Austrian Audio OC818 Live Set

Dual Output Condenser Microphone

Austrian Audio's OC818 is the result of decades of experience and unique innovation, and is the world's first "dual output" microphone with switchable polar patterns. 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 around the world and meticulously testing, measuring and evaluating them for their best characteristics in order to develop much more than just a "copy" from the data and experience gained.

As a special feature, this lovingly hand-crafted 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 recording both capsules 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 polar pattern between 1 and 5 bands with selectable transition points.

For flexible real-time configuration of the OC818 in complex live situations or during sound check, the optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle can be attached to the back of the cabinet. The PolarPilot app for Android and iOS can then be used to access the behavior of both capsules, as well as the high-pass filter and pad switch. This unique tool allows for an unprecedented 255 discrete polar patterns between figure-eight, all cardioid versions to omnidirectional.

Features:

• Stereo set for live applications
• Dual output large diaphragm microphone
• Switchable polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, figure-of-eight, 255 intermediate levels via app
• Freely configurable polar pattern via PolarDesigner plug-in for Win & Mac
• Real-time polar pattern control via optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle and PolarPilot app for Android & iOS
• Handmade 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 Ω (balanced)
• Load resistance: >1 kΩ
• SPL (max): 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
• Included in delivery: 2x OC818 microphone, 2x OCH8 microphone clamp, 2x OCC8 mini-XLR adapter and 2x OCW8 windscreen
• Dimensions (OC818 microphone): 157 x 63 x 35 mm
• Weight (OC818 Microphone): 360 g

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