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Austrian Audio OC18 Cardioid Precision Microphone - Used From Austrian Audio
Popular Cardioid Pattern Precision Microphone. In Used, Mint condition
$575.00
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What We Think
When Austrian Audio emerged from the legacy of AKG's former Vienna team, they set out to modernize one of the most legendary sound signatures in recording history. The Austrian Audio OC18 is the purest realization of that vision. It takes the hand-built, edge-terminated capsule architecture of the iconic C12/C414 family and reimagines it with cutting-edge materials and a single-diaphragm, fixed-cardioid design.
At the heart of the OC18 is the handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule. By replacing traditional brass capsule housings with precision-molded ceramic, Austrian Audio achieved unmatched physical consistency. The result? Any single OC18 off the production line is factory-matched to within 1dB of any other OC18 or OC818. Sonically, it delivers that coveted Viennese character: open, detailed top-end air and articulate midrange without the harsh, hypes-up sibilance that plagues many modern condensers.
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.
Specifications
Directional characteristics: Single
Impedance: 275 Ω (symmetrical)
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Load impedance: > 1 kΩ
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Supply voltage: 48 V (< 2.2mA)
Sensitivity (all directions): 13mV/Pa
Main Connector: XLR 3 pin
Equivalent noise level: 9 dB SPL (A)
Max SPL: 148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL)
Dimensions: 157 x 63 x 35 mm
Switchable pad: -10 dB, -20 dB
Weight: 335 g
Analog Low Cut filter: 40 Hz (2nd order), 80 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (1st order down to 80Hz, 2nd order below)
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