Austrian Audio OC18 Condenser Microphone, Studio Set
Key Features
- Includes one OC18 microphone with clip and windshield
- Incredible capture with fantastic off-axis rejection via cardioid polar pattern
- Hand-built from the finest components available on the market
- Get the sound right at source by engaging the pad and filter switches
Austrian Audio OC18 Condenser Microphone, Studio Set Overview
The Austrian Audio OC18 Condenser Microphone, Studio Set is the perfect microphone for any songwriter producer or engineer. Built by hand in Vienna, the OC18 large-diaphragm condenser comes complete with a cardioid polar pattern. Thanks to this, recording is as simple as pointing the microphone in-front of the source and pressing record. It'll take care of the rest. The cardioid polar pattern ensures excellent focus with almost perfect rejection of undesirable, off-axis sound. This proves particularly useful in live multi-instrument sessions and noisy environments.
Get the sound right at source. The wide range of features on-board allows you to get the sound great before it even hits the preamp. Utilise the -10dB and -20dB pads to reduce the microphone's sensitivity. Engage these when recording instruments such as drums and amplifiers with particularly high SPLs. This is perfect for eradicating any risk of clipping and distortion. Too much rumble? no problem. The three position, adjustable high-pass filter allows you to decrease the OC18's low-frequency pick-up. The OC18 Condenser Microphone comes complete with a Spider Shockmount, windshield and clip, all of which is housed in a rugged carry case.
Product Ref: 137403
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Rest assured that when you buy Austrian Audio microphones you're buying quality. With over 300 years of combined experience within the company, it's clear to say they understand the wants and needs of you, the customer. Each and every capsule is handmade from the finest components for a truly unparalleled sound. From far-away room mics, to up close on cabinets, and everything in-between. It's impossible to make bad recordings with this microphone. With this in your locker, engineering will be an absolute joy. The ability to handle sources up to 148dB is increased thanks to the inclusion of two adjustable pads. Whether on-stage or in-the-studio. The OC18 is a real workhorse and will prove its worth, night after night.
Finest capsule available
Although the OC18 comes complete with only one polar pattern, fear not. Cardioid is by far one of the most useful and popular patterns going. There's nothing stopping the OC18 from becoming your "go-to" microphone. Just like the revered OC818, the OC18 comes complete with a premium CKR12 ceramic capsule. The inclusion of a single diaphragm provides the same level of quality, whilst allowing you to keep the cost down. There's no point paying for something you're not going to make the most of!
Features
- Cardioid polar pattern for accurate directivity
- Every Austrian Audio OC18 and OC818 is within 1dB of each other so any two microphones can be used as a stereo pair
- Debuts Austrian Audio’s Open Acoustics Technology
- Delivers exceptional sonic accuracy
Specifications
- Microphone Type: Condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Diaphragm Size: Large
- Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
- Max SPL: 148dB SPL
- Output Impedance: 275 ohms
- Sensitivity: 13mV/Pa
- Self Noise: 9dB SPL (A weighted)
- Low Cut Filter: 40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz
- Pads: -10dB, -20dB
- Colour: Black
- Connector: XLR
- Power Source: 48V phantom power
- Dimensions: 6.18" x 2.48"
- Weight: 0.74 lbs.
- Included Accessories: Carrying Case, Spider Mount, Foam Windshield, Mic Clip
- Product Code: AUA0004
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