As another TH-camr I want to thank you for doing this video. I know how much time it takes to set up, film, then edit. I just ordered the oktava, I think it sounds great.
Sometimes honesty is a bitter pill to swallow when you have a long held opinion of some gear and then you put it up against something new to you. Honest video - fair appraisals. Thank you very much.
It was a test that is very important with these mics and I don’t see many people doing it. It really is a disservice to the viewer if you don’t get as many “applicable” tests. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@RebelTech1990 Hello! I really like how it sounds outdoors, and almost convinced now to buy one to use both indoors and outdoors for field recording of natural sounds (not voice). Do you find this usage OK or not, in your opinion?
I feel if you just want one of them then go with the AT. But it could give you issues inside if the acoustics are reflexive. What’s your main use for the mic?
Outstanding video! Currently I have Oktava MK-012 cardioid in an untreated room I'd like to use for youtube (out of frame). Oktava is not very sensitive and I have to crank up the volume in Scarlett 2i2 and I'm getting a bit of background hiss that requires noise reduction in post. What is your opinion on Sennheiser MKE600? I've heard it has great audio and is much more sensitive. Should I consider replacing Okava with MKE600?
It might not be the mic, it could be the preamps. Even with the MKE600, I think you'll still get hiss because the gain will be pushed. I've only used the 600 a couple of times and it was just ok from what I remember. The Scarlett 2i2 has a gain cap at 56db, which is ok but with less sensitive mics/budget mics (Meaning anything under $500usd) you can run into preamp hiss. You want to looks for something offering 65+ db gain. That will allow you plenty of headroom to avoid the hiss. That being said a Mic activator, for condensers, is another option but you can almost get a new interface for that price. I know Midas Preamps are good. There are some interfaces with them. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions.
In my experience the Oktava is more sensitive. But I will say the 875R is more vercitial, where it can be used outside and the Oktava probably wouldnt do as well.
@@RebelTech1990 that's quite strange. The spec sheet says the AT875R has a sensitivity of 31mV/Pa while the oktava 10mV/Pa which is quite of a difference I think should be noticeable..
@@RebelTech1990 I am ify on that one. I have a sennheiser e614 and it's anything but sensitive. The sensitivity spec is 2.7mV and it reflects in reality. I have to boost my gain in reaper by 20db. But yeah most sdc are sensitive and have a flat response. Thanks
I had to translate this, but i Just want to clarify. Are you asking which one you would like to have "in" frame or "out" of frame? Once I know that I need to know the environment you are recording in. How treated the room is or is it outside?
I was waiting for that comparison for such a long time :D I'm amazed oktava has more low end with hypercardioic capsule in comparison to audio technica. I'm using at875r and my voice is really bassy with it. Well octava with hypercardioic capsule is my favourite but I'm surprised how much better at875r was outside
Hey Bryon, sorry it took a while to get back to you. It's been a busy week. I got your emails and I will be looking through them. I'll send a reply to you this weekend.
The A-T is the winner for me. Why? Because I already own it!
That’s a good reason. I’ve felt the same way about a bunch of things I’ve bought
As another TH-camr I want to thank you for doing this video. I know how much time it takes to set up, film, then edit. I just ordered the oktava, I think it sounds great.
Thanks for checking out the video! I'm glad it was helpful! Let me know how the mic works for you!
Sometimes honesty is a bitter pill to swallow when you have a long held opinion of some gear and then you put it up against something new to you. Honest video - fair appraisals. Thank you very much.
very true, just have to grow from what we learn and keep on going. Thanks for checking out the video!
Thanks...the Octava sounds so beautiful. Gonna buy the kit.
Thanks for checking out the video!
Very thorough demonstration, thanks for helping me with my purchase decision 👍
You’re welcome! Thanks for checking out the video!
*glares at the Assassin's Creed 3 flag he also has in his room 👀* I'm heavily looking into the Oktava so thank you so much for doing this comparison!
Thank for checking out the video! I wanna get more AC flags when I have a bigger studio
You went outside with it.. much respect for that!
It was a test that is very important with these mics and I don’t see many people doing it. It really is a disservice to the viewer if you don’t get as many “applicable” tests.
Thanks for checking out the video!
@@RebelTech1990 I didn't know I needed an outside test until you did it. Thanks again!
@@RebelTech1990 Hello! I really like how it sounds outdoors, and almost convinced now to buy one to use both indoors and outdoors for field recording of natural sounds (not voice). Do you find this usage OK or not, in your opinion?
I feel if you just want one of them then go with the AT. But it could give you issues inside if the acoustics are reflexive. What’s your main use for the mic?
Useful tests. Thanks.
Thanks for checking out the video!
thanks for the awesome test! any chance to test these two against Rode NT5?
Hopefully one day, just need to get some time and cash to do the mic and make the video. Thanks for checking out the video!
Outstanding video! Currently I have Oktava MK-012 cardioid in an untreated room I'd like to use for youtube (out of frame). Oktava is not very sensitive and I have to crank up the volume in Scarlett 2i2 and I'm getting a bit of background hiss that requires noise reduction in post. What is your opinion on Sennheiser MKE600? I've heard it has great audio and is much more sensitive. Should I consider replacing Okava with MKE600?
It might not be the mic, it could be the preamps. Even with the MKE600, I think you'll still get hiss because the gain will be pushed. I've only used the 600 a couple of times and it was just ok from what I remember. The Scarlett 2i2 has a gain cap at 56db, which is ok but with less sensitive mics/budget mics (Meaning anything under $500usd) you can run into preamp hiss. You want to looks for something offering 65+ db gain. That will allow you plenty of headroom to avoid the hiss. That being said a Mic activator, for condensers, is another option but you can almost get a new interface for that price. I know Midas Preamps are good. There are some interfaces with them. Hope this helps, let me know if you have any more questions.
Which is more sensitive? Which did you have to boost a lot more in post?
In my experience the Oktava is more sensitive. But I will say the 875R is more vercitial, where it can be used outside and the Oktava probably wouldnt do as well.
@@RebelTech1990 that's quite strange. The spec sheet says the AT875R has a sensitivity of 31mV/Pa while the oktava 10mV/Pa which is quite of a difference I think should be noticeable..
Small diaphragm mics are naturally more sensitive but as far as gain I don't remember how much i put into them but it was closer than the specs say
@@RebelTech1990 I am ify on that one. I have a sennheiser e614 and it's anything but sensitive. The sensitivity spec is 2.7mV and it reflects in reality. I have to boost my gain in reaper by 20db. But yeah most sdc are sensitive and have a flat response. Thanks
@@joshmcdzz6925what about e614 self noise, is it audible?
Ktory bys wybral do umieszczenia na ramce ze smartfonem? Bede mowil z odleglosci 20-30cm.
I had to translate this, but i Just want to clarify. Are you asking which one you would like to have "in" frame or "out" of frame?
Once I know that I need to know the environment you are recording in. How treated the room is or is it outside?
I detected a low end rumble on the Oktava in all tests which I thought was surprising and also off putting.
I was waiting for that comparison for such a long time :D I'm amazed oktava has more low end with hypercardioic capsule in comparison to audio technica. I'm using at875r and my voice is really bassy with it.
Well octava with hypercardioic capsule is my favourite but I'm surprised how much better at875r was outside
It really does come down to which tool to use for the job. These mics really proved that concept to be true. Thanks for checking out the video!
Shotgun is generally better for outside and the pencil microphone is generally better for inside.
Hey Justin, I need some help with a project, wondering if you would be interested in helping. I sent you an email over the weekend with details.
Hey Bryon, sorry it took a while to get back to you. It's been a busy week. I got your emails and I will be looking through them. I'll send a reply to you this weekend.