Austrian Audio OC16 Studio Set

Austrian Audio OC16 Studio Set Product Details

Description

Excellent sound for any budget

With the OC16, Austrian Audio introduces a brand new microphone in the "Open Condenser" large diaphragm series, featuring Open Acoustics technology. The transparent and natural sound of the OC microphones, highly praised by press and users, is the result of the combination of the patented CKR capsule and the "Open Acoustics" design approach developed by Austrian Audio.

The OC16 is extremely robustly built and equipped with the CKR6 ceramic capsule - handmade in Vienna. Inspired by the sonic qualities of a popular microphone legend, our engineers focused on technological advancement and innovation in the development of the CKR capsule. Novel materials such as industrial ceramics are used: A highly insulating material that has the same mass and acoustic properties as the brass originally used, but at the same time is far less prone to defects in production, allowing for greater consistency in manufacturing and longevity and stability of the product. Each and every one of these handmade CKR capsules is tested and measured in-house before leaving the factory.

Austrian Audio's proprietary "Open Acoustics" technology eliminates acoustic interference, such as unwanted reflections and standing waves, within the microphone. The result is the well-known, open and natural Austrian Audio OC sound.

The flat design of the microphone in combination with its low weight allows miking and precise alignment even in hard-to-reach places.

The CKR capsule is suspended from three elastic points in the microphone. This reduces interference from structure-borne noise to a minimum, allowing the microphone to be used without a suspension stand. Ideal for hanging the OC16 on a cable in front of a guitar amp, for example. The OC16 can handle sound pressure levels of up to 148 dB SPL and can therefore be used in front of very loud sound sources without risk of distortion. Whether brass instruments, loud percussion instruments, or directly in front of a guitar amplifier, the OC16 will always capture the signal cleanly.

All these aspects make the OC16 an extremely flexible all-rounder and allow it to be used on a wide range of instruments: From drums to electric and acoustic guitars, pianos, wind and string instruments, and even vocals.

But the OC16 also cuts a fine figure at the desk: podcast recordings, live streaming, dubbing of video content or even online conferences - all this is now created with the best speech intelligibility and quality. The very precise cardioid characteristic helps to effectively suppress background noise, such as computer fan noise. The all-rounder microphone is supplied in a practical soft case including elastic spider suspension.

Features:

• Austrian Audio - OC16 Studio Set
• Large diaphragm condenser microphone
• Handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule based on the legendary CK12 capsule
• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Frequency response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level: 14 dB SPL (A)
• Max. Sound pressure: 148 dB SPL
• Analog high-pass filter: 40 Hz, 160 Hz
• Impedance: 275 Ω (balanced)
• Load resistance: > 1 kΩ
• Power supply: 48 V (< 2.2 mA)
• Connector: XLR 3 pin
• Dimensions: 157 x 66 x 34 mm
• Weight: 335 g
• Scope of delivery: OC16 microphone, OCS6 microphone spider, OCH8 microphone clip, MSC6 transport case