Pure Passion In Cardioid
Large-Diaphragm Single-Pattern Cardioid Condenser Microphone
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The Ultimate Cardioid Mic
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.
Key Features:
- Handmade in CKR6 ceramic capsule
- Open Acoustic technology minimizes internal resonance for a pristine sound
- Matched paired out of the box with any other OC18 or OC818 in cardioid mode for seamless studio pairing
- On-board analog high pass filter (40 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz) and pad (-10 dB, -20 dB)
- Made in Vienna
The heart of the OC18
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.
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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