Austrian Audio OC818 black Studio Set

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 pattern.

As a special feature, the 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 both capsules are recorded 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 the polar pattern between 1 and 5 bands with selectable crossover points.

To configure the OC818 flexibly in real time in complex live situations or during sound checks, the optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle can be attached to the back of the housing. 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 enables an unprecedented 255 discrete polar patterns between figure of eight, all cardioid versions and omnidirectional.

The OC818 Studio Set includes the OC818, the OCS8 microphone spider, an OCH8 microphone clamp, an OCC8 mini XLR adapter, an OCW8 windscreen and a case for the microphone and accessories.

Features:

• Dual output large diaphragm microphone
• Switchable polar pattern: omnidirectional, cardioid, supercardioid, figure of eight, 255 intermediate stages via app
• Freely configurable polar pattern via PolarDesigner plug-in for Win & Mac
• Real-time access to polar pattern via optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle and PolarPilot app for Android & iOS
• Handcrafted 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
• Max. SPL: 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
• Dimensions (OC818 microphone): 157 x 63 x 35 mm
• Weight (OC818 microphone): 360 g

Specs:

• Converter: Condenser
• Polar pattern: cardioid; omnidirectional, bidirectional
• Color: Black
• Set Offer: no
• USB Port: no
• Type: Microphone
• Theme: Microphones

Instruction manual / Safety instructions:

• Manual (3.78 MB)

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