Handcrafted in Vienna, the City of Music, the Austrian Audio OC818 is a revolutionary multi-pattern, dual-output large-diaphragm condenser microphone with optional wireless control. Onboard, the OC818 offers a choice of four selectable polar patterns, 10dB and 20dB pads, and three switchable highpass filters. But with Austrian Audio’s open-source PolarDesigner plug-in (Mac and Windows), you can craft custom polar patterns for up to five different frequency bands. Plus, the PolarPilot mobile app (iOS, Android) gives you real-time wireless remote control over the polar patterns, the highpass filter, and the pad settings via the optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle. Note that the OC818 is always operating and mode switching purely in the analog domain; it’s only the analog bias voltages that are being governed remotely. There is no digital signal in either the audio or bias paths. Giving you the best of both worlds, the Austrian Audio OC818 is a sophisticated tool that will surely help you make better-sounding recordings.
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: 20Hz–20kHz
- Sensitivity (all directions): 13mV/Pa
- Equivalent noise level: 9dB SPL (A)
- Maximum SPL: 148dB (158dB SPL with pad)
- Impedance: 275Ω; load impedance: >1kΩ
- Supply voltage: 48-volt phantom (<4mA, typical 2.1mA)
- Handcrafted in Vienna
- Includes 2 OCW8 foam windshields, 2 OCH8 mic clips, 2 OCC8 mini XLR cables, 2 cable clips, 2 OCS8 Spider Mounts, and 1 dual-mic OC Dual Case
Specifications
- Microphone Type: Condenser
- Mono/Stereo: Dual Out
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid, Figure-8, Supercardioid, Omnidirectional
- Diaphragm Size: Large
- Frequency Range:20Hz-20kHz
- Max SPL:148dB SPL
- Output Impedance:275 ohms
- Sensitivity: 13mV/Pa
- Self Noise: 9dB SPL (A weighted)
- Low Cut Filter:40Hz, 80Hz, 160Hz
- Pads:-10dB, -20dB
- Connector: XLR (mic), Mini-XLR (dual out cable)
- Color: Silver
- Power Source:48V phantom power
- Dimensions:6.18" x 2.48"
- Weight:0.79 lbs.
- Included Accessories: Carrying Case, Spider Mount, Foam Windshield, Mic Clip, Mini-XLR Cable
- Manufacturer Part Number:17002F11000
