Octava MK-series Studio microphones

2021

Contract for supply of MK-012, MK-319, MK-519 and MK-207 microphones to Australia

Russian electroacoustic equipment factory Octava"" signed a contract for the supply of microphones to. Australia The contract was signed with one of distributors the mainland -. Gsus4 The plant announced this on July 15, 2021. More. here

MK-207

On January 19, 2021, the Russian Octava plant presented the Russian-made vocal stage microphone MK-207.

MK-207

As explained, MK-207 is a capacitor microphone with external capsule polarization, a wide membrane and a cardioid directional characteristic. The microphone is equipped with a built-in shock absorber, pop filter and wind protection and is designed for recording and sound amplification of vocals, speech, musical instruments at concert venues, in recording studios, at mass events.

Circuitry provides a frequency range of 20 to 20,000 Hz, sensitivity and low native noise. The microphone weighs 350 grams and will be produced in black. The model has a traditional design for the brand, repeating the lines of the body of the Russian dynamic vocal microphone Octava MD-305.

Also, Octava offers four sets - MK-012-10, MK-012-20, MK-012-30 and MK-012-40 - each of which consists of a preamplifier, an attenuator for -10dB, three natives with different directional characteristics and one additional capsule that makes the set unique. Sets combine the qualities of natively embroiled and wide-embroiled microphones. The natural sound and frequency range of the native microphones make them especially suitable for recording acoustic guitar, string instruments, ensembles, choirs, as well as for recording percussion. Microphones with wide-sampled caps are suitable for recording vocals.

MK-012-10

MK-012-20

MK-012-30

MK-012-40

2020

Contract for the supply of microphones MK-012, MK-220, MK-319, MK-105, MK-115 and MK-117 to Turkey

On July 17, 2020, the Russian Octava plant announced the conclusion of a contract for the distribution of microphones with the Zuhal Muzic music store chain (Istanbul, Turkey). The contract amount is $500,000. First of all, in Turkey, the MK-012 native capacitor microphone will be available for recording and sounding instruments. Consumers will also get acquainted with the classic line of Octava microphones - in retail stores of the network there will be wide-membrane capacitor microphones MK-220, MK-319, MK-105 and other models of the line, including MK-012 microphones, MK-115 and MK-117 capacitor microphones, MD-305 vocal dynamic microphone . More details here.

Start of sales of MK-012 microphone sets

On June 5, 2020, sales of the MK-012 modular system from the company for the production of microphone equipment - the Octava plant (part of the Rostec State Corporation) were opened in Russia. On the basis of the popular capacitor microphone MK-012, a line of sets has been developed that allows the sound engineer to reduce the fleet of microphones, preserving the universal capabilities of the studio. This was reported by Octava on June 8, 2020.

The microphone with replaceable MK-012 caps is characterized by small overall dimensions, has good sensitivity and a low level of noise. Suitable for studio, home and field recording. Microphone cap consists of thin membrane suspended above electrically conducting plate. The features of this element determine the principle of work and sound.

Microphones Octava MK-012 are, first of all, versatility. The plant produces not only microphones, but also various caps for them, which can be purchased separately. Pre-assembled sets combine the qualities of native and wide-embraced microphones. The task of sets is to expand the possibilities of using a microphone, noted the director of the to marketing Octava plant. Lyubov Stalnova

"Octava" offers four sets - MK-012-10, MK-012-20, MK-012-30 and MK-012-40. Each consists of three indigenous caps with a different directional characteristic and one additional one that makes the set special. The variety of caps in the sets allows you to change the nature of the sound, using only one microphone.

Native microphones are natural sound, a wide frequency range. Due to this, they are suitable for recording acoustic guitars, any string instruments, ensembles, choirs, as well as for percussion. Wide-membrane - high sensitivity, depth and volume of sound, detail. Such a microphone gives character to sound and is suitable not only for recording instruments, but also for vocals, Vladimir Shipilov, design director of the Octava plant, explained.

The extended configuration of the MK-012 with three natives is popular on the market. Different characteristics of the direction of the caps allow you to get different sound characters. Now the capabilities of the MK-101, MK-102, MK-103 and MK-104 microphones are added to this. Western musicians are already familiar with such sets.

With the Octava, you get a modular microphone kit with a good price-quality ratio that fully meets professional requirements. So not only budget home recording studios are happy to work with this kit, but also professional sound engineers, shared his impressions of the modular system test German journalist Stefan Hofmann.

2019: Start of sales of MKL-112, MK-115 and MK-117 microphones

On January 15, 2019, Octava announced the launch of sales of a series of professional microphones developed in 2018. Among the developments available for purchase are the premium microphone MKL-112, studio MK-115 and vocal MK-117.

According to the company, as a result of the deep modernization of prototypes by designers and industrial designers of Octava in 2018, microphone models were developed: MKL-112, MK-115 and MK-117. Updated packaging has been created, the main product line has been improved.

The premiere of the next generation of microphones of the Russian Octave brand took place in the fall of 2018 and became part of the implementation of the enterprise's development strategy, which provides for the development of products in several areas, including professional studio electroacoustics. Lyubov Stalnova, Marketing Director of the Octava Plant

Professional studio MK-115 and MK-117 are based on an improved wide-membrane capsule. They continue the "bottle design," which became popular thanks to the lamp MKL-5000.

MKL-112 is a premium segment lamp microphone developed on the basis of MKL-5000, the microphone retained the heat of sound of the early model and is equipped with an additional function of smooth directional adjustment.

MK-115 is a capacitor microphone with a cardioid direction for announcers, radio hosts and bloggers. Designed to solve broadcasting problems, the design is resistant to overloads.

MK-117 is a wide-membrane capacitor microphone for professional studio recordings. This is a vocal microphone with a high sensitivity, low level of own noise and high level of ultimate sound pressure.

2018: MK-115 and MK-117

On September 12, 2018, the Tula Octava plant (part of the Rostec State Corporation) announced professional studio microphones in an updated design - MK-115 and MK-117.

The presented models of microphones of the Tula plant are based on an improved wide-membrane capsule. According to the design, the MK-115 and MK-117 continue the "bottle" series.

"Octave presented the first concept of these microphones in 2017. The first prototypes received positive reviews from professionals, passed a number of tests and tests, and, according to the results, were improved. We set ourselves the goal of bringing studio quality to the television and radio broadcasting industry. Research and development work is one of the key areas of the plant's development strategy until 2025. " ' Lyubov Stalnova, Marketing Director of PJSC Octava '

MK-115 is a capacitor microphone with a cardioid directional characteristic for announcers, radio hosts and bloggers. The microphone is specially designed to solve broadcasting problems, the design is resistant to overloads. Also, the engineers of "Octava" conducted tests and experiments with finishing materials. The body of the concept sample of the microphone was made of coffee and milk leather. As the manufacturer noted, as of September 2018, several versions of the case were developed at once.

MK-117 is a wide-membrane capacitor studio microphone designed for professional studio recordings. The membrane with a gold coating, the microphone is characterized by high sensitivity, as well as a low level of own noise and a high level of ultimate sound pressure, the manufacturer claims.