The Austrian Audio OC818 Multi-Pattern Microphone is the new viennese original - with it's CKR12 ceramic capsule, bringing a balanced mic with brilliance and clarity, to tackle any vocal or instrument you can throw at it.
The Austrian Audio OC818 Multi-Pattern Microphone is Engineered and manufactured in Austria, and is their premier, professional, large diaphragm microphone. Its high sensitivity, low self-noise and ability to handle everything from a whisper to extreme SPLs make it the most advanced microphone for studio, broadcast and live applications. As the unique ceramic capsule design is so consistent, any OC818 is match-paired with any other OC818, and when in cardioid mode, it can also be match-paired with any OC18, its affordable, smaller sibling.
Austrian Audio OC818 Multi-Pattern Microphone Features
- Handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule
- Multiple polar patterns
- Microprocessor control of polarisation voltages
- Two different analogue high-pass filters with three settings
- Two different types of analogue pads
- Dual outputs
- Optional remote control of OC818 via smart device
- Made in Austria
Austrian Audio OC818 Multi-Pattern Microphone Specifications
- Directional characteristics: figure-8, supercardioid, cardioid, omnidirectional & custom programmable
- Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Sensitivity (all directions): 13mV/Pa
- Equivalent noise level: 9 dB SPL (A)
- Max SPL: 148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL)
- Switchable pad: -10 dB, -20 dB
- Analog Low Cut filter: 40 Hz (2nd order), 80 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (1st order down to 80Hz, 2nd order below)
- Impedance: 275 Ω (symmetrical)
- Load impedance: > 1 kΩ
- Supply voltage: 48 V (< 4mA, typical 2.1mA)
- Main Connector: XLR 3 pin
- Connector for back membrane or remote: Mini XLR 5 pin
Austrian Audio OC818 Multi-Pattern Microphone Includes
- OC818 microphone
- OCS Spider Mount Suspension
- OCW8 Foam Windshield
- OCH8 Mic Clip
- OCC8 Mini XLR Cable + Cable clip
- Protective Carry Case
- Two Year Warranty
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