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Austrian Audio CC8 Stereo Set SDC Microphones  From Austrian Audio

An austrian made cardioid true condenser microphone.

Austrian Audio

$949.00

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Austrian Audio CC8

The CC8 is excellent for recordings in which fast transients and spatial information needs to be captured as accurately as possible, for example for the detailed recording of acoustic instruments like in jazz ensembles, orchestras, acoustic guitars, pianos, and more. 

Manufacturer's Description from Austrian Audio

Pristine Sound

Austrian Audio have created a state-of-the-art microphone ready for modern recording applications yet with the timeless sonic character appreciated by all. The CC8 cardioid small-diaphragm true condenser microphone is hand-built in Vienna and created with professionals in mind.

At the heart of the Austrian Audio CC8 microphone beats the newly-developed OCC7 small-diaphragm condenser capsule. Inspired by the legendary CK1, the OCC7 delivers all the benefits of that classic design updated to meet the demands of today. Shaped by the past; built for the future.

The OCC7 capsule and transformerless output gives the CC8 a remarkably linear frequency response, handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL) of up to 156 dB, without distorting.

The CC8 sounds natural and open without becoming harsh or spiky, even at extreme volumes. The mids and highs are silky smooth, never exaggerated. This makes the CC8 the ideal microphone for the detailed recording of various acoustic instruments, such as stringed instruments, woodwinds and brass, and orchestral percussion, in addition, instruments like acoustic guitar, piano, snares, hi-hat, and entire drum sets.

Before leaving the factory, each microphone is measured to a tolerance of max. +/- 0.5 dB sensitivity at 1 kHz. This means that any CC8 can be match-paired with any other, regardless of production dates.

Made in Austria

 

Key Features
  • Handmade OCC7 condenser capsule
    • Inspired by a legend, this newly developed capsule takes on the heritage with the benefits of the classic and the demands of today.
  • High precision cardioid pattern
    • directional characteristic
  • Rugged Design
    • Metal housing, cap, and grille
  • Switchable high pass filter
    • 60 Hz (2nd order), 120 Hz (2nd order)
  • Two different types of analogue pads
    • Pads (0, -10 dB, -20 dB) to enable to pick up sound up to 156dB
  • Match-paired out of the box
    • Each microphone is measured and tuned to a tolerance of max. +/-0.5 dB sensitivity at 1 kHz.

 

The heart of the CC8 - OCC7 condenser capsule

Making Passion Heard

The OCC7 condenser capsule was developed in Vienna and is the heart of Austrian Audio’s small diaphragm microphone series. Inspired by the legendary CK1, the newly developed capsule takes on the heritage with the benefits of the classic and the demands of today. Shaped by the past, built for the future.

The OCC7 small-diaphragm capsule with true condenser technology, developed and built in Vienna, is the heart of the microphone. The capsule’s three micron thick gold-coated polyethylene naphthalate (pen) diaphragm is much more robust than conventional Mylar alternatives.

The OCC7 has an impressive linear frequency response. The capsule can withstand extremely high sound pressure levels. Combined with very low self-noise, this results in an impressive dynamic range. It always sounds natural and open, and even at extreme volumes it is neither harsh nor sharp. The mids and highs are always silky smooth and are not overemphasised.

Each capsule is hand-built in Vienna and measured and tuned in the in-house anechoic chamber.

Austrian Audio

About Manufacturer

Following the closure of the AKG offices in Vienna, we set out to create something new, challenging, and respectful to our heritage. Opening our doors in July 2017, Austrian Audio was born.

Armed with a wealth of experience and a mission to make passion heard, our team of experts were ready to take on the industry giants by striving to produce products that embody the sound and engineering excellence one would expect from a company with our history.

We started with a core team of 22 former AKG personnel from management, acoustics, electronics, test and measurement, mechanical design, RF/wireless, and software and firmware – and are continuing to grow.

We may be relatively new, but the skill, knowledge, and tradition lives on at Austrian Audio, backed by over 350 years of cumulative engineering experience. And we’re not only focused on heritage: keep an eye on where our journey is taking technology, audio, and us.

Specifications

Directional characteristic:

Cardioid

 

Frequency range:

20Hz - 20kHz

 

Sensitivity:

15 mV/Pa

 

Equivalent noise level:

16 dB SPL (A)

 

Max. SPL:

156 dB SPL

 

HP filter:

60 Hz (2nd order), 120 Hz (2nd order)

 

Switchable pad:

-10 dB, -20 dB

 

Impedance:

275 Ω (symmetrical)

 

Load impedance:

> 1 kΩ

 

Supply voltage:

48 V (< 3 mA)

 

Main Connector:

XLR 3 pin

 

Dimensions:

140 x 23 x 23 mm