Austrian Audio OC18 Studio Set – Large-Diaphragm Cardioïde Condensatormicrofoon

The Austrian Audio OC18 Studio Set brings premium studio performance to vocals, instruments, and ensembles. Featuring a handmade CKR6 ceramic capsule based on the legendary CK12, precision cardioïde polair patroon, and transparent analog circuitry, it delivers smooth, natural sound with excellent off-axis rejection. With included accessories, it’s ready for professional studio and stage use—available now at Soundium.

Belangrijkste kenmerken

• CKR6 ceramic capsule: Handmade in Vienna, inspired by the iconic CK12, delivering consistent, high-resolution sound
• Cardioïde polair patroon: Focuses on the source while minimizing room reflections and bleed
• Switchable pads: -10 dB and -20 dB settings allow clean capture of loud sources
• High-pass filter: Selectable 40 Hz and 80 Hz roll-off for rumble and proximity control
• Transformerless design: Ensures clean signal, low distortion, and wide dynamic range
• Robust build: Durable metal housing gebouwd voor studio reliability and stage resilience

Customer Benefits

Whether recording vocals, acoustic instruments, or drums, the OC18 offers crystal-clear, balanced sound and a workflow-friendly cardioïde design. Its capsule consistency and filter options provide versatility for een breed assortiment applications with minimal post-processing.

Specificaties

• Type: Groot-diafragma cardioïde condenser
• Polair patroon: Cardioïde
• Frequentiebereik: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Max SPL: 148 dB (with pad)
• Gevoeligheid: 13 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise: 9 dB SPL (A-weighted)
• Pads: -10 dB, -20 dB
• High-Pass Filters: 40 Hz, 80 Hz
• Impedantie: 275 Ω balanced
• Power: 48 V phantom
• Dimensions: 138 × 63 × 35 mm
• Weight: 305 g

In de doos

• Austrian Audio OC18 microphone
• OCH8 elastic shockmount
• OCW8 windscreen
• Protective carry case
• User manual & warranty documents

Use Cases / Ideal For

Perfect for vocal recording, acoustic guitar, piano, drum overheads, and studio applications where a natural cardioïde response is essential. Equally suited for live reinforcement in professional environments.

Compatibility

Werkt met any mixer, preamp, or interface offering 48 V fantoomvoeding. Standard XLR connection ensures easy integration into studio and live setups.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Legendary CK12-inspired capsule levert rijk, consistent tone
• High SPL-capaciteit with multiple pads for versatility
• Low eigenruis makes it suitable for critical studio work

⚠️ Cons:

• Cardioïde-only pattern limits flexibility compared to multi-pattern models
• Requires fantoomvoeding

The Austrian Audio OC18 Studio Set provides professionele cardioïde recording with capsule heritage, transparent circuitry, and essential accessories. A studio workhorse gebouwd voor demanding creators—find it now at Soundium.