Oktava Mk 319 Manual

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Oktava Mk 319 Manual Transmission
Mk319
Oktava Mk 319 Manual Transfer Switch

1- Ifyou wantto DIY, the electronics only mod kit is available - $48 forStandard, and $63 for Premium. Theprovided Instructions just show part placement.
2- The Electronics only modification service - $89, forStandard, and$110 for Premium
3 - Thefull modification service -$132, for Standard, and $152 for Premium

The319electronics mod kit contains all the components listed below. Detailedstep by step instructions, like those provided with the 012 kit, arenot included with the 319 kits. Pictures showing all the part placementare included.

Majorchanges come frommodifications to the body and capsule basket. Just hold a 319inyourhand and tap the basket screen with your finger. You will hear it'ring' and feel the vibration in your hand. As part of themodification, damping of the body, the basket supports, andisolation of the capsule, virtually eliminate this. One layerofcapsule basket screening is removed.This opens up the basket,minimizing sonic reflections andreduces some 'ringing'. Normally the capsule diaphragmresonatordiscs are removed. This is optional, removing them provides a warmermore rolled-off top end, they are intended to trap the high-freq andextend range. I prefer them removed.

Allcritical electroniccomponents are upgraded to quality parts. Polypropylene capacitors areused in the direct signal path. All the components on the PC boardare replaced except for 5 resistors and thetransformer. The improvements in the electronics increase the high and low endresponse, flatten the response, increase detail, warmth, and provide alower noise level.
The low cut and attenuation switch daughter board is removed. Theswitches will remain, but will not function. long wires goingtothe daughter board directly carry the capsule signal, this causes lossin sonic detail. The removed daughter board is returned toyou,as are all removed parts and components (removed screen is notreturned).
In Summary:
The body is damped
One layer of head basket screening is removed
Damping material is applied to the inside of the basket supportingposts
The capsule is isolated from Vibration
The PC Board is isolated from Vibration
The capsule diaphragmresonatordiscs are removed
Damping material isadded at thebase of the capsule
All critical electroniccomponentsare upgraded to quality parts
The low cut andattenuation switchdaughter board is removed
ReplacedComponents:
Q1 - FET Toshiba Audio
R1 - 1G MOX Thick FilmResistor
R2 - 1G MOX Thick FilmResistor
R7 - 1% Metal FilmResistor
R8 - 1% Metal FilmResistor
C2 - COG Monolith Cap
C3 - Tantalum Cap
C5 - COGMonolith Cap
C6 - COGMonolith Cap
C7 - Tantalum Cap
C8 - Polypropylene Cap
C9 - Tantalum Cap

Adifference you can Hear!
'I just wanted to thankyou againfor mod'ing my 319. I was able to domore recording with the mic today and I have to say that I really loveit! Before I had you work on it, I would take it out, give it a try onsome tracks, and end up putting it back in the drawer and re-recordingthe tracks with a different mic. You've made this mic into oneseriously great mic. Where the sound was muddy and distant even whenpractically eating the mic, it's now clear, yet with that nice, warmsound that the 319 has become known for. If this is what you call asignificant difference, I can't wait to hear what you call a dramaticdifference when I send you my 012's.'
Juan Pineda

'Ifinished the modon the weekend. This was my first electronics project in averylong time, so it isn't pretty, but the results are amazing. Thething I notice most is the difference on sibilant sounds. Thecombination of physical and electronic changes removes the 'esh'ingthat I notice on most mics below several hundred to even a thousanddollars. I used to have to put in de-essing plug ins tocompensate. Now I can just enjoy the sonic characteristics oftherecording. There are other qualities that I'm noticing too - changes inthe frequency range and the like - that I'm still getting my ears usedto. They're hard to describe, but make the recording far morepleasing to listen to. Thanks for all of your help.'
Sean Mcgee

'Iwanted to giveyou an update on the four 319's you help mod for me. To refresh yourmemory, I did the physical mods and you finished them off with theelectronic mods. Anyway, I have used them for multiple purposes, twopoint stereo, guitar/bass cabs, piano, drum OH's, and more and theyhave performed very nicely. I have used them with some big dogs, i.e,Schoeps ccm4's, Neumann SM69, 103's 184's, AGK 460's Royer ribbons,etc, and they have fit right in. I can't believe that for so littlemoney I've ended up with such a great mic. I bought four of them newfor $79.00 each and after the mod I've got $200 into each mic. Theycertainly outperform this price point and much higher point. My nextstep is to make a damping corset, made out of leather, to wrap aroundthe outside of each mic. I think this will really damp any resonanceproblems that remain and should look great, too. Finally, the proof isin the pudding. Almost all my recordings have at least two 319's in useand my clientele have thoroughly enjoyed their recording and haveshowered me with praise.'
Raymond Ackerman
Recording Engineer
First Chair Recording
Center for the Arts, Homer NY

'Hi Bill........Gotmy mic and I love it. I had to do some experimenting at first as to howto position it. Before, I got a better sound straight up. Now I get abetter sound having it hang down. The big thing I notice is the highsare super crisp and don't splatter when I throw a little EQ in post.The base is nice and tight and if I really get right on the mic, the(in your face) sound is probably the best I've ever heard. I take itthat the spare parts are what you took out of it? Thanks again Bill. Itreally sounds awesome. I can't wait to show my friends who also haveMK319's.'

'VanRitshie here.You recently did a mod to my MK319. You mentioned to me that the micwould get better as time went on. Let me tell you Bill, at this pointin time I could not be happier. I've had a lot of compliments frompeople I do steady VO work for on how my spots are sounding. Again,thank you Bill for a great job.'
VanRitshie
Voice of The PGA Tour on
The Golf Channel

Dettagli

Oktava Mk 319 Manual Transmission

The Mic is a fixed-pattern, cardioid, large diaphragm mic intended for studio and broadcast usage. featuring a classic design gold spattered teflon capsule teamed with low noise discreet preamplifier circuitry, resulting in a smooth frequency response from 40 hz to 16khz, with a gentle presence rise giving especial warmth and clarity to the human voice.

Mk319

Overview

The MK 319 is the successor to the MK219, providing the same relentless attention to detail and legendary performance in an improved form. 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 more rugged and shock resistant.

The Switches are also improved and whilst still using magnetic reed switches the mechanism has been redesigned for extra durability and easier operation.

The mic is also ideally suited to guitars, overheads and any other application where a warm clear sound is required. The design of the mic is specifically tuned to bringing the sound that it is used with up front in a sympathetic and flattering manner.

Technical specifications
Mic type	Large diaphragm condenser
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Freq. Response, Hz	20-18000
Output sensitivity, mV/Pa	13
Max SPL, dB for 0,5% THD	122
Self Noise (DIN), dBa	<14
Output impedance, ohm	200
Phase	Positive
Powering, V	48
Supply current, mA	8
Switches	-10dB / High-Pass Filter
Weight, g	490
Length, mm	205
Max diameter/width, mm	52
Temp. Range	-35degrees C to +45 degrees C
Relative Humidity	85% (+25 degrees C)
Accessories included	Mic holder
Accessories optional	Shock mount
A switch located at the left (High-Pass Filter) allows to change the microphone's cutoff frequency. This reduces low frequency interference directly at the input of the microphone amplifier. This setting also compensates for the unavoidable bass boost that occurs with all pressure gradient transducers when they are used at close distance (proximity effect).
The second switch attenuates the sensitivity by 10 dB. This option should be used in high SPL environments or by recording of loud instruments (for example saxophone).

Frequency response

Compare test OKTAVA MK-319 vs. SHURE SM-81 (Borisov-Art Production Studio)

I have always had faith in Tula gunmakers, but the first impression of the OKTAVA has striked me down. I will describe the experience conducted in the home conditions in a room with awful resonance and without sound insulation with application of a very 'unstudio' mixer and very 'unstudio' sound card. I couldn't wait and prepare for normal conditions, but in this case it is completely not important, because the both 'examinees' were in the same conditions, and secondly - very often we have to record vocal, guitar, etc. exactly in such home environment.

Both microphones were fixed on the same tripod. The signals from both microphones were recorded simultaneously to different channels of the same mixer (with the same gane, sensitivity, timbre). The record was made from a mixers output into computer line-in. Listen to the vocal test and open it with Cool or Forge and look at the waves.

On the top (left channel) you can see OKTAVA, on the bottom (right channel) - SHURE. The first (left) part was recorded with -10dB attenuation, the second part without attenuation.

CONCLUSION: sensitivity of Oktava is higher.

Listen to the left channel. Listen to the right channel.

CONCLUSION: OKTAVA sounds more brightly and juicy than SHURE, and probably, has a rise in the HF area.

Let's try to record a frequency response. For this purpose we will generate with Forge three test signals with smoothly varying frequency (20-280 Hz, 300-4000 Hz and 4,5-22 KHz) and gather them together into one test signal 20 Hz - 22 KHz. Now we reproduce this track and record it simultaneously in Forge. We have got a very approximate frequency response

This was a very approximate experiment because a lot of factors were not considered: non-uniformity of carrying characteristics of the amplifier and acoustic system, resonant frequencies of a room... Possibly, there is still a number of desirable conditions for cleanliness of experiment, but we tried to make only approximate analysis. Nevertheless this experiment let us drow a following CONCLUSIONS: SHURE's frequency response is more even and has a recession in HF area > 4,5kHz. OKTAVA has a cavity between 200 Hz and 5 KHz and has a rise in 5,5-12 KHz area.

Borisov-Art Production Studio

Oktava Mk 319 Manual Transfer Switch

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Oktava Studio Microphones

Terry Kok

The Oktava MK-319

The Oktava microphones come in their own padded plastic cases with a manual and our MK-319 and MK-012 came with their own shockmounts which suspend the microphones to minimize mechanical vibrations. The first mic we're going to take a look at is the MK-319 condenser microphone. The MK-319 is the successor to the MK219 and comes 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 more rugged and shock resistant.

The MK-319 as with all condenser microphones, require phantom powering (48V) and comes with a cardiod (heart shaped) polar pattern. The MK-319 isn't a full range mic but it comes pretty close with a frequency response of 40Hz to 16kHz but according to Oktava, the frequency response extends well beyond that figure. The heart of the mic comes in the form of a 1' gold spattered teflon diaphragm with a low noise discreet preamplifier circuitry. The MK-319 has two switches which provide -10db padding as well as a low frequency cut off. The switches felt a little loose for our taste but they did work without a problem throughout the review.

MK-319 In Use

The Oktava MK-319 was perhaps our favorite microphone of the bunch. The MK-319, even when compared to the Neumann U87 (which costs many times more) shared a very similar sound character that I found inviting in vocals. Clear, detailed and warm. Although the Neumann mic did rival the MK-319 in the absolute last bit of detail, you should bear in mind that the Neumann mic costs about 8 to 10 times more than the MK-319! The MK-319 had a full bodied and warm, slightly tube-like mid range which can capture one's vocals very well. The only gripe I have about the MK-319 is in the high frequencies, which is present but lacks a bit of magical sparkle at the end.

Aside from vocals, I found the MK-319 to be an excellent mic when used in conjunction with the MK-012 for miking our Marshall and Mesa/Boogie Triple Rectifier electric guitar amplifiers. I setup the MK-012 one feet away from the first 12' driver in the speaker cabinet at an angle and the MK-319 4' back in a rather lively room and I managed to pick up some really nice room ambience with both the MK-319 and MK-012 mics. Both held up to really high SPL levels and I only got them to distort when the neighbours were hammering on my wall.

I did a couple of guitar tracks with the MK-319 one feet away, aimed at the neck joint at the 12th fret from my Seagull acoustic guitar and the results were really good! Each note came out clear and since the mic was quite close to the guitar, it managed to capture the body resonance of the guitar as well adding an excellent warmth to the overall sound. All in all, the MK-319 makes an excellent vocal and acoustic instrument microphone and it offers a taste of high-end microphones at such an unbeatable value.

Conclusion

The three Oktava microphones (MK-319, MK-012 and ML-52) reviewed are amazing performers for the price. First up, we have the MK-319 which is magical with vocals and stringed/acoustic instruments. Then comes the MK-012 which is another amazing performer that is so flexible, it's like having a whole bunch of mics cramped into one compact design. Get a stereo matched set and have them setup as drum set overheads! Last but not least, the ribbon based ML52 proves yet again that ribbon mics should not be forgotten offering an inviting and warm sound. If you're looking for great microphones that offer an amazing value for your money, I would not hesitate to suggest that you give the Oktava line an audition. Highly recommended!

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