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Important information & news

 
 
Universal USB Preamplifier for MK-012, MK-101, MK-102, MK-103 and MK-104 capsules is here!
  • no phantom power required
  • no special software or drivers
  • for XP, Vista or Mac
  • high-quality A/D converter with 16Bit /48kHz resolution

Be mobile, now you can use your favorite Oktava capsules outside of studio without any special equipment. The only thing you need is our new USB-preamp and your laptop.


We are glad to introduce the SABRA-SOM innovative microphone mounting systems. SABRA systems are really universal - on the pictures below you can see how the same SSM-POP set can be used with different Oktava microphones.
SSM-1, SSM-1/SL and SSM-POP kits allow to protect microphones of any form and size from unwanted mechanical vibrations, wind and phonetic noise ("popping").
 
The new shock mount SM-52-b was specially developed to be used with a stereo pair of Oktava ML-52-02 or 52-01 ribbon mics.
This shock mount makes the classical ribbon microphones Blumlein Array recording installation very easy and extremely precise.
'I Got It' - a new song of Swedish band The Flaming Moes was recorded with Oktava MK-219. The song will be released as a single in the UK in April.
You can see the video here.
The new test of the most popular Oktava microphones
  • MK-012 small diaphragm condenser
  • MK-011 medium diaphragm condenser
  • MK-102 large diaphragm condenser

Read a review in a Studio-Magazin 11.07 (Nr. 328)
A free sample copy of a magazine can be ordered for free by publisher.


New comparative test of 10 different Oktava, Violet and JZ microphones including the new Oktava MK-012 tube preamp.
For details see Sound check section.
 
The MK-012 is available now with 2-capsules option as well.
The new set is called MK-012-02, has cardioid and omnidirectional capsules, supplied also as MSP4 sets (factory matched stereo pair with four capsules) in black or silver.
The new "MK-012-01 Movie Set" is specially intended for video makers and movie-people. The mic is supplied with a hypercardioid capsule (instead of cardio) and a Low-cut pad instead of -10db pad, the set has also a high quality wind screen. Available with black or silver finish.
The new extensions to the Oktava 100 Series microphones.
We will be glad to introduce you these and other Oktava novelties at Prolight+Sound 2007 in Frankfurt. Please make sure to visit our booth 4.1 A54

4-D preamp for ambient recording, can be used with MK-012, MK-102 and MK-103 heads

Stereo-head for MK-012 preamp with figure-of-eight directional characteristic

The tube preamplifier for MK-012, MK-102, MK-103, MK-104 and MK-101 capsules

Please make sure to visit us on the Prolight+Sound 2007 - our booth is 4.1 A54.
You will have an opportunity to get to know the new Oktava mics and test them yourself in a soundproof cabin.
Last edition of Applications Table for all Oktava microphones. This chart is based on the opinion of many experienced sound engineers and musician using Oktava for many years.
We are filling up this table constantly and if you have some feedback about successful or failed application of your mic, please let us know and your opinion will also be reflected in this table.
Please visit a PASSAGE A NIVEAUX booth H-016 on the SIEL-show in Paris (11.02.2007-14.02.2007) to learn more about Oktava microphones!
OktavaMod finally in Europe!
Famous upgrades of Oktava microphones, made by Michael Joly, now available for European customers. Hurry up, most of the modified mics were sold even before they came from USA to Germany.
Buy modified Oktavas now!
Test Oktava and Violet by yourself in a professional Recording-Studio!
In cooperation with German sound recording company Tonstudio Rauschenberg we offer an exclusive testing-facility to everybody. Test all our mics in comparison to established competitors under realistic studio-conditions. Tests are recorded on multiple tracks to make uncommitted comparisons possible. A drum-kit, piano and other instruments are available.
Further information >>>

Testen Sie Oktava und Violet im professionellen Tonstudio!

In Zusammenarbeit mit dem Tonstudio Rauschenberg bieten wir allen Interessenten die Möglichkeit an, Oktava und Violet – Mikrofone unter realistischen Studiobedingungen zu testen und zu vergleichen. Alle Tests werden auf mehreren Spuren aufgenommen und können in Ruhe verglichen werden – auch im Vergleich zu etablierten Mitbewerbern. Piano, Schlagzeug und andere Instrumente sind vor Ort.
Näheres hier >>>

MK-103 - new medium diaphragm capsule for MK-012 preamp available now.
With this capsule you can complete your MK-012 collection, beginning from small diaphragms of MK-012 heads and finishing with MK-101 LOMO head and highly popular MK-102 capsule with MKL-5000 large diaphragm.

Did you know that Oktava is one of the oldest microphones´ manufacturers in the world?
The factory was founded in 1927 and in the next year Oktava celebrates its 80-th anniversary. The first Oktavas appeared in Europe and USA in 1994 – these pioneers were MK-219 and MK-319. From September 2006 a special anniversary edition of these mics is available in our shop and by our dealers.

New review about Oktava microphones in Sound and Recording Magazine 4.2006

We are proud to present two new hi-end microphone series - JZ™ and Violet-design™ - now available in Germany.
These unique microphones, produced by the famous Baltic microphone company, are the real "works of the art" and embody the best modern engineering technology in conjunction with the extensive manufacturing experience.

JZ recording equipment   Violet-Design

JZ-2 JZ-3 JZ-4
Violet Black Hole Violet Golden Ear Violet Global Pre
Prolight + Sound 2006 in Frankfurt - see photos

New test records: Oktava MK-101, MK-102, MK-105, ML-53, ML-52-01, MKL-2500, MKL-5000 versus Neuman TLM-103 and T.Bone RB500
New funktions in our online-shop. Now you can get extra discounts if you buy more than one item.
MK-319 and MK-105 are now available with silver finish. You can also find silver shock mounts for these microphones in our  shop.  
Comparative test OKTAVA MK-319 vs. SHURE SM-81
Finally! NEW RELIABLE shock mount for all Oktavas with 012 preamp (MK-012, MK-101, MK-102). The problem of weak unfixed rubbers is finally solved.

New MS-15 Pop-screen is a professional advanced pop filter for vocal applications. It allows unobstructed passage of high frequencies and helps to maintain important details during vocal recordings.
Especially recommended for ribbon and tube microphones to protect their very sensible capsules from moisture and wind.

Last feedback from Sascha Schuppert-Raetzer (Zam Helga) about MK-102, MK-220 and ML-53
New shock mounts for MK-101, MK-102 and MK-012
New microphone setst MK-012-10 and MK-012-20. This is a combination of small and large diaphragm capsules in one set!
Also as Matched stereo pairs available.
MK-012-10 - 3 x MK-012 capsules + MK-101 capsule
MK-012-20 - 3 x MK-012 capsules + MK-102 capsule

Oktava MK-012-10
MK-012-10

Oktava MK-012-20
MK-012-20

Drum overhead mic shootout and review: Oktava MK-012, AKG C1000S, EV 635a
MK-105 is available!
MK-011 - middle diaphragm condenser regenerated by Oktava - available now!
Universal STEREO BAR for stereo microphone recording
New ribbon ML-52-01
Where to buy original Oktava microphones in the USA & Canada
Attention! Counterfeit "Oktava" mics from China
Status of Oktava-online
Oktava alert statement
 

Status of oktava-online
The manufacturer of Oktava microphones - Joint Stock Company "Oktava" (JSC Oktava, Russian federation / Tula) - confirms that the Oktava-online firm (private firm Natalia Kuzmenko) is an official representative and/or authorized dealer of JSC "Oktava". All the products/items, presented on the websites www.oktava-online.de and http://stores.ebay.de/Oktava-online, are the genuine products of JSC "Oktava.

General director of the JSC "Oktava" G.I.Uljanov

You can find the original text of the letter of the JSC "Oktava" below.

Hersteller von Mikrophonen "Oktava" offene Aktiengesellschaft "Oktava" (OAO "Oktava"), eingetragen in das Handelsregister der Russischen Föderation, Stadt Tula, bestätigt, dass die Firma Oktava-online (Einzelunternehmen Natalia Kuzmenko) offizieller Vertreter bzw. Vertragshändler von offene Aktiengesellschaft "Oktava" (OAO "Oktava") ist. Sämtliche Waren bzw. Artikel, die über die Webseiten  www.oktava-online.de sowie http://stores.ebay.de/Oktava-online  vertrieben bzw. angeboten werden, stellen offizielle Produktion der Firma offene Aktiengesellschaft "Oktava" (OAO "Oktava").

Genereldirektor der OAO "Oktava" G.I.Uljanov

Der Originaltext des Schreibens der OAO "Oktava" befindet sich unten.

Oktava letter

Oktava alert statement

Because of numerous violations of contract terms by the "Oktava Ltd " company (Great Britain), and unlawful usage of our trade-mark of microphones manufacturer, JSC "Oktava" declares that by official notice dated October 13, 2004, "Oktava Ltd" company is deprived of rights of exclusive distributor all over the world.
 
original text in Russian:

В связи с многочисленными нарушениями фирмой "Oktava Ltd" (Великобритания) условий контракта, а также неправомерным использованием нашего товарного знака производителя микрофонов, ОАО "Октава" своим официальным уведомлением от 13 октября 2004 года объявила о том, что фирма "Oktava Ltd" лишена эксклюзивных прав дистрибьютора во всем мире.

 

 

 

 

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