The Oktava MK-19 Vintage, Cardioid Ribbon Microphone was produced in the USSR in the 1970's and 1980's. It was designed for radio applications and was considered the Russian response to the directional RCA 77DX.  The comparison is supposedly closer to a 44BX on the top end. I've tested this on a PA and found a good, strong, buzz-free output and it sounds great to my ears. I haven't tried recording with it nor have I used it at all since it was acquired.

It has been kept in a dust-free, iron-shavings free, climate controlled and smoke free enclosure and has not been subjected to blowing, tapping or phantom power. I have not opened it. Cosmetically, it is in excellent condition. It has a small Tuschel connection.

There was some confusion regarding the model number on these mics as some were erroneously labled MK-219. A technician substantiated this here:

"The unidirectional Ml-19, made in late 70-s and 80-s was the last good microphone in the Ml series. It had a sharp cardioid, and well-balanced response."

The condition of this item is:

Tested Functioning Restored Physical Restored Electrical Silk Damaged Rusted Threads Worn Cable Bad / Absent Screws Missing Dent*Scratch*Crack Been Dropped Smoke Free NOS Element Intact Mint Self Noise High Sounds Great Used on Drums Logo intact Very Rare Vintage

 

The accessories for this item are:

Original Case Power Supply Original Papers Stand Included Wind Screen Small Tuschel XLR OEM Cable Set Original Box OEM Boom Mount OEM Stand Inc OEM Shock Mount OEM Lanyard

 

The specfications of this item are:

Cardioid Ribbon/Velocity

** means negative (NOT / NO / hasn't been)
       means positive (yes / is / has been)

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