Austrian Audio OC818 Studio Set

Availability: Discontinued

SKU
746170
  • Austrian Audio OC818 Studio Set, a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with multiple polar patterns.
  • As the unique ceramic capsule design is so consistent, any OC818 is match-paired with any other OC818.
  • When in cardioid mode, it can also be match-paired with any OC18.
  • 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.
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Austrian Audio OC818 Studio Set


Engineered and manufactured in Austria, The OC818 is Austrian Audio’s 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.

 

Key Features:

  • Handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule
  • Made to the same critical dimensions as the classic CK12 capsules
  • Multiple polar patterns
  • Cardioid, omnidirectional & custom programmable
  • Microprocessor control of polarisation voltages
  • Allows remote-controlled polar pattern settings
  • Two different analogue high-pass filters with three settings, 40 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz
  • Two different types of analogue pads, -10 dB, -20 dB
  • Dual outputs for recording each diaphragm separately
Specification
Specifications
  • Directional characteristics: Multi
  • Impedance: 275 Ω (symmetrical)
  • Polar Pattern: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8, supercardioid & custom programmable
  • Load Impedance: > 1 kΩ
  • Frequency Range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Supply Voltage: 48 V (< 4mA, typical 2.1mA)
  • Sensitivity (all directions): 13mV/Pa
  • Main Connector: XLR 3 pin
  • Equivalent Noise Level: 9 dB SPL (A) or remote: Mini XLR 5 pin Connector for back membrane
  • Max SPL: 148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL)
  • Dimensions: 157 x 63 x 35 mm
  • Switchable Pad: -10 dB, -20 dB
  • Weight: 360g
  • Analogue Low Cut Filter: 40 Hz (2nd order), 80 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (1st order down to 80Hz, 2nd order below)