Oktava DM Launches OWS-ADS to Make Wireless Audio Systems Smarter
The new active antenna distribution system is designed to improve the performance of professional wireless audio setups, helping deliver cleaner, more reliable sound in concert venues, theaters and other live-event spaces.
Everyone attending a concert expects great music and crystal-clear sound. Behind that experience is a sophisticated chain of audio equipment. Until recently, much of that technology relied on imported solutions. Today, demand is growing for domestically developed alternatives that can deliver the same level of performance.
High Reliability Built In
Oktava DM, the electroacoustic equipment manufacturer operating within Rostec, has announced the commercial launch of the OWS-ADS antenna distribution system. The device is designed to improve signal distribution in complex multi-channel wireless audio systems.
"The unit allows a single antenna pair to serve multiple receivers – up to four dual-antenna OWS-U2200R PRO receivers or up to two four-antenna OWS-U2200R receivers. It also supplies power to every connected receiver and compensates for signal loss that naturally occurs during signal splitting," company representatives said.
Solving a Fundamental Wireless Audio Challenge
The new splitter addresses one of the biggest challenges in live audio production: operating large numbers of wireless microphones in the same location. When antennas are placed too close together, interference becomes a significant problem. The traditional solution is to install a dedicated pair of remote antennas for each receiver, but that quickly clutters the stage. The OWS-ADS antenna splitter takes a different approach, allowing a single antenna pair to feed an entire array of receivers. The result is fewer cables, a cleaner stage setup and reduced radio-frequency interference.
The OWS-ADS also includes features designed to prevent signal attenuation. In addition, it can provide auxiliary power when passive antennas are used.
Designed for Every Type of Venue
The splitter is designed for virtually any installation. In theaters and concert halls, it delivers clean, stable signal distribution across both the stage and audience areas. In stadiums and outdoor venues, it supports reliable long-range operation. In conference centers and meeting rooms, it enables tidy installations while maintaining dependable performance. The system is also well suited for smaller live-sound companies that provide mobile event production services.
Oktava is one of the world's best-known manufacturers of professional audio equipment, with a history dating back to 1927. It was an Oktava microphone into which Yuri Gagarin spoke his legendary "Poyekhali!" ("Let's go!") on April 12, 1961, before humanity's first spaceflight. In 2022, the company announced the development of a Russian-made wireless microphone system intended for both domestic and export markets.
In 2024, the company introduced Russia's first dual-channel digital wireless system, the OWS-U2200. It featured two operating frequency bands, digital modulation, interference protection and a reception range of up to 100 meters. Later upgrades added the ability to link up to four receivers without an external splitter, making it possible to build eight-channel systems.
Strengthening Its Position as a Russian Manufacturer
Later that same year, Oktava DM was added to Russia's official registry of radio-electronics manufacturers. The designation strengthened the company's position in import substitution projects and in supplying equipment to Russian corporate and government customers.
The company's products are also seeing strong market demand, reflected in steady financial growth. Revenue reached 388 million rubles (approximately $5 million) in 2025, up 62 million rubles (approximately $790,000), or 19%, from 2024 and nearly double the company's 2023 revenue. Net profit for the year totaled 78 million rubles (approximately $1 million).
The launch of the OWS-ADS demonstrates that Oktava DM continues to advance its technology portfolio while offering customers increasingly sophisticated products. At the same time, the company's independence from foreign suppliers makes long-term equipment support more reliable.
