OC18
$ 799.00 £ 649.00 € 699,00

Pure Passion In Cardioid

Large-Diaphragm Single-Pattern Cardioid Condenser Microphone

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OC18
$ 799.00 £ 649.00 € 699,00

Reviews

MusicTech OC818/18
These microphones perform superbly on almost all instruments and voices. Their even-handed nature and freedom from unwanted resonance makes them brilliant all-rounders in most situations
www.amazona.de
A true Viennese does not sink - on the contrary. Like a phoenix from the ashes, Austrian Audio climbs out of the rubble of AKG and delivers a very successful entry with the OC18.
SoundOnSound Magazine 07/2019
The OC18 and OC818 aren’t just great microphones for the price: they’re great microphones, full stop.
nethervoice.com / 09/2019
The OC18 is more than a microphone. It is a statement. A statement that puts Austrian Audio on the map

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.

What Friends Are Saying

OC18: great microphone for overheads and various purposes.

Billy Joel was right, Vienna was indeed waiting for me!.

kasey karlsen

"I love Austrian Audio.

Damian Low

I love working with Austrian Audio microphones.

Dave Natale put the Austrian Audio Mics on my amps when he started with us.

Nita Strauss

Austrian Audio checks all the boxes for a working musician - pristine, clear sound in a stylish package.

Dave natale

I love the OC18's.

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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

Charts

Frequency Chart

Cardioid - Frequency Chart

Polar Plot

Cardioid - Polar Plot