Ed Durbrow wrote:
This may be pure gossip,
no, but it more refers to the times when Octava first became available here
(last century).
but I've heard you have to be careful of quality control with the Octavia.
Best if you can try them. Matching may be another issue.
At least if they're matched they must have been tested for frequency response.
The SE Electronics SE 1A stereo set would be the logical contender for
consideration
alongside the Octava 012 and Rode NT5.
(and I think someone already mentioned SE)
The SE and Rode both have a deliberate (small) peak in the high frequency
(10kHz)
which you may or may not want. Just enough to make the sound a bit more
articulate,
..perhaps "modern" would be a good description.
You'd have to balance the slightly more vibrant sound against a tendency to
emphasize
any string scrapes.
If you don't want that "enhancement" then go with the Octavas...and check that
they are an accurate
pair on arrival.
I haven't tried the Rodes, but never heard anything against them.
They do a NT4 which is 2 NT5s stuck together in a stereo config...
could be really handy if you want a quick setup.
While the SE1a are cheaper, they are certainly of comparable quality to the
other 2
options. They also come with a stereo bar (which you will need), a flight case,
and adaptors to fit on a mic stand.
Congrats on choosing the Focusrite. :-)
andy
On Aug 4, 2013, at 10:48 PM, Rafael Muñoz Rodríguez <[email protected]> wrote:
For the price I would like to pay I
have been told that the best options could be a pair of Rode NT5 or
Oktava MK-012.
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