Description

The new
viennese original

Engineered and manufactured in Austria, The OC818 is Austrian Audios premier, professional, large diaphragm microphone. Its high sensitivity, low self-noise and ability to handle everything from a whisper to extreme SPLs make it the most advanced microphone for studio, broadcast and live applications. As the unique ceramic capsule design is so consistent, any OC818 is match-paired with any other OC818, and when in cardioid mode, it can also be match-paired with any OC18, its affordable, smaller sibling.

Features:

• Multi-pattern dual-output large-diaphragm condenser microphone with optional wireless control
• Handmade, dual-diaphragm CKR12 ceramic capsule
• Selectable polar patterns: figure-8, supercardioid, cardioid, omni, custom
• Microprocessor control of polarization voltages
• Choice of 3 analog highpass filters: 40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz
• 10dB and 20dB analog pads
• Dual outputs for recording each diaphragm separately
• Wireless control via optional OCR8 Bluetooth module (available separately)
• Incorporates Austrian Audio’s Open Acoustics Technology
• Frequency response: 20Hz20kHz
• Sensitivity (all directions): 13mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level: 9dB SPL (A)
• Maximum SPL: 148dB (158dB SPL with pad)
• Impedance: 275; load impedance: >1k
• Supply voltage: 48-volt phantom (<4mA, typical 2.1mA)
• Handcrafted in Vienna
• Includes protective carry case, OCS8 spider mount suspension, OCW8 foam windshield, OCH8 mic clip, OCC8 mini XLR cable, and cable clip

Specs:

• Microphone Type:Condenser
• Mono/Stereo:Dual Out
• Polar Pattern:Cardioid, Supercardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8, Custom Programmable
• Diaphragm Size:Large
• Frequency Range:20Hz-20kHz
• Max SPL:148 dB SPL
• Output Impedance:275 ohms
• Sensitivity:13mV/Pa
• Self Noise:9dB A weighted
• Low Cut Filter:40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz
• Pads:-10dB, -20dB
• Wireless:Bluetooth control (OCR8 required)
• Connector:XLR (mic), Mini-XLR (dual out cable)
• Software:PolarPilot App (iOS, Bluetooth)
• Color:Black
• Power Source:48V phantom power
• Dimensions:6.18″ x 2.48″
• Weight:0.79 lbs.
• Included Accessories:Spider Mount, Foam Windshield, Mic Clip, XLR Cable, Cable Clip, Carry Case

Description

The new
viennese original

Engineered and manufactured in Austria, The OC818 is Austrian Audios premier, professional, large diaphragm microphone. Its high sensitivity, low self-noise and ability to handle everything from a whisper to extreme SPLs make it the most advanced microphone for studio, broadcast and live applications. As the unique ceramic capsule design is so consistent, any OC818 is match-paired with any other OC818, and when in cardioid mode, it can also be match-paired with any OC18, its affordable, smaller sibling.

Features

Handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule
Made to the same critical dimensions as the classic CK12 capsules

Multiple polar patterns
Cardioid, omnidirectional & custom programmable

Microprocessor control of polarisation voltages
Allows remote controlled polar pattern settings

Two different analogue high-pass filters with three settings
40 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz

Two different types of analogue pads
-10 dB, -20 dB

Dual outputs
for recording each diaphragm separately

Technical Specifications

Directional characteristics:MultiImpedance:275 (symmetrical)Polar pattern:cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8, hypercardioid & custom programmableLoad impedance:> 1 kFrequency range:20 Hz – 20 kHzSupply voltage:48 V (< 4mA, typical 2.1mA)Sensitivity (all directions):13mV/PaMain Connector:XLR 3 pinEquivalent noise level:9 dB SPL (A)or remote:Mini XLR 5 pin Connector for back membraneMax SPL:148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL)Dimensions:157 x 63 x 35 mmSwitchable pad:-10 dB, -20 dBWeight:360gAnalog Low Cut filter:40 Hz (2nd order), 80 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (1st order down to 80Hz, 2nd order below)