Just emailing you to let you know that I have used the Joly-modded Apex 205 on drums and trumpet so .. |
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I am pleased with all of them (i might even get another naddy in a while, when the budget allows it!.. |
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I am pleased with all of them (i might even get another naddy in a while, when the budget allows it!.. |
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You have a VERY satisfied customer. I tracked acoustic guitar the day it came back and was much mor.. |
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Last weekend I did a mic shootout with my Oktavamod NT1, Rode NTK, Audio Technica 4033, and my frien.. |
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The OktavaMod MK-319 Floating Dome is an awesome mic! It is a first reach for lead vocals or when I .. |
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A nice mic. The V67G OktavaMod fits right into my collection on the brighter end of the spectrum. No.. |
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I bought my MXL 4000 for only $179 and it included a free MXL 603 also so I thought I would give it .. |
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The Rode NT1 mod is amazing. The difference is absolutely astounding for the price.
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Michael-
As a fulltime voice artist, the new modded MK-319 (premium with floating dome) has repla.. |
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This is a review of my newly modded Rode NT2a.
First off, I\'d like to thank Michael for the ama.. |
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My NT1A is being used to mic an acoustic bass guitar that is being featured in a recording project. .. |
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I have finally had a chance to really put my PE mod 319 through its paces and am really impressed!
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I received my modified NT1a mic a couple weeks ago and finally got to put it to the test on a set of.. |
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I received my mics back the other day and just had the opportunity to test them out. Before I sent t.. |
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I received my mics back the other day and just had the opportunity to test them out. Before I sent t.. |
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I've had a chance to use the mics on a few sessions now.
I've used the MJE-K47H on female vocals... |
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I've had a chance to use the mics on a few sessions now.
I've used the MJE-K47H on female vocals... |
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I am truly impressed. I know what the modifications are, but it's amazing to me that they translate .. |
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The latest shootout by Michael Vecchio prompted me to write this email.
I have to say, when I bou.. |
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The Rode NT1A and Nady 1050 mods are simply incredible. I had a couple AES friends over when they .. |
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Had a chance to compare a pre-mod recording and a new one with the the upgrade and I can really hear.. |
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You guys weren't kidding! I've had the same 16 bars on loop for like 3 hours now and I'm still just .. |
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Thank you, I am enjoying recording with the MJ mod NT1A. One word "Smooooooooooooooth". Thanks! |
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I wanted to write and thank you for the great service throughout this process of getting my two MK12.. |
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Huge props for your work on my MK-219. I've used it on lots of different sources (acoustic/electric.. |
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The modded V67G is a great modern sounding mic, has that extra top end shine for female vocals and l.. |
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Hi Michael, I've had a chance to have a proper go with the mics and I must say, they are excellent.
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We tried out our new Oktava MK-012's that came in yesterday, and they sound fantastic!
We A/B'd.. |
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Beautiful. Got my mk-12s back and they are transformed. Nice sounding before but now they are top sh.. |
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When I bought my used V69 off of Ebay, I was curious to see what all the fuss and great reviews were.. |
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The latest shootout by Michael Vecchio prompted me to write this email.
I have to say, when I bou.. |
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Michael is truly a genius. I love my Apex 460 mod and i love my Trion 8000 mod. My tracks have never.. |
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The mic came in yesterday and I am totally blown away so far. I'm tracking some vocals tonight and c.. |
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I must tell you that after putting it through just some initial paces, I am in disbelief at how fant.. |
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Just dropping a line after preliminary testing on the Apex 460. I'm a former owner of the 219 PE, an.. |
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I am enjoying my Rode NT1000 mod you did - the new capsule sounds just like you said; much more focu.. |
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I got a couple of Apex 205 mods for drum overheads. I am a drummer of 14 years and have been a produ.. |
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Thanks for reading some user reviews. Hope to see yours here as well! - best, Michael |
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I just recently used a stereo pair in DIN configuration to record our choir for Good Friday Service... |
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This Mic truly kicks asss….. we just used it on some demo vocals that just got a major placement â.. |
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Firstly I have to say that I have been using the pair of MK012's you modded for me and they are abso.. |
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I just wanted to give you and Michael a compliment regarding my recent microphone purchase. For one,.. |
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Just plugged it in and did a little test singing and it sounds like a whole new mic. The nasty sibi.. |
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I just have to write you this letter. I tried my modded Rode NT1a on my recent session and it was in.. |
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Really REALLY REALLY like the MJE-K47 capsule in my Rode 1000. Broad and detailed lower registe.. |
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It is truly awesome!
It now has a beautiful mid range sound and less top end - exactly as promised... |
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I received my Rode Nt1a back from the mod and am absolutely stunned by the results! PLEASE tell Mic.. |
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I received the mic (Nady 1050) the other day and put it to a male vocalist test, wowww!!!!!! Thats a.. |
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Got the MJE-K47H today. Sounds great! |
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i had an apex 185; designated as a pair of pencil mics with cardioid and omni capsules. i was impres.. |
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"Michael just saved me $600.00!
I shoot video professionally as well as record in a home studio... |
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What I\'m using it for:
- Production Sound Recording for Film and Television, Sound Effects / F.. |
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I've been playing with it for a few hours and it sounds great! Best way I can describe it is that i.. |
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Thank you so much for the wonderful mod on the 460. I am once again shocked at the difference. The u.. |
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WOW! Pretty keen improvement -like a door was shut on the mic, that's now been opened. Recorded sou.. |
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I've had them for a couple days and they are amazing! I've never owned a mic of this quality so I do.. |
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Michael! i just finished using your Gomez for the very first time, and....
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Got the mic back today, and it sounds amazing! I compared it to my other unmodified Oktava, which ha.. |
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I received the Apex205 mod you recently did for me and I'm really excited about it. I am a sax playe.. |
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I just wanted to let you know I finally did a drum session with both your MK-012 and the Nady rsm5 y.. |
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I just received my Apex 460 that you modded for me. I am so impressed. It sounds amazing. Totally li.. |
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Received my MK-012 with the Premium Electronics Mod.......AMAZING!!!! More transparent, lower noise .. |
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Hi Michael, the apex 460 sounds amazing. The character it adds is perfect for vocals. For example, e.. |
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First,in this era of \"get all you can & give only as much as it takes to get...\" Michael Joly is a.. |
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I just wanted to send a quick note and thank you very much for the excellent service and fast turn a.. |
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I got the mic today and tested and a & b against my akg414 and the mk killed it.
I could not bel.. |
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>I have had several instances to put my newly modded pair of MK-219's to proper use on upright pian.. |
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Thanks for the great job you did on the MXL 603's I sent you! Last weekend I recorded a high school.. |
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The good news is that the C-101 you rebuilt for me works incredibly well. I've rerecorded several tr.. |
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I'm absolutely amazed at the difference. I knew there would be a difference but seriously?! I've bee.. |
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Michael,
I have to say, the apex 460 mod is something special. I have been using it on vocals since.. |
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I actually sound better...on your cap than on the NOS K-47. Also, your cap has a little more 3D imag.. |
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All I can say is very nice work done on these.
I was very fond of the stock oktava, but now with .. |
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Generally more level and top end. Seems to have opened up the previously - while nice and characteri.. |
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Hoy Crap Michael!
Sacre Bleu…….I've had the opportunity to work with a number of different m.. |
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Hoy Crap Michael!
Sacre Bleu…….I've had the opportunity to work with a number of different m.. |
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I sent you guys my oktava 012 pencil condensers a few months ago and wanted to wait a little while a.. |
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The mics arrived in time for a string of recordings. From the first moment setting levels I was sho.. |
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I've owned the 012s for about 2 years. They were modded right out of the box, but since I just bough.. |
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Got the mics, they sound fantastic! Thanks a million for all the tracking and updates and work on t.. |
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I just got the mic today. It sounds great. I'm comparing it to my Telefunken AK47. It's so hard to t.. |
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I have been working with the LDC (MXL 2003), mostly on guide tracks for vocals (through API 512/525 .. |
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Just got my Modified MK-319 Floating Dome w/Premium Electronics microphone back last week.
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hi michael,
i don't even recognize the sound coming from this mic. it's fantastic. great for acous.. |
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Please see the user reviews for the "Premium Mod for Your Apex 205 with shock mount" - there are abo.. |
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...I think the mod sounds a little bit better than the KM 184, especially on acoustic guitar. The hi.. |
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Wow, you've sold me. The two mics (KM 184 & Ultimate 603 Mod) really do sound extremely similar. Ano.. |
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Your modded 603's, at least in these samples, resolve the mid-range cymbal frequencies with much mor.. |
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I actually liked better the mod MXLs over the Neumanns on every sample. The guitar sounded slightly .. |
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Hoy Crap Michael!
Sacre Bleu…….I've had the opportunity to work with a number of different m.. |
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The Ultimate 603 Mod seems to have much nicer top end, I don\'t like the --------, period. |
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i am very happy with it. i wanted a less high frequencies hyped large diaphram mic and this is it. .. |
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Better transient response in the upper mids than the 184, and under $300 a piece! |
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The 603 kicks major boooty. They have the punch of the Neumanns (KM-184) all day. |
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awesome ! Thanks for turning the mics into tools I will use instead of mics that I havent touched in.. |
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I just completed a day of vocal sessions at Sugar Hill Studios with the 319PE. The chain was a Neuma.. |
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I am extremely happy with the microphone and you can rest assured that when I need mics in the futur.. |
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The mic is great!! Very true to the source you put it in front of and its detailed and open- couldn'.. |
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After using your moded mics in several situations I can give you a little feedback.
The Apex I us.. |
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After using your moded mics in several situations I can give you a little feedback.
The Apex I us.. |
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I recorded with the modified ribbon mics.
The difference is amazing. I used the RM700 mics as drum.. |
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I just got the mic today(RSM-2) and it sounds great. I noticed that there is a tonal difference betw.. |
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This mod has made it a go to mic and I would put it up against anything in my case..and I have a nic.. |
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Love them. Used them to record samples for my score to season 2 of Verminators on the Discovery Chan.. |
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After setting up the mic in our simple bedroom studio, my girlfriend, a soprano, was immediately imp.. |
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fFrst recordings w/my just-modded-by-you oktava mkl-2500 are night and day when compared w/before-mo.. |
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I finally got to put my 012 PE Oktavamod into action at a recording session this past weekend. I use.. |
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I bought a modded 319 from you months ago and it has been the highlight of my studio.
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Just got my MK-012's back from you today.... I've had the chance to put them through some preliminar.. |
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I must say that it's intimidatingly impressive how good the Mk-319 sounds after your mods. |
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"...The modded MK 319 is out of this world, especially for what I am doing.
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A while back I picked up an MXL603 at MF\'s \"stupid deal of the day\" pricing. Although I wasn\'t r.. |
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hi michael and meryl,
first recordings w/my just-modded-by-you oktava mkl-2500 are night and day .. |
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Great tip... i had an old behringer (!) mic where i did that and now it's pretty useful on some sour.. |
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I am EXTREMELY happy with my modded MK-012's and all the incredible customer support you two provide.. |
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I'm afraid I don't have a gushing quote to post on your website....I can say there's a definite impr.. |
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Incredible. Running it into my Great River Single Channel preamp. Sounds really good. The mod remove.. |
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Seriously, iI could NOT be happier. I bought those mics from a place called 'the sound room' a few y.. |
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I have waited some time to reply, allowing me to put them to the test and I am very happy.
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Received the Nady back from you yesterday, several days before it was promised. My studio's dismemb.. |
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Are you kidding me?....they sound fantastic.... i use them all the time......they have been blowing .. |
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Yes, I am happy with my modded MK-012s. Hotter
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I have been using the mics for Overhead and acoustic guitar. They sound killer for both application!.. |
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I'm verry happy with the mic it's great! I made a few recordings with it and it rocks every times. |
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Thanks for following up. The mods are great! The 012 is noticeably better and the MK-219 is amazing... |
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Using the 219 with Premium upgrade you just sent me on nylon string guitar. I sounds amazing super o.. |
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Oh my God - I finally had a chance to try out one of my 319's today when I had to read a temp voiceo.. |
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They are working out great. I have tried them on a few different instruments and have been happy wi.. |
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Thanks for writing back to me to follow up. Great service! I've been fairly busy with other projects.. |
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I am indeed thrilled with my Oktavamod MK012s! The mics are exactly what I hoped they would be: PER.. |
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These Oktavamod mics are really great. Just what we hoped for and so much more. Many thanks for you!.. |
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My ears appreciate some significant change in the timbre and tone of these mics. I'm not sure I can .. |
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The mic sounds wonderful, best money I've spent in a long time. Thanks again! |
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I have to say I'm impressed. They weren't bad mics but I rarely used them, preferring my peluso CEM.. |
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I love that mic. I feel really lucky you guys were there to get it repaired.
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I'm very happy with both the Nady and the Octava that Michael worked on-- he's probably the world's .. |
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I'm completely delighted with my MK-219 -- a big thanks to both of you for a great mic and a great c.. |
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This mic is unreal. Everybody is blown away. My vocals have never sounded better.
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Michael, I've been meaning to write you about the upgrades you did on my 012s. They always sounded.. |
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I absolutely LOVE my MK-012's. I use them for almost everything. They have made all my recordings s.. |
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I do have to give you some very good feedback about my pair of Oktava 319s which you modified with t.. |
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MK-319 i bought from you guys is amazing. Lots of detail in vox, makes the singing vox sound so tran.. |
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The mic is great! I'm very happy with it. I have used it mainly for vocals and some guitar stuff, an.. |
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The MK012,s are doing fine. I've had great results recording my acoustic. I did a achieve a great r.. |
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Just wanted to write and say how much I've been enjoying the modded 319 you just did for me.
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I've finally found some time to spend with my 319 with the standard mod. I've used it on acoustic gu.. |
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Mike,
We connected the new MK-219 to the Manley VOXBOX, tube pre amp. We previously reported to y.. |
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Mike,
The MK-219 arrived today, we used it in conjunction with an Avalon M-5 (M-5 All Solid State.. |
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Mike,
THE MKL-2500 MOD YOU SOLD US WAS OFF THE CHAIN. WE FIRST USED A AVALON M5 MIC PRE, BUT THE .. |
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Mike,
THE MKL-2500 MOD YOU SOLD US WAS OFF THE CHAIN. WE FIRST USED A AVALON M5 MIC PRE, BUT THE .. |
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I was one of the rare few where something went wrong within 90 days of receiving my Flat TOp 319. Ok.. |
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I bought a matching pair of Mk-319\'s and had them imported to the UK (very reasonable import costs).. |
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Well, I finally had a chance to put the modified RSM-3 up against an R-121 and I have to say that th.. |
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Already we have used the MK-319 on vocals for three different singers, including one full album proj.. |
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I can't believe how amazing the MC012 sounds. I used it as a mono overhead as soon as I received it .. |
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The mic has been hooked up since it arrived - amazing sound, especially for voice. I'm using an Apog.. |
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I've been using my MK-319's quite a bit for live concerts since I had your flat-top mod done on them.. |
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We're very happy with the mod. The improvement is huge and just as advertised. Thanks again for th.. |
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I have had a change to use the PE modded MK-319 a lot more and I have to say, it has an open yet vin.. |
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I have had a change to use the PE modded MK-319 a lot more and I have to say, it has an open yet vin.. |
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All received OK and sound gorgeous! Superb on my acoustic in XY at the 12th fret. Looking forward to.. |
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I've just recorded some acoustic guitar with my newly modded Oktava MC-012s and am extremely pleased.. |
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I just ran the 319 PE and 012 PEs through the paces and I am blown away! I'll be taking them up to S.. |
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I just ran the 319 PE and 012 PEs through the paces and I am blown away! I'll be taking them up to S.. |
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I love these things. I have been using the new mics
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I’m absolutely happy with the mods. For the tbone rm700, the difference after the modification is .. |
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I’m absolutely happy with the mods. For the tbone rm700, the difference after the modification is .. |
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I am very pleased with the mic, and just recently recorded a
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Recorded both male and female vocals (including a duet) using both mics in an X/Y -> Prism pre and .. |
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I'm very happy with the mod. I've recorded some scratch vox and acoustic guitar with it, and was ve.. |
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I love them. Again great job!! Thank you guys so much for your great product and customer service... |
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I think the 012's sound amazing. I've been using them as drum overheads for recording.
Can't th.. |
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I now have had the mike for just over a week and am really pleased with it.
A class act on vocals.. |
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I now have had the mike for just over a week and am really pleased with it.
A class act on vocals.. |
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Did a quick demo using acoustic guitar. Dear Lord! These mics sound fantastic. Super nice hi end and.. |
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Thank you very much, the mod was worth every penny.
I cannot believe the performance I am getti.. |
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Thanks for an excellent and timely job on the MK-219 premium mod. So far, I\'ve had a chance to use .. |
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Alright, I finally got the chance to really test my 319 out. I recorded some vocals for a friend of .. |
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Just wanted to say how happy I am with them!!
The ocktavas are perfect as my "go to" drum overhead .. |
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It\'s a bit of a voyage of discovery, it\'s much darker than the crispy cheap condenser\'s I\'ve bec.. |
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Extremely satisfied!!
This unit is making my singers sound so natural - I am enjoying working with .. |
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I used it as a room drum mic and a mandolin track
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I was able to take them for a quick test drive last night, and I'm floored by the difference! I app.. |
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Things are totally great with it. The sound is different from my other mics. The Oktava just sounds .. |
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I just wanted to let you know that the mods you did on my 012 pair sound excellent. I haven't had e.. |
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I am Very Happy with the Apex 205!!!
I recorded a male vocal the other day and it was just
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I just got my mic today and was so excited to see it ahead of schedule that I immediately gave it a .. |
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I gotta tell you again.. WOW!!!!
I listened back again.. its crazy !!! ... and I did the vocal cu.. |
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I am really enjoying the mic you sent me. It is making my other vocal mics sound harsh and thin in .. |
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The mic sounds great. I use it quite regularly for the voice over demos I produce. It\'s also wonder.. |
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Thank you so much. I love these things.
I have been using the new mics nonstop. The beheringers .. |
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I bought the 2 MC 012 used on ebay.
I have been using them alot and they are working great. The re.. |
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I am completly happy with this mic. Your customer service is among the best. I look forward to doing.. |
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I'm extremely happy with my new MK-319...
I've been tracking with it constantly and it consistently.. |
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I must say I'm extremely pleased with the mods. I just finished tracking a band using them as drum o.. |
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The microphone sounds great. Quiet, warm, un-obtrussive and very detailed; and no "mudd" in the lo.. |
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What a great mic this is. Got it hooked up to my DAV BG1U.
And thank you for such great commu.. |
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Thanks for the stellar service. The mic is truly amazing. I liked it before I love it now.
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I want to let you know that I am extremely happy with
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I Love It. I use it primarily for recording tenor saxophone. I've used several High Dollar Mikes i.. |
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So far I did one session with these for room mics. It was cool not having all hi end that I normall.. |
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The mod is amazing. I usec it this weekend on vocals and we picked the Mk219 over the Gefell M990. .. |
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I ran the 2500 through a UA 2-610S for vocals...damn! --I don't want to get all descriptive but it's.. |
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The mk-012’s sound great! I really can’t believe how much more transparent they sound. Almost a.. |
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Initial impressions are that they all sound more open.
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Initial impressions are that they all sound more open.
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It is such an improvement. It's like you vacuumed it out
It's so clean sounding. This is now my go .. |
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Loving the new mic! I\'ve been recording a ton of piano (a refurbished Yamaha Grand, that\'s soundin.. |
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I had the chance to use your modded 219 as a drum room mic on Wednesday and it sounded really great... |
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I am the happy owner of a pair of Frankensteined Oktavamodded MK-012s (matched capsules, mis-matched.. |
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I am fortunate enough to have one of the first Oktavamod modified RSM-5\'s and I am thrilled with it.. |
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First of all, let’s talk about the service. Michael & Meryl kept me informed the whole way at ever.. |
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They both sound Amazing! I've been recording Acoustic guitar and Vocals and i'm really happy with th.. |
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I've been really happy with the mics post mod and have had some excellent comments from engineers, p.. |
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I am very pleased with the mic. A big thanks to Mike for the work he did. It really is great hearing.. |
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AMAZING! It's opened the doors to a new dimension in
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Happy? Are you kidding?!?
Right now I am trying to sell it…to help fund the purchase of a matched.. |
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I am quite pleased with the upgrade. There is a noticeable difference for the better!!
Here is be.. |
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thanks for the follow up. the mic is a huge step up from my nt-2. i finally have a pro mic!! thanks |
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Absurdly excellent service. Order placed and confirmed on Saturday, shipped on Tuesday, arrived on T.. |
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I am indeed happy, as this review should testify.
I got the MK-319 PE standard mod in the hopes t.. |
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Best damn drum room mics I have ever owned! Great on guitars and brass!!! Any bright percussion as w.. |
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hi!
i bought this mic at oktavaonline.de and im realy impressed by its sound, i use it for vocals.. |
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This is my first Oktava mic, modded or otherwise. I just carved out an hour to record a bit of acous.. |
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They were great! I couldnt be happier.
I will have some more mods soon! |
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I'm talking about them daily on gearslutz
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The Fathead you modded ROCKS!
It blew away the CAD Tricon 7000 and also the Shineybox which is .. |
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Helped out at an acoustic session (2 guitars, three vocalists) today with one of the engineers from .. |
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I got them and they sound great. I have two other MK-012's and the difference is noticeable. Much mo.. |
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This mic sounds completely different with the modification.This is the first really pro mic Iv\'e us.. |
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This mic sounds great with the modification.It sounds much clearer.It\'s a great value too.You can\'.. |
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You did it again, mic sounds great! Thank you. |
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The stand-out thing for me is the smooth mid range ....absolutely lushious.
I recorded the MK21.. |
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Doh!
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Doh!
I accidently deleted all the user reviews for this product while I was doing some shop clean.. |
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Just thought I’d drop you a quick email to tell you how happy I am with my 219! Every time I pull it.. |
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Oh, it's great! I've been so busy using it - it's like having a 1k+ mic all of a sudden . . |
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"Happy with it" is an understatement. This thing rocks.
I have only tried it on drums as an ov.. |
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Holy shit! I can't even believe it. I thought the difference would be subtle, but, no...... not sub.. |
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I think Michael Joly should work in the skies of London. The cloudiness of this microphone and all m.. |
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The mic sound's irrationally good...for this price it's just plain foolish to lay down the cash for .. |
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