As of today we have specs, reviews, insider information, and comparison pricing data for over 1639 microphones from 154 makers.The capsule assembly is the same as the MK-219; the primary differences between the models are: The MK319 case and grille design are new, designed to cut down the sound refractions inside the grill, allowing a smoother and more open sound.
The diaphragm is gold sputtered teflon, mounted to a center-terminated capsule design. Both sides of the capsule are covered by a resonator disk a passive acoustic equalizer device that contours the capsules frequency response. The mic exhibits a presence rise intended to give warmth and clarity to the human voice. Scott Dorseys June, 2005 article on modding the MK-219 and MK-319, published originally in Recording Magazine, has recently been republished online. Oktava Mk 219 Condenser Microphone Mods Replace TheThe article describes the following modifications: Mechanical mods Replace the rigid screen with something more flexible (and less resonant) Caulk the inside of the body with silicone RTV to damp body resonance Electronic mods Replace the FET with a Toshiba 2SK170BL Upgrade and install various resistors as specified in the article Replace electrolytic capacitors with tantalum types Prior to the Recording Magazine article, the HomeRecording forum was host to an extensive exchange about modding the MK-319, with information on the HF resonance discs, damping body ring, replacing components, and so on. OVERALL OPINION There are a lot of other microphones on the market that have similar specs to the MK 219 and will give you a sound like the MK 219 but they will cost almost twice as much as the MK 219 does. Oktava MK-219 5 I use this for voice over, live performance and studio applications. I saw the price and thought somebody was kidding or had set up a sting. The MK-219 will pick-up the slightest sound so if you want a clean recording, dont record in public. I have used it to mic a video set and direct to a video camera (via slr). We have used these mics for years for room sounds and acoustic guitars. That is the two best applications I have found with this mic. I love these mics. I recently did a recording session and this was the only mic I used for every instrument aside from drums and vocals. I started with acoustic guitar I and I micd the guitar from about 1 foot back from the body and used another one from about 2 feet back and the sound was incredible. We placed the mic about three feet back from the trumpet and the sax and the high mid roll off that I noticed was great for the harsh horns. I have used these a thousand times and never have I been dissatisfied in any way shape of form. They have a real flat response but at about 3k they seem to roll off the harsh sounds no matter what the instrument is. If you use this for vocals it could work but I have not use it for lead vocals but I have used it in a backing vocal session a while back and it worked great. My engineer loves this mic and uses them at all times on guitar amps and acoustic guitar. OVERALL OPINION These microphones may not be as well known as other mics but they of the most realistic sounding clean mics you will ever own. Like I stated most people have never heard of this mic and dont know much about them but I was turned on to the mic by an old buddy and love the way it sounds. It has a warm flat tone that is very clean and very crisp and very very flat. Flat is what you want to use if possible. Did you find this review helpful yes no. If you want to use this microphone for vocals it is almost a must to have a pop filter. If you choose to not have a pop filter you will hear the effects of not having one. I made these mistake years ago and immediately got my pop filter out. Without using a pop filter the MK 219 will sound horrible and really cheap. But if you use a pop filter you will hear how good the microphone really sounds, it is very warm and natural sounding. Oktava claims that the microphone can be used for pianos, as well as acoustic guitars. With acoustic guitars I say yes, but pianos I say no, I dont feel like the microphone can give a natural piano sound when using it.
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