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Oktava recently announced the new MK119 at the Frankfurt Musikmesse in early April, demoing it and several other recently launched mics (including the MKL112, MK115 and MK117) with the company's updated 2019 styling in a soundproof booth they bought all the way from Russia. Like the MK219, the new mic is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser featuring the original capsule design used in the MK219, but features upgraded electronics and a new round body similar to, but slightly slimmer than the existing MK319. The 10dB pad and 50Hz rolloff switches included on the MK219, which were renowned for being unreliable, are not included on the 119. Oktava suggest the new mic is best suited, like its predecessor, to recording vocals, piano, acoustic guitar and stringed and bowed instruments.
Just found out there's a new Oktava microphone, that's based on the 219. It's the Oktava MK-119. Supposed to be a limited edition. Similar shape to a 319, but smaller. If I were starting over, probably would snag it. Around $250. Chris
In the 90's, the Oktava condensers were a terrific bang for the buck. Even after many years, and many other options... They still are an excellent value. If I was starting over with an Oktava 21/319 type... Would hunt down the new MK-119. Chris
...been available from new for many years. The model was replaced by the MK319 and I gather also by the MK119, both of which have the same capsule as the MK219. MK219s sometimes come up second-hand for good prices, though it may take some luck and effort to find a good one: quality control was...
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