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Austrian Audio OC16 Cardioid Precision Microphone  From Austrian Audio

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Austrian Audio OC16 Large Condenser Microphone

With the OC16, Austrian Audio introduces a brand-new microphone in the "Open Condenser" large-diaphragm series equipped with Open Acoustics technology. The transparent and natural sound of OC microphones, which has been highly praised by the press and users, is the result of the combination of the patented CKR capsule and the "Open Acoustics" design approach developed by Austrian Audio. Equipped with the handmade in Vienna CKR6 capsule, the OC16 is an extremely flexible all-rounder and can be used on a wide variety of instruments: From drums to electric and acoustic guitars, pianos, wind and string instruments to vocals.

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Manufacturer's Description from Austrian Audio

With the OC16, Austrian Audio introduces a brand-new microphone in the “Open Condenser” large-diaphragm series equipped with Open Acoustics technology.

The transparent and natural sound of OC microphones, which has been highly praised by the press and users, is the result of the combination of the patented CKR capsule and the “Open Acoustics” design approach developed by Austrian Audio.

Equipped with the handmade in Vienna CKR6 capsule, the OC16 is an extremely flexible all-rounder and can be used on a wide variety of instruments: From drums to electric and acoustic guitars, pianos, wind and string instruments to vocals.

 

 

Key Features

Handcrafted CKR6 ceramic capsule

handmade in Vienna, like the CKR12 capsule, but with single diaphragm

 

Rugged Design

Metal housing, cap, and grille

 

High precision cardioid pattern

directional characteristic

 

Switchable high pass filter

40 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (2nd order)

 

 

CKR6 Ceramic Capsule

Making Passion Heard

We bring passion to everything we do, and nobody brings more than our engineering team. Every CKR6 ceramic capsule is handmade in-house at our facility in Vienna and now we are developing the next generation of transducer and microphone builders to serve our expanding customer-base.

 

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 characteristics:
Single
Impedance:
275 Ω
Polar pattern:
Cardioid
Load impedance:
> 1 kΩ
Frequency range:
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Supply voltage:
48 V (< 2.2mA)
Sensitivity:
11 mV/Pa
Main Connector:
XLR 3 pin
Equivalent noise level:
14 dB SPL (A)
Max SPL:
148 dB SPL
Dimensions:
157 x 66 x 34 mm
Weight:
335 g
Analog Low Cut filter:
40 Hz, 160 Hz