Austrian Audio OC818 black Condenser Microphone

Austrian Audio OC818 – Large-Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The most advanced large-diaphragm condenser mic ever made – handcrafted in Vienna.

✅ Handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule – modern take on the legendary CK12
✅ Multi-pattern recording: cardioid, omni, figure-8, hypercardioid & custom presets
✅ Dual output design – separate access to front and back diaphragms
✅ Wireless control (via optional OCR8) – adjust patterns, pads, and filters in real time
✅ Low noise floor (9 dB SPL) and SPL handling up to 158 dB
✅ Switchable low-cut filter: 40 Hz / 80 Hz / 160 Hz
✅ Two-stage pad: -10 dB / -20 dB
✅ Premium build quality – made and tested in Vienna

Technical Specs:
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8, Hypercardioid, Custom
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 13 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level: 9 dB SPL (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
• Power Supply: 48 V (< 4 mA, typical 2.1 mA)
• Main Connector: XLR 3-pin
• Second Connector: Mini XLR 5-pin (for back membrane)
• Dimensions: 157 × 63 × 36 mm
• Weight: 360 g