Austrian Audio OC18 Live Set Studio Microphone

Step into the realm of sonic excellence with the Austrian Audio OC18 Live Set, where unmatched clarity meets the legacy of Vienna's sound engineering.

Includes:

• 2 x OC18 Microphone
• 2 x Mic Clip
• 2 x Windshield
• 1 x Case

Designed by a team of former AKG personnel, the Austrian Audio OC18 Live Set is a matched pair of large-diaphragm studio condenser microphones offering detailed audio capture that's ideal for stereo miking solo instruments, drum kits, and ensembles. The OC18's handmade 1" ceramic capsule features a gold-plated polymer membrane and a cardioid polar pattern, which yields reliable on-axis directivity with enhanced off-axis rejection. Being 48 VDC phantom powered, the OC18 does not require batteries or an external power supply.

Front-panel switches are provided for easy access to the pad and roll-off settings. Set the pad to -10 or -20 dB to avoid distortion when miking loud sources such as drums or guitar cabinets. Activate the high-pass filter at 40, 80, or 160 Hz for attenuation of low-frequency problems including rumble and proximity effect. The OC18's housing is constructed of zinc-aluminum alloy for strength and durability. The OC18 Live Set includes two mic clips and two windscreens for mitigating noise from breaths and blasts of air.

Features:

• Matched within 1 dB for spectral accuracy and precise imaging in stereo configurations
• Factory-calibrated bias voltage
• 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency range
• Balanced 3-pin XLR output
• Debuts Austrian Audio's Open Acoustics Technology
• Made in Vienna

Engineered and manufactured in Austria, its high sensitivity and low self-noise means it can handle everything from a whisper, to extreme SPLs without distortion, making it the perfect choice for studio, live and broadcast applications. The unique ceramic capsule design is so consistent, the OC18 can be match-paired with any other OC18 or paired with any OC818 set in cardioid mode.

The heart of the OC18 is the CKR6 Ceramic Capsule.  Every CKR6 ceramic capsule is handmade in-house at Austrian Audio’s facility in Vienna.

Specifications:

• Sound Field: Mono
• Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Element Type: Condenser
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Pad: -10 dB, -20 dB
• High-Pass Filter:
  • 40 Hz, 12 dB/Octave, 80 Hz
  • 12 dB/Octave, 160 Hz, 6 dB/Octave
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 13 mV/Pa
• Operating Current Consumption: 2.2 mA
• Operating Temperature: 32 to 87°F / 0 to 55°C
• Storage Temperature: -13 to 92°F / -25 to 60°C

Conclude your search for the perfect recording duo with the Austrian Audio OC18 Live Set, where every detail is captured with absolute precision.