MKH 50 Cheaper Alternative! Oktava MK-012 Test, Comparison, & Review (vs MKH50, MKH416, NTG3 & more)

"Is there a cheaper alternative to the Sennheiser MKH50?" I've been asked this plenty of times... and now there is a video answer/review! This mic is the Oktava MK-012-01 and this particular kit is the "movie set" kit. It is about 1/4th the cost of the MKH50, but it definitely doesn't sound 75% worse! I've had this Small diaphragm condenser mic (pencil condenser) for quite a while (like 5 years?) and have really loved using it so I decided to finally make the review I always intended on making! NOT ONLY DO I REVIEW THIS MIC, I also talk about why it is sometimes beneficial to use a Small Diaphragm Condenser Mic rather than A shotgun Mic, and Vice Versa! Additionally, I do compare the Oktava to some fantastic mics, I really gave it a run for it's money! Here are the mics included in this video: Comparison Includes: Sennheiser MKH50 Sennheiser MKH416 Rode NTG3 sE7 Audio-Technica AT875R Samson C02 Deity S-mic 2S Thanks for watching the Audio Hotline! I'll see you Audio Nerds next time! =====TIMESTAMPS====== Inexpensive MKH50? 0:00 - 0:44 Introducing the Oktava MK-012-01 (MKH50 vs Oktava): 0:44 - 2:08 Shotgun Mics Vs Small Diaphragm Condenser Mics (ft MKH416): 2:08 - 4:00 In the box and Build - Oktava MK-012-01: 4:00 - 5:07 GetUH-SharkMount: 5:07 - 5:30 Standard Audio Tests (distance, plosives, rejection): 5:30 - 7:48 High Pass Filter Test: 7:48 - 8:29 KITTY PURRRR TEST!!!: 8:29 - 8:56 Female Voice Test (Oktava vs MKH50): 8:56 - 9:10 Acoustic Guitar Test: 9:10 - 9:34 MIC COMPARISON! (Introductions) Oktava MK-012-01 (Comp Explained) : 9:34 - Samson C02: 10:26 - 10:48 Audio-Technica AT875R: 10:48 - 11:02 Sennheiser MKH50: 11:02 - 11:14 Sennheiser MKH416: 11:14 - 11:45 sE7: 11:45 - 12:00 Røde NTG3: 12:00 - 12:18 Deity S-Mic 2S: 12:18 - 12:49 Repetitive Back to Back Comparison: 12: 49 - 15:54 My Review / OPINION of the Oktava MK-012-01: 15:54 - 19:08 THANK YOU!: 19:08 - 19:46 ======PRODUCTS IN REVIEW====== *Affiliate Links Below* Oktava MK-012-01 (not affiliate): https://www.oktavausa.com/mics/product/mk-... Sennheiser MKH 50 Links: https://geni.us/mkh50_ah Sennheiser MKH 416 Links: https://geni.us/mkh416_ah Rode NTG3: https://geni.us/ntg3_ah Samson C02: https://geni.us/c02_ah sE7: https://geni.us/se7_ah Deity S-Mic 2S: https://geni.us/smic2s_ah Audio-Technica AT875R: https://geni.us/at875r_ah If there is something else that you want to buy, but would like to help me out by clicking an affiliate link... Here are some storewide affiliate links! Amazon: https://amzn.to/3pD2BlK B&H: https://bhpho.to/386jhd5 Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/kjqd6v ================== ======Audio Hotline Info====== Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @audiohotline   Website: audiohotlinegear.com E-Mail: [email protected] Instagram: instagram.com/audiohotline MERCH: teespring.com/stores/audiohotline ========== GEAR I USE TO MAKE MY VIDEOS (w/ affiliate links): ============VIDEO============ Canon EOS R5: Amazon: https://amzn.to/3gNBfnG B&H: https://bhpho.to/2JTS3xx Sigma EF 20mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2KoXsMK B&H: https://bhpho.to/3aeXG3V Sigma EF 50mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2WllU4d B&H: https://bhpho.to/3oRbXIi Sigma EF 24mm f/1.4: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SPDdZZ B&H:https://bhpho.to/3duayRY Sigma EF 18-35mm f/1.8 (APS-C): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xLCYrH B&H: https://bhpho.to/3bdE8d2 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 L (MACRO): Amazon: https://amzn.to/35KuXQs B&H: https://bhpho.to/2WdcqJ3 Atomos Ninja V: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2Ni79Ob B&H: https://bhpho.to/36i2WhA Aputure 120D MKii: Amazon: https://amzn.to/2SE0wXg B&H: https://bhpho.to/38pRTV2 Aputure Light Dome II: Amazon: https://amzn.to/39kvKZJ B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Gf1zWc ============AUDIO============ Hercules Mic Stand: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/QOdG1Y Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XaHnzK B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rz4SwS Motu M2: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/e4ZQ7g B&H: https://bhpho.to/3p160ty Focusrite Scarlett 2i2: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/9Wd9oQ B&H: https://bhpho.to/3lhh7gP Zoom F6: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/7m0DN3 Amazon: https://amzn.to/3oc6FqO B&H: https://bhpho.to/3kTOUu1 Zoom H6: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/3P0RNv Amazon: https://amzn.to/2MIoBdA B&H: https://bhpho.to/2Rfc3LK Apollo Twin Quad: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/b31qoB Amazon: https://amzn.to/2XfwPiU B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NL8gnp Mogami XLR: Sweetwater: https://imp.i114863.net/oe6G9g Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NiXNSp B&H: https://bhpho.to/2NJ5tLi Monoprice XLR (Cheaper XLR Alternative): Amazon: https://amzn.to/2RJBwvp