// JavaScript Document //store the quotations in arrays quotes = new Array(82); authors = new Array(82); quotes[0] = "Hi Michael, The 219s sound great with your mods! I liked them before as good inexpensive mics, but with your improvements they've become my favorites. I love the look of the black grille, too. Thank You"; authors[0] = "Mike Lenz-Suffield, OH (MK-219 PE)"; quotes[1] = "Hey Michael just used the 319 and 219 wow used the 319 as a drum room mic and the 219 as an overhead the 219 blew away the 414 that was on there and the 319 was punchy open and sounded expensive you rule more reports as i do more tracking with them"; authors[1] = "Adam Lasus - Studio City, Ca (MK-219 Standard, MK-319 Standard)"; quotes[2] = "I compared them (2 modified MK-219's) with my 319's and a Blue Bluebird. I was pretty floored immediately! it amazed me how the once fantastic-sounding 319s now sounded too brite/almost brittle and without the full character that the 219s now have. This was the complete opposite when I first compared the 319s to the 219s. And to think I was gonna sell the 219s on eBay!"; authors[2] = "Trey Sabatelli (Jefferson Starship, The Tubes, Vince Welnick and Missing Man Formation et al) Castro Valley, CA"; quotes[3] = "Yikes!!!! I'm truly impressed, and don't know how to really describe the difference, other than Great! It's that innate thing that can't really be put into words that haven't already been used or said by many others! All I know is what I'm now hearing is IT!!! That sound that many of the true classics have, yet not many can afford unless they get their 2500's mod ... I didn't like it I Loved it!! So I would like to send you my 2- 319's and have you work your magic"; authors[3] = "Eric Robertson - Mentor, OH (MKL-2500)"; quotes[4] = "I just wanted to take the time to write you about the mods you did on my MK 319’s. I was a little skeptical at first but I should not have been. These Mic’s sound amazing very retro very high end. I am liking them better than my Neuman and B.L.U.E. mics. I am still in the burn in period and everything is greatly improved. Kudos to you, you have under-promised and over delivered. Thanks "; authors[4] = "Brian Puglisi- Voodolab Studio , Scottsdale AZ. (MK-319 with Premium Electronics)"; quotes[5] = "I was able to do some vocal tests on the 319, and loved it! If this tells you anything, I just put my SM7 up for sale on the tapeop board. Thanks again, and BTW you definitely get an A+ for customer service."; authors[5] = "Keith Lee - St. Paul, MN (MK-319 Standard w PE) "; quotes[6] = "I've got to tell you I was really skeptical about a mike that wasn't in the high end price range. We use an assortment of Neumann's TLM-103, U87, U47 and a Manley Gold reference so I thought I was going to go slumming. We'll that wasn't the case at all. The modified 219 hung right in with them all, in fact it was a hands down favorite over the TLM-103. The middle and top end of the 219 is GREAT! It's quiet and it will certainly be in my line up from now on. Keep in mind I only tested this mike on vocals but I have no doubt it will perform well on acoustics instruments as well. Thanks again"; authors[6] = "Joe Giangrasso - High 5 Productions, E. Patchogue, NY (MK-219 with Premium Electronics)"; quotes[7] = "I'm WAY behind on everything here, but I'm finally letting you know that the Oktava mod (MK-319 Flat Top) sounds great. Thanks!"; authors[7] = "Steven Silverstein - Brooklyn, NY"; quotes[8] = "Hey, Michael received 219's and I got to say great job! They look awesome and they sound great! Love that midrange they seem to have. Very open,airy and live sounding with tight lows and smooth highs. No shrill here! Did a comparison to my AKG 414's XY'd on my drums and I got to say I like them way better! Cymbals came out way better than the 414's which seem to have a certain distorted shrillness when playing with high energy. Overall the 414's seemed squashed or compressed when compared to the 219 moded version. Kind of unbalanced! So I had to try them on a guitar amp--and guess what it sounds f***ing great. Next is acoustic guitar, can't wait! Thanks again. "; authors[8] = "Bradley Caselden - Savage Studios, Yucaipa, CA"; quotes[9] = "I was surprised at how obvious of an improvement the 319 had. thanks again."; authors[9] = "Mark Stalzer - Arlington, VA "; quotes[10] = "I got the mic (219) back Friday, great work!! Really sounds nice on what I have tried it on so far (acoustic and vocals). I'll be sending the my MK-319 in soon...thanks again!"; authors[10] = "Eric Erickson - Richardson, TX "; quotes[11] = "The modified Oktavas (MK-219) sound incredible. I was blown away first by the low noise floor and then of course the actual sound of the mics. I used them in an x/y pattern for some acoustic guitar tracks, and they sounded amazing. I later used one of the Oktavas on vocals, and percussion and the sound & transient response were both excellent. I’d like to try them as room mics for drums, and then some close miking on drums. I think you’ve done an amazing job on the mics, and I will email you later with more impressions. Also, I will get to a u87 shootout too. Thanks again for your incredible work."; authors[11] = "Jon Mattox, Bright Orange Studios - Los Angeles, CA "; quotes[12] = "Thanks much for the mic (319 Standard) i received it today and it sounds great, excellent job, its the best mic i have...it is much more natural sounding with all your mods and still has a nice big sound but more expensive sounding from my experience. I am sure i will need some more mods,i'd be interested in the bottle mod if available in a week or 2."; authors[12] = "Krys Mach - Pasadena, CA"; quotes[13] = "Michael....!!!...... I really love the mod's you did on my (3) 319's, thank-you very much......What will the mod cost me for my pair of 219's? I need to start saving my nickels!! HA!....."; authors[13] = "Chet McCracken - West Hills, CA"; quotes[14] = "The 219's mics sound fantastic thru the new Rupert pre's. The silk button on the new pre's make that huge vocal sound.... Good job on the mics, you really transformed them! I'll be glad to spread the word."; authors[14] = "Vincent Michael Ciamarra - Buffalo, NY "; quotes[15] = "The mic arrived safe & sound. I did try the mic on my voice & compared it to a track already done with an ADK tube mic. The 319 is definitely improved...there was more clarity to the sound. Soloing between the original vocal track (with the ADK) & my test track, I liked 319 sound better. I'm very happy with results of the mod. A true improvement, as I was only using the 319 as a last resort. I'm anxious to try it in more situations. Well, thanks again for a great job & great service. "; authors[15] = "Bill Landers - Lake Forest, CA"; quotes[16] = "I did a few preliminary runs and a mic shootout between the 219, some of my Studio Projects and MXL mics. Based solely on my limited experience so far with the 219 I have to say that the mic is GREAT. It stands head and shoulders above most of my other mics, and it's got a very nice color to it. It sounds great on my voice ... It really is a nice addition to my mic locker, and I plan on sending you the other 219 in the not too distant future. Thanks again for the great work."; authors[16] = "Chris Ducker - Milton, FL "; quotes[17] = "Another round of kudos for Michael Joly and what he did for a pair of 219s I sent him. Terrific guy. Meticulous. And the mics sound glorious after his mods."; authors[17] = "Ken Herbst - San Antonio, TX "; quotes[18] = "I finally got to spend some time tracking today, and I really, really like the Oktava ... It's pretty warm but way more detailed than my dynamics. It will definitely be my new standard mic. In fact, I was trying to talk an acquaintance into trying it before laying down cash on an AKG 414. Thanks again for the phenomenal service. "; authors[18] = "Christian Dodd - Royal Oak, MI "; quotes[19] = "Overall your mod made a huge improvement in the sound of the mic (MK-219). It sounded like a veil had been lifted. The sound of the mic became bigger, deeper, more detailed, and more open sounding. It became much more 3D sounding as well with sounds really jumping out of the speakers."; authors[19] = "Brad McGowan, Little Red Wagon Studios, Palo Alto, CA "; quotes[20] = "Michael, I must admit, I was a bit skeptical at first, but I have recorded a voice over and 2 vocal projects already and am thrilled with the warm crisp tones this upgraded mic has gotten. I look forward to hearing it with accoustic guitars. I will be sending other Oktava mics when I can."; authors[20] = "Lance Allred , Aurora, CO "; quotes[21] = "I want to let you know how pleased I am with my modded microphones. The mods do take these to a new level. The clarity is now beyond anything else I have access to (audio technica, CAD, mxl, etc). The treble is present and detailed but not tiring to listen to as many other market choices are. Natural is how I keep describing these microphones..Thanks for bringing this level of performance to those of us who would not be able to afford the multi-thousand dollar mics which are usually depended upon for this level of performance."; authors[21] = "Stephen Galiley - New Hartford, NY"; quotes[22] = "Got the 219 yesterday. Thanks so much for such a quick turn-around. I had a chance to use both of them on a session last night and wanted to share a few of my observations. I've always liked the Oktava mk219/319. I always grab one to throw up at a band rehearsal or what not to capture a performance for later. They were my first real condenser mics and they've always had this detail to them that not many other mics have. The problem with the sound is that they always sound like you're recording in a gigantic cardboard box! For this reason, they stopped being a staple in my recording arsenal once I got some better sounding microphones. I still loved those mics, though, and that's why I sent them to you for modding. I wanted to put them back into rotation. After getting both mics back, i've had a chance to test them on a few things. My first use was on male vocals. This mic competes with ALL of my other microphones now! The cardboard box is GONE! I was equally impressed with acoustic guitar. What really got me was how well this mic now works on a guitar amp. GREAT TONE! I can't wait to try these as drum overheads sometime this weekend. I can't thank you enough for these mics. You've taken microphones that have seen little use in years and made them into something usable again. These are definately go-to mics from now on for a number of things. I'll be sending my mk319s soon as well as my mkl-2500. Thanks again Michael!"; authors[22] = "James DeRose - Hawthorne, NJ"; quotes[23] = "I’m glad, by answering my questions, you made the compelling argument to mod the 2500s along with the 219s. I’ll now have many usable options. Wow, the detail of the 219 is striking. It’s an amazingly even sounding mic. It’s a nice blend of a focused, forward and detailed sound, that is not harsh or strident at all. So far, it’s been very nice on vocals and acoustic guitar, both with the Vipre and the ADL 600. The 2500 is a great other flavor. It’s less forward and has an incredible midrange. Without being too soft, it’s a nice vintage sound. It also reacted well with different preamps. I found for a live ac gtr and vox the 2500 in the vox position and the 219 in the gtr position really complement each other. You’ve given me (4) really great mics for less than the cost of one mediocre mic. I think your winning combo is your price point and the truly amazing results. Many Thanks."; authors[23] = "Brad Cobb - Glendale, CA"; quotes[24] = "Received my modded MK-219 yesterday. Thanks for the excellent work (and good packing job). The mic has all of the nuances that you mentioned in your online article. I'm very pleased. It has gone from being an extra mic in my collection to one which I would not hesitate to use anytime, whether on guitars, drums vocals, grand pianos or horns. It's great to know that my initial investment in these mics was this worthwhile, and so is the modification/upgrade. The look is much cooler, too!"; authors[24] = "Jeff Scott Rust, Jasir Productions - Memphis, TN"; quotes[25] = "I did want to tell you that the mics sounded great, looked great in fact - makes an ugly mic ( the stock 219 mic) very cool looking - they should adapt your look."; authors[25] = "Calvin Gomes - Mt. Holly, NJ"; quotes[26] = "Everything's great. (MK-319 Flat Top). Big improvement, much sweeter and smoother mids and highs. Thanks for the great work."; authors[26] = "Grant Rutledge - Chesterfield, VA"; quotes[27] = "Hey Michael, the mic (MK-219) came today and it looks and more importantly sounds great. It sounds so much more open. It was worth it. "; authors[27] = "Keith Gilbertson - Cranford, NJ"; quotes[28] = "Finally got the chance to really check out the 219 ... I just put on the phones, plugged in and played and sang for about two hours. Delight-ful. The mic sounds really nice. Open and clean, bright but not brittle or tinny. Very very nice. Thanks."; authors[28] = "Steve Madewell - Painesville, OH"; quotes[29] = "Hey michael, i used the mic this weekend to record bari sax. it sounded great. i'm sure i'll be using it a lot."; authors[29] = "Andrew Yeomanson, Miami, FL"; quotes[30] = "I used them (219s) in a three mic drum set-up. they sound just right. exactly what i wanted. thanks again, man."; authors[30] = "Mitch Jones - Nashville, TN"; quotes[31] = "Hey Michael! the mics are fantastic! I love them for my drum overheads, they sound very natural. I used them on an accoustic guitar recording 2 nights ago. These mics really excel at this type of recording. I placed them in an x/y fashion and my guitarist loved them. he liked them better than a 414, so there is a good testemonial for ya! They are of great quality and the mods you did are very clean. keep up the great work and I will be in touch with you soon. "; authors[31] = "Eddie Barrattini - Sedona, AZ"; quotes[32] = "I made yesterday the first session with the mics (219s). Used on jazz tenor sax, great result, held its own against my Soundelux. I expect the critical grand piano test in the next weeks. Great job man, thanks for all. (I will send my 319s to you also). All the best. Update: I´ve finally used the mics for piano (live jazz). I´ve found them more natural than the AKG 414s I´ve used on piano."; authors[32] = "Alfonso Almiñana - Valencia, Spain "; quotes[33] = "I must say, I'm quite impressed! Excellent work, Sir! Gone is that cheap graininess I used to hear, and the top end is outstanding. They now seem to have a brilliance which was missing before the mod. It's very easy to dial in a sweet acoustic guitar tone...The cosmetic appearance is great, singer: Is that a little clock in there? what a grin Thank you, and thanks again! I'm sure I'll be getting a lot more use out of these mics in the future! "; authors[33] = "Andreas Johnson - Fridley, MN"; quotes[34] = "The mic sounds great, definitely different. More solid-sounding, less ringy and less over-hyped in the highs. Very cool. Thanks! I'm happy! Good work! "; authors[34] = "Chris Carriere - Montreal, Canada "; quotes[35] = "Well I finally had some time to sit down with the Michael Joly upgraded Oktava MK219s. First of all, the mics are a lot quieter in comparison to before the upgrades. Second of all, the frequency balance on the acoustic guitar is incredible. It's like he took a wad of cotton off of the capsule. I still have a lot of testing to do but in a nutshell, before the mics sounded like crap and now they sound fantastic. Well worth the low price for the upgrade."; authors[35] = "Barry Witt, Murrieta, CA "; quotes[36] = "I REALLY love this mic now. I've been recording with it and comparing it to my other mics (AT4047, AT4033, modified Nady ribbon). I considered the AT4047 to be my top line condenser mic but it sounds boxy in comparison. I really like what the 219 does to my voice when I get close to it, very big. The top end is smooth like my ribbon but more present...Thank you so much for the great job you did on the mic and your personable communications. I would highly recommend you and your service to anyone and everyone."; authors[36] = "Bernie Griner - Atlanta, GA (MK-319 Standard mod w PE "; quotes[37] = "I'm sure we'll be doing business again. the 319 sounds AWESOME!!! "; authors[37] = "KRAMER - Hallandale, FL "; quotes[38] = "I received the Oktavas today! Unbelievable...I recorded some tracks right before shipping them and compared them today. I tried them as room mics and then as overheads on my Tama Rockstar Zildjian set. The low end has that scary clarity that I've heard in other studios but never attained in my modest basement. The high end details were very pleasing to the ear, nothing like the abrasive overtones that were present pre-mod. Vocals were stunning; I did a comparison with my AT4047 (my favorite mic). The Octo-Joly was on a whole new level. Next was my crunching guitar cabinet: success! I was so inspired, I spent the whole day experimenting. This mic used to be in the back of my closet, now it is first in line! I plan on bringing the mic up to a couple of bigger studios that I work in for a shootout with Studio Projects T3 (tube), Lawson (various capsules) and Brauner (tube), among others. I'll give you an email afterwards to let you know the results. Thanks again for bringing a professional mic down to the price point that commonfolk can afford. I'm sure we'll do business again soon; I'm looking at the omni & bottle mods... "; authors[38] = "Ray Hankinson - Philadelphia, Pa (MK-219 w PE)"; quotes[39] = "They sound great -- its hard not to notice that the mics are now giving me a much more present, realistic sound. They are giving me exactly the sound that I've always envied for acoustic guitars, and I'm getting great vocals. I am re-recording all the mic'ed parts in my current project with the modded mics. Hell, I may even go back and redo a bunch of my old stuff! Thanks!"; authors[39] = "Carl Richie - Ft. Myers, FL (MK-319 Flat Tops)"; quotes[40] = "Michael, These mics are amazing. Thank You."; authors[40] = "Jerry Misczyk - Shelbyville, KY (MK-219 PE & (2) MK-319 Flat Top PE)"; quotes[41] = "Got the Mic's on wed and finally got to test them last night after a 2 day burn in... We did some vocal tracks and they sound really really good, much better since I would not have used them on vox before the mod.. I will be doing a test run on Monday night to see if they will work well as overheads, although I have no doubt. They look great also.. Thanks a million and I will be in touch with more updates . Quick update... got to try recording last night with the mics as overheads and as suspected they are perfect..bright, full, clear, cymbals now really sound like cymbals.. We are just demoing at the moment but next week we get serious and will be doing some final takes.. I will send you the files when they are done.. Again, great work!!! Cant wait to get my 2500's done next"; authors[41] = "David Daw - Kingston, NY"; quotes[42] = "Hey, Michael received 219's and I got to say great job! They look awesome and they sound great! Love that midrange they seem to have. Very open,airy and live sounding with tight lows and smooth highs. No shrill here! Did a comparison to my AKG 414's XY'd on my drums and I got to say I like them way better! Cymbals came out way better than the 414's which seem to have a certain distorted shrillness when playing with high energy. Overall the 414's seemed squashed or compressed when compared to the 219 moded version. Kind of unbalanced! So I had to try them on a guitar amp--and guess what it sounds f***ing great. Next is acoustic guitar, can't wait! Thanks again."; authors[42] = "Bradley Caselden - Savage Studios, Yucaipa, CA"; quotes[43] = "I was surprised at how obvious of an improvement the 319 had. thanks again."; authors[43] = "Mark Stalzer - Arlington, VA "; quotes[44] = "I got the mic (219) back Friday, great work!! Really sounds nice on what I have tried it on so far (acoustic and vocals). I'll be sending the my MK-319 in soon...thanks again!"; authors[44] = "Eric Erickson - Richardson, TX "; quotes[45] = "The modified Oktavas (MK-219) sound incredible. I was blown away first by the low noise floor and then of course the actual sound of the mics. I used them in an x/y pattern for some acoustic guitar tracks, and they sounded amazing. I later used one of the Oktavas on vocals, and percussion and the sound & transient response were both excellent. I’d like to try them as room mics for drums, and then some close miking on drums. I think you’ve done an amazing job on the mics, and I will email you later with more impressions. Also, I will get to a u87 shootout too. Thanks again for your incredible work."; authors[45] = "Jon Mattox, Bright Orange Studios - Los Angeles, CA "; quotes[46] = "Thanks much for the mic (319 Standard) i received it today and it sounds great, excellent job, its the best mic i have...it is much more natural sounding with all your mods and still has a nice big sound but more expensive sounding from my experience. I am sure i will need some more mods,i'd be interested in the bottle mod if available in a week or 2."; authors[46] = "Krys Mach - Pasadena, CA"; quotes[47] = "Michael....!!!...... I really love the mod's you did on my (3) 319's, thank-you very much......What will the mod cost me for my pair of 219's? I need to start saving my nickels!! HA!....."; authors[47] = "Chet McCracken - West Hills, CA"; quotes[48] = "The 219's mics sound fantastic thru the new Rupert pre's. The silk button on the new pre's make that huge vocal sound.... Good job on the mics, you really transformed them! I'll be glad to spread the word."; authors[48] = "Vincent Michael Ciamarra - Buffalo, NY "; quotes[49] = "The mic arrived safe & sound. I did try the mic on my voice & compared it to a track already done with an ADK tube mic. The 319 is definitely improved...there was more clarity to the sound. Soloing between the original vocal track (with the ADK) & my test track, I liked 319 sound better. I'm very happy with results of the mod. A true improvement, as I was only using the 319 as a last resort. I'm anxious to try it in more situations. Well, thanks again for a great job & great service. "; authors[49] = "Bill Landers - Lake Forest, CA"; quotes[50] = "I did a few preliminary runs and a mic shootout between the 219, some of my Studio Projects and MXL mics. Based solely on my limited experience so far with the 219 I have to say that the mic is GREAT. It stands head and shoulders above most of my other mics, and it's got a very nice color to it. It sounds great on my voice ... It really is a nice addition to my mic locker, and I plan on sending you the other 219 in the not too distant future. Thanks again for the great work."; authors[50] = "Chris Ducker - Milton, FL "; quotes[51] = "Another round of kudos for Michael Joly and what he did for a pair of 219s I sent him. Terrific guy. Meticulous. And the mics sound glorious after his mods."; authors[51] = "Ken Herbst - San Antonio, TX "; quotes[52] = "I finally got to spend some time tracking today, and I really, really like the Oktava ... It's pretty warm but way more detailed than my dynamics. It will definitely be my new standard mic. In fact, I was trying to talk an acquaintance into trying it before laying down cash on an AKG 414. Thanks again for the phenomenal service. "; authors[52] = "Christian Dodd - Royal Oak, MI "; quotes[53] = "Overall your mod made a huge improvement in the sound of the mic (MK-219). It sounded like a veil had been lifted. The sound of the mic became bigger, deeper, more detailed, and more open sounding. It became much more 3D sounding as well with sounds really jumping out of the speakers."; authors[53] = "Brad McGowan, Little Red Wagon Studios, Palo Alto, CA "; quotes[54] = "Michael, I must admit, I was a bit skeptical at first, but I have recorded a voice over and 2 vocal projects already and am thrilled with the warm crisp tones this upgraded mic has gotten. I look forward to hearing it with accoustic guitars. I will be sending other Oktava mics when I can."; authors[54] = "Lance Allred , Aurora, CO "; quotes[55] = "The mic arrived in good time, in good shape, and perfect timing. I had taken a 'before' recording of the 219, two tracks, acoustic steel string guitar. The difference on the 219 was instantly apparent, the midrange and low end especially, the vocal test made the difference quite apparent, from eddie money to frank sinatra in one fell swoop. The presence is better, it is richer and the harmonic overtones really add warmth. I was quite pleased. The turnaround and shipping was incredible, and I am VERY pleased with the results. I really appreciate the price, it really did go from a $100 to a $2000 mic for $150, and lastly...I think it's cool to be able to see the diaphragm. Thanks again."; authors[55] = "Scott A. MacDiarmid blindedbyreality Productions, San Jose, CA"; quotes[56] = "The Mic arrived today and I gave it a quick test. You did a great job! I had made a quick recording of my voice when I first got the 219 - before I sent it to you for modification. The moded mic has a smoother and more extended high end with a more natural midrange. It sounds more open and less boxy I used the 219 on a voiceover I'm doing, then compared it to another version recorded through a SM7. I prefer the 219... I LOVE this microphone! I just finished a VO for a DVD about the underground railroad using the 219 - the client loved it, and I think my voice never sounded better. There is something very special about this microphone (with your mods)! I'll probably order another one soon."; authors[56] = "Lou Marciano, Fort Salonga, NY"; quotes[57] = "The mic sounds great, it's already in use and the feedback from the artist is that it sounds better than our U87."; authors[57] = "Les Correa - Lake View Terrace, CA (MK-319 Flat Top w PE)"; quotes[58] = "Hi Michael, thanks for the great job on the mics! I really love the sound, very smooth and refreshingly unhyped. I'm so tired of fizzy top end, a reason why i've been using ribbons as much as possible. If i was someone just starting a mic locker, i would start with a half dozen of Oktava's with your mods and spend the rest on nice mic-pre's and x-pensive bourbon;) I'm wanting some of these with your omni caps, let me Know how much? Anyway you da' man."; authors[58] = "Darrin Tehrani - Venice, CA (MK-219 PE & MK-319 Floating Dome PE)"; quotes[59] = "I just tried it on my voice. WOW. The mic sounds a lot more open and the top is much more appealing/flattering! It is as though everything is much tighter, cleaner and the middle and low end is not muddy anymore! I've done a lot of voice over work for commercials (at a SUPER high end studio)...So I'm pretty used to hear my voice sound great. My voice never really sounded great on the MK319. But....Now the mic makes my voice resemble the sound I'm used to from the studio, at a fraction of the cost (in the case of the mic). I must say...I really look forward to recording with the mic, drums, ac-guitar, voice, juhuuuu. Can't wait.. THANKS. Every person i find, with a MK319 or 219 I will tell them to go and get your mod! ;-) All the best."; authors[59] = "Morten Iversen - Copenhagen, Denmark (MK-319 Flat Top with Premium Electronics)"; quotes[60] = "Hey Michael, I must say although the V69 was kind of the bulk of our conversations, the MK319 that you modded is an astonishing sounding mic. And I took your suggestion and tried it on my voice, A/B'ed that and the V69 through the same signal path that has been set in stone for my vocals, and the MK319 sounded infinitely better, smoother, creamier, open, airy and just perfect. I am so happy with it, I can't believe it. It out-shined the repair of the V69 by leagues. And as far as the session I had, we used both, but the MK319 as a drum room mic about 8 feet back and chest level to the drummer was incredible...it reminded me of all those old early rock recordings done with a mono mic setup for the kit. Amazing. It captured a great picture of the whole kit with a ton of clarity. And by the way, money is kind of tight(when isn't it?)but I may take you up on that offer of remodeling the V69 entirely. For $150 or whatever you quoted me, if it comes anywhere near the MK319 I'm a seriously happy guy for $450 total. I think this is such the smart way to go as opposed to springing for a $1100 mic, for you certainly get it to sound like a mic in that price range. It's such a smarter move all around. Super Thanks and All the Best, One Happy Paul"; authors[60] = "Paul Taverna - Boston, MA"; quotes[61] = "I got a chance to run the mic through a few paces this w/e and you're right, the mods certainly do open up the sound on the Oktava, and the muddiness has really disappeared--definitely better articulation ... Thanks again, and by the way, the mic LOOKS really sweet now too!"; authors[61] = "Stephen Stanton - Los Angeles, CA"; quotes[62] = "Thanks again Michael for the mods to the mics. (219 &319) I finally got a chance to hear them in a music setting (not just testing) and wow, they sound great. a huge improvement and money well spent."; authors[62] = "Steve Peterson - Seattle, WA"; quotes[63] = "Just used it (MK-219) today for the first time, on kind of a loud male singer. sounds great... the high end is really opened up, without being too ess-y. it's awesome. love it. thanks a bunch...."; authors[63] = "Zach Shipps - Hamtramck, MI"; quotes[64] = "I just want to give you a quick update on the MK-319, now that I have had a chance to record with it. Before modification, the 319 had a dark, muffled, fuzzy, wooly sound quality and the only times I ever used it was in recording backing tracks that I specifically wanted to blend into an indistinct wall of sound. Since getting the standard mod, the 319 has developed more clarity and presence, while still retaining its former warmth. Now I would not hesitate to use it for certain lead vocals, as it is quite flattering to some voices (my voice, in particular). The bottom line is that your standard mod turned my MK-319 into a decent quality mic with a pleasing character. That was money well spent. Thanks!"; authors[64] = "Phil Campbell - Palo Alto, CA"; quotes[65] = "I finally got to use the 219 on some tracking and WOW! I love this mic now. I used it as a single overhead on drums and I could almost JUST use that track for the drums. No eq needed, nice and open, not too bright... Also used it on a vocal take with a guy whose voice is not flattered by too many mics. Sounded great with this one though. I am going to tell a few people who I know already like their 219s about you! Thanks again."; authors[65] = "Robert Furlong - St. Paul, MN"; quotes[66] = "Hey Man: The mic is awesome. (MK-219) I recorded both female vocals and ac. gt.and I am really pleased. I ran it flat and she was back about 18 in. looking down at her lyric sheet (new song demo) and it was perfect. The guitar could only sound better if I had a pairto use on it, but it sounds really warm and articulate. I am happy and I will send you something to listen to onceI do a few more sessions . Thanks Michael."; authors[66] = "Jimmy Jackson - Santa Cruz, CA "; quotes[67] = "I used it (319 Standard mod) today. It's remarkably smooth all around. I used it on voice only, so far. It's not susceptible to pops for some reason. I used a pop filter at one point, but I was surprised at how delicate the capsule ISN'T. I'm very satisfied. Very nice top. I used a Summit pre and a Summit TLA 50 with it, used the high pass on it, and dialed in the impedance. 100% satisfied."; authors[67] = "Patrick Stolley - Davenport, IA"; quotes[68] = "Michael - Just got the mics (MK-319 Flat Tops) set up - wow. Wonderful. Powerful. Crisp. Beautiful. Thank you very much. They rock. Wow. "; authors[68] = "Ken Budowsky - Hollywood, FL"; quotes[69] = "I had no way to hear my mic when I first got it because it came straight from Russia (with DIN connectors)) but I do have another one and the difference is night and day. I've compared it on vocals with mics costing three to four times as much and it holds its own with anything. I have never gotten as good as service and quality work from anyone. If you're considering having a mod done to any of the mics he works on you can't go wrong with Michael, he will be doing a lot more work for me."; authors[69] = "Jeff Hogsten - Daystar Television Network Flatwoods, KY)"; quotes[70] = "The ribbon (mod) rox man!!! It's super detailed, and you are right, I can EQ the crappula out of it (being used as a color thing) instead of trying to surgically fix a take! The highs are a lot better, like taking the fuzzy slipper off. NICE JOB DR. MIC.!!! "; authors[70] = "Joseph Harter Jr. Acoustic Cloud Studios Riverside CA"; quotes[71] = "Very happy with the Mic and will send you another one to do very soon, probably a couple of weeks out! Hearing the mic now compared to then is much like removing cotton from your ears! Much more tone than just subtle detailing, the microphone has been transformed to a very useful tool now...thank you!"; authors[71] = "Toby Steele - Old Hickory, TN"; quotes[72] = "Received the microphone thursday eve and all seems well. did some light tracking on guitar cabinet and vocals- wow. marked improvement right out of the gate. i'll be sure to reccommend your service. Thanks again."; authors[72] = "Bart Moyers - Hillsborough, NC ( MK-319 Standard PE) "; quotes[73] = "LOVE the mics. Thanks so much!"; authors[73] = "Eryn Young - Los Angeles, CA (New OktavaMod Edition MK-319 PE and MK-105)"; quotes[74] = "You might recall me saying that I didn't like large diaphragm mics for acoustic guitar--they tend to sound a little stiff to me...If you recall, I'm a folkie and I typically use very strong Martins with a big bottom--very difficult to record and capture the real, full sound. For whatever reason, the first thing I recorded when I got the PE mod 319 back was a dreadnaught I refer to as a very musical blunderbuss. I was amazed to find the 319 PE caught the whole sound of the guitar with nothing left out and no boom problems. I didn't have to cut anything on the bottom end. I had the same result with a couple of my other guitars. I have 2 AKG 451's, an AKG 414, & 2 unmodded Oktava MK 12's--none of them even come close to the 319 for a full, natural steel string guitar sound. I tried a brief vocal, but I haven't had time to really evaluate the mic for vocals. I have little doubt it will shine there too. Seems to me the basic mod greatly improves the 319, but the PE mod really makes it sing. Any of your customers who don't go for the full Monty (basic & PE) are being penny wise and pound foolish"; authors[74] = "Drew Gallahar - Santee, CA (MK-319 Premium Electronics)"; quotes[75] = "I've been letting the mics burn in and hae done some lound guitars with a 57 up close to the cab and a 319 about 3 or 4 feet away and the mic sounds awesome! also for my upright bass, the mic sounds way more open and trasparent than the tlm103.. the bowed sound is very cello like... focused but natural and beautiful. I've been pretty busy, so I'm still looking forward to doing some vocals and further experimentation with the 319's. so far, i'm very pleased. thanks!"; authors[75] = "Andrew Jones - Scottsdale, AZ ( MK-319 Floating Dome PE)"; quotes[76] = "Hey, Michael. I am absolutely *loving* the 319. It has a depth and clarity that I didn't realize was even possible. I love it. I've never heard my voice sound so good, and this when I wasn't even really trying--just cutting a demo. Can't wait to hear the 219. Thanks!"; authors[76] = "Andy Delapp - Rochester, NY (MK-319 Standard w Floating Dome)"; quotes[77] = "I just LOVE the MK319. Wow. Gorgeous. It sounds wide open, with just a hint of sheen, and virtually no sibilence. This mic has a combination of characteristics that are just about ideal. Usually, I find I hate singing straight into a mic, except for ribbons. I usually turn them a bit to reduce the excitedness/esh/grit/hair, whatever you want to call it. I don't need to do that with the 319. The little bit of exciteness is just right for my voice. Oh, the MK319 sounds great through every preamp I tried (CL 7602, Sytek, Sebatron, Joemeek, the Brick) and takes EQ nicely. FWIW, the 319 could really be pushed and manipulated with EQ and take on lots of very useful timbres. EX: With a little touch of EQ, I could make the 319 sound just about exactly like that Neumann on the voice-over clips; however, I doubt the Neumann would be so flexible as it already sounds processed. FWIW, tI much prefer the MK319 to the Neumann and now know it can do that sound too with a littl EQ coaxing (I prefer more neatural and neutral myself). Bottom line: I totally dig the 319 and know a few people I am going to recommend them to. I don't know of any other mic that has this blend of clarity and character, and often it seems it's a choice between one or the other"; authors[77] = "Bill Mad Guitarist Strunk - Philadelphia, PA (MK-319 Standard w Premium Electronics)"; quotes[78] = "I did run the mics against previously recorded tracks. I can surely hear the improvements in the high frequencies -- not only extending more but evening out the peak before the drop off. cymbals have a sweetness of tone below 10k that was not there before. The high bass / low mids are what surprised me most: how mushy and indistinct they were pre upgrade when compared with the definition that is there now. Since the sound is less weighty first listen makes you think you have lost something till you notice how much more you can distinguish in that frequency zone. That alone should make instruments gel in the mix better"; authors[78] = "Matt Reckinger - Vancouver, WA (MK-219 PE)"; quotes[79] = "I received my 219s today.... are you sure these are the same mics I sent? They are incredible! I did a quick test and fooled my lady in the next room. She thought the playback was me actually playing the double bass...... and the sound is just awesome. These were marginally useful mics before. Now they're going to be my main mics for sure and will complement well my Beyer m260...... I think the C1000s are on their way to the live sound locker...... Thanks for a great service!"; authors[79] = "Brandon Essex, Berkely CA (MK-219 PE)"; quotes[80] = "What can I say about those 2 MK-219's you modded for me? There is such a huge difference in what I thought I heard through those mics and what I am hearing now! Before the mod, I didn't think these mics were anything special and to be used as secondary backup mics, but now I think that I'll be using them to do all my main vocals and critical recordings. I never thought that you could get a clean detailed sound from this mic. Great job and I can't wait to hear what other mods you are going to do next!"; authors[80] = "Dominic Pesce - San Diego, CA (MK-219 PE)"; quotes[81] = "Used the 219s straight off as drum OH lush full sound really beautiful Used 1 of the 101s as part of a M/S pair with Royer 121 on grand piano used the same combination before sounds great but now the picture is amazingly wide with the improved focus of the 101 in the centre can really hear the extended harmonic information as it blends with the smooth harmonic clarity of the Royer- blown away! thanks man Also used an 012 with hyper-cardioid capsule on upright bass unbelievable low end power and detail hard to believe it was just 1 little mic Can't thank you enough Mike amazing transformation can't wait to try 101s as a pair Keep ya posted."; authors[81] = "Steve Brown - Manchester, UK (MK-219 PE, MK-101)"; quotes[82] = "I was able to record some nylon-string guitar the other day, using a -ReallyNicePreamp-. Just wanted to let you know that I love how 'solid' and clean the lows are now! The mid and highs sound clean as well, and I don't hear a noticeable peak in the highs. I want to do some comparisons with my other mics, but I think these are gonna be my most-used LDC mics in my collection! And they look great as well! Thanks for making me some custom mics at a 'budget' price!"; authors[82] = "Mark Lennon - San Jose, CA (MK-219 PE)"; //calculate a random index index = Math.floor(Math.random() * quotes.length); //display the quotation document.write("" + quotes[index] + ""); document.write("

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