The oktava mk 319 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone, designed for use in the recording studio. The new oktava mkl2500, which is a design collaboration between oktavas russian engineers and british designers, is cosmetically similar to their 319 model and incorporates a 33mm goldsputtered. Thomann uses cookies to give you the best shopping experience. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. The new multipattern mk220 offers unprecedented multipattern capability in a large diaphragm microphone. Having studied art history in venice, as soon as she found out about the. Oktava mk 012 condenser microphones factory matched stereo. The e designation after the 251 indicates export, incorporating a 6072 tube ampli. Oktava studio microphones genuine russian made products.
Authorized distributor of russian professional studio microphones. Our products are used in recording studios in england, the united states, germany, and australia. For your help you can compare photos of authentic and fake mics dont be afraid to buy your oktava microphones outside the usa. Paquette and worked for him at select sound in the mid70s. The mic has a cardioid polar pattern and will pick up everything between 40 hz and 16 khz. Dennis schrank october, 2009 warci member bob paquettes microphone museum located in milwaukee is a treasure that many of us may not be aware of. These things are a bargain at twice the price and not just another wimpy metoo product with a goofy color paint job. The microphone book is the only guide you will ever need to the latest in microphone technology, application and technique. If you have any questions about the mix, feel free to post them. Different kinds of microphones will turn the sound waves into electricity in different ways carbon button this is the first kind to become commonplace, being used in most 20th century telephones. Unfortunately, the fact remains that although the availability of new, inexpensive condenser mics has grown, the availability of new, inexpensive ribbon mics has not. Id been settling into the lithuanian culture for a week or so, very enjoyable to be somewhere different. It all started with a trip to lithuania in 1993 to oversee the production of music for a musical film to be made at vilnius film studios. I was thinking of purchasing some oktava microphones and i was wondering if anyone has used them for applications such as drum overheads or acoustic guitars.
The oktava mk319 is a large diaphragm, cardioid condenser mic with somewhat of a checkered past, made in russia. From basic studio mics for firsttime podcasters to hightech shotguns for features, you can not only record in high definition, but also totally wirelessly. Small diaphragm condenser microphones, instrument microphones, large diaphragm microphones, ribbon microphones, microphone accessories and microphone bundles. Sound passes through the air in waves, and as was said above, the microphone turns the sound wave into an electrical wave. Oktava, small, sovietera factory, in tula, russia, manufactures badlooking. In 1827, sir charles wheatstone was the first person to coin the phrase microphone. We also want to mention that you should not judge a book by its cover. Pjsc oktava is the russian leading producer of studio. A brief history of the first microphones and sound recording devices these days, its easy enough to pop online to purchase quality sound recording equipment. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at. This allowed for greater control when editing and rendering sound. Microphone simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ive received my new oktava mk220 multipattern condenser. As a starter mic the oktava produces a nice mid that makes it more than acceptable for beginning sound mixers.
Oh, these mics are destined for the mic hall of fame, im sure of it. Buy oktava pro audio microphones and get the best deals at the lowest prices on ebay. None designations indicate the standard german ac701k tube ampli. The most important stages in the history of special design bureau oktava. This spectacular new microphone offers all the richness of the special, warm, upfront sound with which the 319 has graced vocal takes all over the world for years and then some. The oktava mk219 is a large diaphragm condenser microphone that is made for the recording studio. Pjsc oktava is the russian leading producer of studio microphones, telephone and microphone capsules, headsets, and hearing aids. Microphones convert sound waves into electrical voltages that are eventually converted back into sound waves thru speakers. Includes wooden jewelers case, cardioid capsules, 10db pads, mic clips. Special design bureau oktava is represented in the golden book of tula and the tula region. The manufacturer of oktava microphones joint stock company oktava jsc oktava, russian federation tula confirms that the oktavaonline firm private firm natalia kuzmenko is an official representative andor authorized dealer of jsc oktava. They were first used with early telephones and then radio transmitters. There are many chineese copies of oktava microphones.
This new edition features, more on microphone arrays and wireless microphones. Oktava usa genuine russian made condenser microphones. Oktava mk319 details the mk319 is the successor to the mk219, providing the same relentless attention to detail and legendary performance in an improved form. Mk01201 factory matched stereo pair microphones includes wooden jewelers case, cardioid capsules, 10db pads, mic clips and warranty. This website is the only official website of the microphone enterprise pjsc oktava. Oktava mk01201 small diaphragm condenser, cardioid. Oktava factory is the oldest and major russian manufacturer of professional studio microphones and other acoustic transducers. It was founded in 1927 and currently produces a full line of microphones dynamics, condensers, and ribbons as well as related products such as telephones. Oktava sells most of their products to the united states and europe. Oktava is a russian microphone manufacturer, which is part of ruselectronics holding. Oktava sells most of its products to the united states and europe.
Oktava mk220 front mic drum recording technique youtube. Good mics for the price, but if you do decide to get them, get a matched pair from the. Heres a demo of the mic being used as a room or front mic. The new oktava ml52 sparked my interest since i had recently purchased four of their small. Or, at least many of the good ones are made in russia, as there were a rash of them made in china and perhaps still are, but they werent fakes in the usual sense of the word, as they were commissioned by the mics western importer themselves. Oktava mkl2500 is chosen as a product of the year 20 by professional audio. I have always had a soft spot for oktava, ever since the days when they seemed just as exotic in form and function as any lomo or rtt i came in contact with. While it is designed for studio use, it will also work in the live setting, as it is cheap enough that you dont have to worry a great deal about it breaking if you are looking for a reliable condenser microphone to record live shows. Nowadays oktava is famous for its legendary small and large diaphragm true condenser mics as well as for the finest ribbon microphone ever made. The mk319 is housed in a new casing which has been acoustically designed to cut down the sound refractions inside the grill, allowing a smoother and more open sound, as well as being. In late 20 the demand for oktavamod michael joly engineering mic modification services and new modd mics began to decline. It uses the same transformerless impedance conversion circuit as oktavas famous mk102 pencil mic, although reportedly incorporating some component upgrades. Save money on used oktava microphones at guitar center.
They produce a variety of microphones for professional audio and general use. A russianmade, largediaphragm tube mic which is surprisingly affordable. The immense popularity of the c12 and elam 250251 microphones has made them the most expensive and highly desirable vintage tube mics on the market today. Hi guys, ive read a lot about the mk012s on here, and am looking for a stereo pair of small diaphragm condenser microphones, the mk012s are right in budget, but are there a better more versatile pair for the price. It produces a variety of microphones for professional audio and general use. Nowadays oktava is famous for its legendary small and large diaphragm true condenser mics as well as for the finest ribbon microphones ever made. The oktava mc 012 or mk 012 is a condenser microphone made in russia. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest. Oktava small diaphragm condenser microphones thomann. Music things architecture books fashion nature tech history cinema arts. Genuine oktava microphones, made in russia and distributed in north america through oktava usa.
There have been very few such oddlyshaped roughly constructed mics with such wonderful sound as the oktava mk219. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of oktava microphones at guitar center. The mk105 is a largediaphragm, sideaddress, cardioid condenser. A brief history of the first microphones and sound. Microphones are used in many applications such as telephones, hearing aids, public address systems for concert halls and public events, motion picture production, live and recorded audio engineering, sound recording, twoway radios, megaphones, radio and. The emergence of diy mic mod solutions and better quality, lower cost new mics from china continuously chipped away at my top line revenue and bottom line profits. Twelve mics that made history welcome to microphones. Oktava mk012 msp6 factory matched stereo pair with cardioid, omnidirectional and hypercardioid capsules silver oktava mk012 small diaphragm condenser mic with cardioid, omnidirectional and hypercardioid capsules black. Anything there was to know about microphones that he didnt.
Mk01201 msp2 factory matched stereo pair microphones. Featuring mk012 condenser microphones and addon capsules. Or, at least many of the good ones are made in russia, as there were a rash of them made in china and perhaps still are, but they werent fakes in the usual sense of the word, as they were commissioned by the mic s western importer themselves. History pjsc oktava is the russian leading producer of studio microphones, telephone and microphone capsules, headsets, and hearing aids. Its a safe bet that bobs is the largest microphone collection in the world.
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