Skip to main content Skip to search Skip to main navigation
Go to homepage
Austrian Audio OC818 Dual Set Plus

Dual set with extensive accessory set for studio and live applications

Dual output large diaphragm microphone

Switchable polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, figure of eight, 255 intermediate stages via app

Freely configurable polar pattern via PolarDesigner plug-in for Win & Mac

Real-time access to polar pattern via optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle and PolarPilot app for Android & iOS

Handcrafted CKR12 ceramic capsule based on the legendary CK12 capsule

Fully developed and handmade in Vienna

Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Sensitivity: 13 mV/Pa

Output impedance: 2 x 275 (balanced)

Load resistance: >1 k

max. SPL: 148 dB / 158 dB (with pad)

Inherent noise: 9dB SPL(A)

Signal-to-noise ratio: >84 dB

Power supply: 48 V (<4mA)

Low cut filter: 40 Hz, 80 Hz & 160 Hz

Pad: -10 dB & -20 dB

Dimensions (OC818 microphone): 157 x 63 x 35 mm

Weight (OC818 microphone): 360 g

Austrian Audio's OC818 is the result of decades of experience and unique innovation and the world's first dual output microphone with switchable polar pattern.


Based on the legendary CK12 microphone capsule, the Viennese audio engineers designed their own, further developed CKR12 capsule by tracking down various originals of the famous vintage capsule worldwide and meticulously testing, measuring and evaluating them according to their best characteristics in order to develop much more than just a copy from the data and experience gained.


As a special feature, the lovingly handcrafted microphone has a second output that allows the producer, engineer, musician and forward-thinking artist to record the rear-facing capsule independently of the front-facing capsule. When both capsules are recorded on a stereo or dual mono track in the DAW, the free and open source PolarDesigner plugin (MAC/PC: VST, AU & AAX) allows unprecedented control and adjustment of the polar pattern between 1 and 5 bands with selectable crossover points.


To configure the OC818 flexibly in real time in complex live situations or during sound checks, the optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle can be attached to the rear of the housing. The PolarPilot app for Android and iOS can then be used to access the behaviour of both capsules, as well as the high-pass filter and pad switch. This unique tool enables an unprecedented 255 discrete polar patterns between figure of eight, all cardioid versions and omnidirectional.


The OC 818 Dual Set Plus includes:

2x OC818 microphones, 2x OCS8 elastic mounts, 2x OCC8 mini XLR adapters, 2x OCH8 microphone clamps, 2x OCW8 windscreens, OCDC1 case and the new SB1 adjustable stereo bar.

Properties

Characteristic: Cardioid
Incl. Shockmount: Yes
Low cut: Yes
Pad: Yes
Switchable characteristic: Yes
Tube: No
Type of construction: Capacitor
USB connection: No
Austrian Audio

Ansprechpartner:

Austrian Audio GmbH
Eitnergasse 15
AT - 1230 Wien

E-Mail: office@austrianaudio.com
Web: https://austrian.audio/

0 of 0 reviews

Average rating of 0 out of 5 stars

Leave a review!

Share your experiences with other customers.