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OC18 Studio Set

Austrian Audio OC18 Studio Set - Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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    Overview

    The OC18 – the OC818’s little sibling with the same renowned cardioid sound. Handcrafted in Vienna with a CKR6 capsule and open acoustic design for pristine clarity. Featuring pad and high-pass filter, it’s ready for any session and perfectly matched with any OC18 or OC818 (cardioid mode) – same punch, full clarity.

    The Austrian Audio OC18 cardioid condenser microphone combines the latest innovation with a proven design to create a reliable, versatile mic that’s guaranteed to be a mainstay of your mic locker.

    It all starts with our patented CKR6 ceramic capsule—a single diaphragm version of the capsule found in our flagship OC818. Add in our proprietary Open Acoustic technology, and what you get is vivid clarity and detail for every recording. Each OC18 is meticulously crafted and measured at our Vienna headquarters to guarantee peak performance for years to come— the OC18 is matched paired out of the box with and other OC18 microphone or even an OC818 in cardioid mode. No matter what your next project is, the OC18 is ready to be your next favorite microphone.

    Technical Specifications

    • Directional characteristic: Cardioid
    • Frequency range: 20Hz – 20kHz
    • Sensitivity: 13 mV/Pa
    • Equivalent noise level: 9 dB (A)
    • Max. SPL: 148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL)
    • Analog low cut filter: 40Hz (2nd Order), 80Hz (2nd Order), 160Hz (1st Order down to 80Hz, 2nd Order below)
    • Switchable pad: -10 dB, -20 dB
    • Impedance: 275Ω (symmetrical)
    • Load impedance: > 1kΩ
    • Supply voltage: 48V (<2.2mA)
    • Main connector: XLR 3 pin
    • Dimensions: 157 x 63 x 35 mm
    • Weight: 335g

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