Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Comparison - Shure SM81, Oktava MK-012 & Earthworks OM1

Welcome to an in-depth and critical comparison of three small diaphragm condenser microphones. This type of microphone is most often used in recordings where detail and an organic real-to-life sound is desired. I cover a brief history of each microphone manufacturer and also take a look at their frequency response charts. Drum overhead and acoustic guitar samples are provided in this video!
Special thanks to Los Angeles Session Drummer Garrit Tillman and Singer/Songwriter Steve Dukeheart for offering an honest critique of these mics.
Please offer any comments or questions you may have for me! Thanks so much for watching, enjoy!

Oktava MK-012 0:54
Shure SM81 2:18
Earthworks OM1 3:52
Drum Overhead Samples 5:57
Conversation with Drummer Garrit Tillman 7:05
Acoustic Guitar Samples 10:42
Conversation with Songwriter Steve Dukeheart 11:49
Final Thoughts 17:02

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View the Pro Tools session/mix heard in this video at https://bit.ly/2LsP0bM
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FEATURED MICS (AMAZON LINKS):
Shure SM81 https://amzn.to/2FMY6PE
Oktava MK-012 https://amzn.to/2SXi6TD
Earthworks OM1 (current production - M30) https://amzn.to/2W1qi7f

SOURCES & FURTHER RESEARCH
http://www.shure.com/americas
Shure SM81 Spec Sheet PDF https://bit.ly/2T2uEsu
Recording Hacks Database https://bit.ly/1fdi0N6

https://www.oktavausa.com/
Oktava MK-012 Spec Sheet PDF https://bit.ly/2Gtick2
Recording Hacks Database https://bit.ly/2A86upE
Mojo Pie Review https://bit.ly/2T7trAn

https://earthworksaudio.com/
Earthworks OM1 Spec Sheet PDF https://bit.ly/2PRCwuI
David Blackmer Speaks on "Perceptual Perfection" https://bit.ly/2R9CdAi
David Blackmer “Life Beyond 20kHz” https://bit.ly/2UXw7SE
Earthworks M30 Manual PDF https://bit.ly/2rN4Vsp
Recording Hacks Database https://bit.ly/2PUSlBf

PERFORMED BY
Drums: Garrit Tillman
Bass Guitar & Synthesizers: Gio DoCanto
Guitars: Yours Truly
Special thanks to Rob Lynn for loaning the Shure and Earthworks microphones.

WEBSITES
Pique Recording Studio http://www.piquerecording.com
James Meder Music http://www.jamesmedermusic.com

#Shure #Oktava #Earthworks

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