Oktava DM to present its premium ECHO microphone at Light + Audio Tec 2026

Russian manufacturer Oktava DM, a technology partner of Rostec, will present its new flagship product at Light + Audio Tec 2026 . The new microphone is designed for vocals, studio recording and live performance, and also suits home studios and content creation. It combines modern audio standards, a carefully selected accessory package and the engineering heritage of the Tula manufacturer. ECHO will be one of the main new products at the Oktava DM stand.

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The microphone offers controlled bass, natural midrange, a clear presence region and extended treble. ECHO uses Oktava DM's own dynamic capsule. Its distinctive metal body refers to the design of the Soviet MK-13M condenser microphone, produced at the Oktava factory in Tula from 1972. The engineers also drew on the company's MD-44 dynamic microphone, produced from 1963, when developing the internal design. ECHO is a modern product built to meet current professional requirements.

Oktava ECHO specifications

Polar pattern: cardioid
Frequency range: 50 Hz–18.5 kHz
Sensitivity: 1.7 mV/Pa
Maximum sound pressure level: 130 dB
Impedance: 200 ohms.

Visitors can also try other Oktava DM products. The company will present an ecosystem of digital solutions for events of different sizes. At its core is the OWS two-channel digital wireless system-U2200 PRO, which supports cascading up to four receivers. It provides reliable digital transmission with QPSK modulation, True Diversity and infrared synchronisation. Also on display will be the OWS-ALP antennas. Their optimised radiation pattern and standing wave ratio provide efficient reception and minimise losses. The OWS-ADS splitter is an active distribution system that stabilises and amplifies the antenna signal to compensate for cable losses.

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Another product is the ZHUK wireless lavalier microphone. It consists of a microphone-transmitter and a compact receiver. The system connects to recording and broadcasting devices and works with iOS and Android. The stand will also show the ARD-4 standalone audio data recorder, designed to receive, process and record audio streams from digital USB microphones. The recorder supports transfer of dialogue recordings over a local network. It suits conferences, meetings and other events requiring quick speech recording. Visitors can try Oktava microphones, including the MK-115, MK-117 condenser models, the well-known MK-012 and the modular microphone range based on it. The range includes preamplifiers, capsules with different polar patterns, a filter and a pad. Interchangeable modules extend the microphone's uses and allow it to suit different tasks.

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Another new product is the updated MD-307 professional microphone with a Mute function. A button on the body quickly silences the microphone during performances, rehearsals and events. The product is listed in the GISP register. The company will also present a handheld transmitter with interchangeable capsules for use with the OWS-U1200R and OWS-U2200 wireless receivers, plus a detachable dynamic capsule OWS-HC01.

The exhibition's Skolkovo hall will host the Theatre Forum on all three days. This annual industry event brings together theatre suppliers and customers. It is Russia's only forum dedicated to theatre technology, design and installations. The forum is supported by the State Academic Maly Theatre of Russia and the Theatre Union of Russia. Oktava DM's business programme speaker will be Pavel Belkov. He will join the session Replacing and Introducing Audio Equipment and Technologies to discuss modern solutions for equipping theatre venues.

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The Light + Audio Tec 2026 exhibition takes place from 15 to 17 September at Timiryazev Centre in Moscow. Oktava DM stand: 7A7, Pavilion 2.