Austrian Audio OC18 Cardioid Precision Microphone - Used From Austrian Audio

Popular Cardioid Pattern Precision Microphone

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Manufacturer's Description from Austrian Audio

Consistent performance

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.

Key Features

♦ The same handcrafted design as the OC818

Classic cardioid

♦ Handcrafted CKR6 ceramic capsule

like the CKR12 capsule, but with single diaphragm

♦ Every Austrian Audio OC18 and OC818 is within 1dB of each other,

Making any two microphones a stereo pair

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.