Oktava MK-319
Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The MK-319 is a fixed cardioid-pattern, large-diaphragm condenser microphone. 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 pad and HPF switches are improved on the MK-319.
- Internal wiring runs are longer than on the MK-219.
The diaphragm is gold sputtered teflon, mounted to a center-terminated capsule design. The rear diaphragm is not sputtered. Both sides of the capsule are covered by a resonator disk — a passive acoustic equalizer device that contours the capsule’s frequency response.
The mic exhibits a presence rise intended to give warmth and clarity to the human voice.
Scott Dorsey’s June, 2005 article on modding the MK-219 and MK-319, published originally in Recording Magazine, has recently been republished online. See the link in the sidebar.
The 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.
The Oktava MK-319 is also known as: 319, MK319.
Specifications
Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare! |
---|
![]() |
Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
---|---|
Cardioid
(11 mV/Pa; 40 - 18,000 Hz) |
|
Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
---|---|---|
Diaphragm diameter: 28mm Capsule diameter: 34.5mm |
200 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 122 dB |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
---|---|---|---|
490g (17.28oz) | 205mm (8.07'') | 52mm (2.05'') |
|
Power Specifications |
---|
|
Did we get anything wrong on this page? Please let us know!