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Austrian Audio OC818 Studio Set

Dual output large diaphragm microphone

Switchable polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-of-eight

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 Ohm (balanced)

Input impedance: 1 kOhm

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

Inherent noise: <10 dB SPL

Signal-to-noise ratio: >84 dB

requires 48 V phantom power

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): 361 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 OC818 Studio Set includes the OC818, the OCS8 microphone spider, an OCH8 microphone clamp, an OCC8 mini XLR adapter, an OCW8 windscreen and a case for the microphone and accessories.

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/

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Zubehör

Austrian Audio OCR8 Bluetooth dongle
Manufacturer:
The OCR8 Bluetooth dongle controls the polar pattern, high-pass filter and pad switches of an OC818 microphone wirelessly via Bluetooth using an iOS or Android device in real time. Once the Bluetooth receiver has been attached to the back of the microphone, it enables the selection and storage (no battery required - phantom power via the OC818) of customised settings on the microphone. The free PolarPilot app from Austrian Audio is available from the Apple App Store ™ and Google Play ™. With an unrivalled number of 255 discrete polar patterns ranging from figure of eight, all cardioid variants to omnidirectional, complex microphone setups for various instruments can be conveniently and wirelessly controlled and stored remotely.
€144.53*