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.

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)

Specifications

• Directional characteristics: Single
• Impedance: 275 ?
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Load impedance: > 1 k?
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Analog Low Cut filter: 40 Hz, 160 Hz
• 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