Austrian Audio OC18 Condenser Microphone

Austrian Audio OC18 – Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Handmade precision and versatile performance for studio professionals.

✅ Handcrafted CKR6 ceramic capsule – made in Vienna
✅ Open Acoustic design – reduced resonance for crystal-clear sound
✅ Matched pairing possible with any OC18 or OC818 in cardioid mode
✅ Switchable high-pass filter: 40 Hz / 80 Hz / 160 Hz
✅ Two-stage pad: -10 dB / -20 dB for high SPL sources
✅ Ultra-low noise: only 9 dB (A)
✅ Built for studio recording, voice-over, instruments and broadcasting

Technical Specs:
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 13 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level: 9 dB (A)
• Max SPL: 148 dB / 158 dB (with pad)
• Low Cut: 40 Hz (2nd), 80 Hz (2nd), 160 Hz (1st → 80 Hz, then 2nd)
• Pad: -10 dB / -20 dB
• Impedance: 275 Ω (symmetrical)
• Load Impedance: > 1 kΩ
• Supply Voltage: 48 V (< 2.2 mA)
• Connector: XLR 3-pin
• Dimensions: 157 × 63 × 35 mm
• Weight: 335 g