Austrian Audio OC16 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The Austrian Audio OC16 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone promises to deliver clear, transparent, and natural recordings for a diverse range of applications, rivaling high-end models costing far more. Hailing from the Austrian Audio Open Condenser series, engineered with transformerless Open Acoustics technology that decouples the capsule from vibration and adds a built-in diffuser to the front of the element, the mic provides multi-purpose audio capture, suited for recording drums, electric and acoustic guitars, pianos, wind, and string instruments or vocals with the Austrian Audio OC16 Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone.

The focused cardioid pickup pattern helps to reduce unwanted background sounds, and the included elastic spider shockmount offers additional protection from handling and vibration noises, making the mic well suited to podcasting, streaming, and voice-over applications. A three-position low-cut switch lets you precisely filter out unwanted bottom frequencies for cleaner, clearer audio. The condenser mic capsule requires 48V phantom power through the XLR connector.

Key Features

• Equipped with the CKR6 capsule: a large-diaphragm condenser inspired by the legendary CK12 and handmade in Vienna
• Low-cut / high-pass filter with two frequency options: 40 Hz to eliminate lowest interference frequencies or 160 Hz to counteract proximity effect
• Flat design and low weight: Allows for miking and precise alignment, even in hard-to-reach-places.
• Open acoustic design: With the CKR capsule suspended in the microphone at three elastic points, interference from structure-borne noise is kept to a minimum.
• High sound pressure compatibility: The OC16 can tolerate sound pressure of up to 148 dB SPL and can be used without risk of distortion even in front of very loud sound sources.

Unique Capsule Technology

• CKR ceramic large condenser capsule
• Upgraded capsule design with innovative high-density materials
• Improved mechanical isolation
• Consistent and reliable
• Narrow tolerances due to mechanical design

Open Acoustic Technology

• Designed to naturally convey the captured signal without further coloration
• Transformerless design with best-in-class low self noise
• Provides a balanced and accurate frequency response
• Smooth off-axis pickup
• Robust mic housing with built-in diffuser/absorber to eliminate reflections inside chassis
• Integrated rubber shockmounts above diffuser isolate the mic capsule from vibration noise