SDC Mic Shootout - Oktava MK-012 vs Line Audio CM4

Setup: Oktava MK-012 / Line Audio CM4 going into a MixPre3 II - Phantom Power is turned on for both mics. This video is about comparing 2 excellent Small Diaphragm Condenser (SDC) microphones for dialogue/voice over. The Oktava MK-012 (with the Cardioid capsule installed) Microphone vs the Line Audio CM4 Cardioid Microphone. The Gain is very high on both mics since I am not doing any post processing to the audio, except for Loudness normalization (Gain), I wanted the audio to be loud and legible for the audience/viewers. Both mics were captured at the same time using a MixPre3 II. This is a very good professional recorder that should not color or taint the audio results. I will be switching back and forth between the 2 mics during the video so you can judge for yourself which mic sounds better to your ears. ********************* Time Stamps: ********************* 00:00 Intro 00:10 Oktava MK-012 - Sample #1 00:21 Line Audio CM4 - Sample #1 00:38 Oktava MK-012 - Sample #2 01:20 Line Audio CM4 - Sample #2 02:12 Oktava MK-012 - Sample #3 03:07 Line Audio CM4 - Sample #3 04:05 Oktava MK-012 - Sample #4 (Waveforms) 04:18 Line Audio CM4 - Sample #4 (Waveforms) 04:29 Oktava MK-012 - Sample #5 (Boomed) 05:03 Line Audio CM4 - Sample #5 (Boomed) 05:33 Oktava MK-012 - Sample #6 (Boomed) 06:20 Line Audio CM4 - Sample #6 (Boomed) 06:54 Outro 🔷 Oktava MK-012 Microphone: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta... Tech Specs: Freq. Response 20-20000Hz Phantom voltage required 48 +- 2V Full impedance, module less than 300 ohms Weighted SPL (ref. DIN 45412) 18 dBA Maximum SPL in 250-8000Hz range, (less than 0.5% THD) 130 db Free field sensitivity at 1KHz 10 mV/Pa Free field sensitivity roll off from 40Hz to 20KHz should not exceed +- 3 db Weight 70 gr Length, mm 128 Max diameter/width, mm 23 🔷 Line Audio CM4 Microphone: http://www.lineaudio.se/CM4.html Tech Specs: Frequency response: 20-20000Hz (100-16000Hz+-1dB on axis, at 1m, 23C, MLS noise stimuli, 1/12 oct narrow smoothing) Phantom power: 12 - 48V (P48 recommended for best performance) current consumption: less than 4 mA Impedance: less than 100 Ohm Sensitivity: 8mV/PA -42dB S/N ratio (DIN A-weighted/CCIR): 78dB/68dB Noise level: 16dB(A) Max SPL: 140dB, 135dB@ 0.5% THD (130dB@24V, 120dB @ 12V) Size: 77mm x 20mm 🔷 Sound Devices MixPre-3 II Audio Recorder and Interface: https://www.sweetwater.com/store/deta... ********************* FOLLOW ME: ********************* 🔷 Twitter:   / ajushi_photo   🔷 Instagram:   / ajushi_photography   🔷 Facebook:   / ajushiphoto   ******************************************* AFFILIATE LINKS: ******************************************* I do receive a small commission, AT NO COST TO YOU, if you use any of the affiliate links below to make a purchase: ********************* Music: ********************* Audiio (Lifetime Audio and SFX Member): 🔷 10% Discount Code for either Music or SFX: Use “Sella10" with this Link: https://audiio.com/pricing?oid=1&affi... ********************* Hardware: ********************* 🔷 SmallRig Affiliate Link: http://www.smallrig.com?afmc=1hy ********************* Services: ********************* 🔷 TubeBuddy: https://www.Tubebuddy.com/AjushiPhoto... Thank You In Advance for Helping to Support the Channel! #Oktava #Lineaudio #sounddevices #filmmakers #cinemalens #cinelens #filmakers