Russian microphone and wireless system maker Octava DM served as the technical sound partner for the INtonations International Student Sound Engineering Film Festival in St. Petersburg for the fourth consecutive year. All speaker and participant audio ran through the company’s OWS-U2200HDL wireless systems.
The OWS-U2200HDL radios employ QPSK digital modulation to transmit large amounts of data over a narrow frequency band while maintaining strong resistance to interference. Their True Diversity function ensures stable wireless signals, and up to four receivers can be cascaded together without needing extra antenna systems.
At the interactive exhibitor booth, Octava DM unveiled new gear including the enhanced cascading wireless system OWS-U2200 PRO, the passive directional antenna OWS-ALP, the OWS-ADS splitter, the Zhuk lavalier mic system, and a modular series built around the MK-012 microphone.
Studio recording instructor, music producer, and sound engineer Leonardo Perez led a masterclass using Octava’s equipment. He demonstrated how microphones can amplify the emotional impact of musical performances.
”Supporting the festival has become a valued tradition for us. Year after year, organizers entrust us with the festival’s most critical element – the sound setup. In return, we provide participants with modern, high-quality microphones. The OWS series represents the first domestically made wireless systems, developed at our own manufacturing base in Tula.”
Lyubov Stalnova, General Director of Octava DM.
Held May 12-16 at the St. Petersburg State Institute of Film and Television, the INtonations festival featured competitive screenings and workshops led by Russian and international sound and cinema professionals. Octava DM is part of the technology partnership network of Rostec, Russia’s state technology corporation.
Compared to global contenders like Shure, Sennheiser, and Sony, Octava DM stands out as a rare Russian manufacturer developing its own digital wireless systems entirely in-house. Their focus on quality and domestic production makes them a key player in Russia’s audio equipment sector, particularly for professional and educational events.
With growing demand for locally made professional audio solutions amid geopolitical shifts and tighter import restrictions, Octava DM’s continued investment in digital wireless technologies signals a push toward greater self-reliance in the Russian sound engineering field. Future updates to their systems, especially in interface and range capabilities, will be crucial as they compete with international standards.