Oktava MK-519
Cardioid Condenser Microphone
The MK-519 is a large-diaphragm FET condenser microphone, with a fixed Cardioid polar pattern. It has an open headbasket design, high sensitivity and low self-noise.
The capsule has a 27.5mm diaphragm of 5-micron Mylar, and is center-terminated. This capsule is nearly the same as found in the MK-102 capsule head for the MK-012, as well as the MK-105, but has been modified to run at much higher polarization voltage (100V) for the MK-519.
A multipattern version of the MK-519 capsule is used in the MK-520 (essentially a three-pattern version of the MK-519).
The amplifier circuit is a new design for Oktava. It is implemented with surface-mount electronics, and has a transformerless output.
The mic employs a relatively large, single-layer, open-mesh headbasket with a domed top. This design minimizes standing waves and reflections that can muddy the sound of the microphone, but tends to require the use of an external pop filter for close-miked vocals.
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The mic was released in 2011.
Specifications
Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Cardioid
(21 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) |
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Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
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Diaphragm diameter: 27.5mm Diaphragm gauge: 5 microns |
60 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 124 dB Self-noise: 13.0 dB(A) |
Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
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n/a | n/a | n/a |
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Power Specifications |
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