High End vs Low End: Schoeps CMC641 vs Oktava MK-012 Microphone Shootout

This is a quick shootout to show the differences between the Schoeps CMC641 and the Oktava MK-012 microphones. The Schoeps CMC641 retails for about $1,765 and the Oktava costs roughly $215. While they are both quality mics, the Schoeps blows the Oktava out of the water in terms of Upper Mid & High Frequency Detail. All audio is recorded through through a Sound Devices 664.

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Henri Rapp is a Sound Recordist based in Cleveland, Ohio. Passionate about great quality sound, I’ve been recording for more than a decade. Starting in the commercial studio Bad Racket, I have since transitioned to predominately specializing in production sound for Film, TV, & Commercials.

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