Austrian Audio OC18 Dual Set Plus Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair)

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Austrian Audio OC18 Dual Set Plus Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair)
Product no: 9000-0079-7714 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

As the name implies, the Austrian Audio OC18 Dual Set Plus includes two of the large-diaphragm condenser microphones equipped with a ceramic CKR6 capsule that's based on a classic and renowned Austrian design. In addition, the OC18 microphones feature a low-cut filter and a PAD switch to accommodate close-miking, while the included shock mounts keep the microphones suspended to avoid contact noise from getting picked up. Since making true-to-life stereo recordings in an X-Y or ORTF configuration using the included stereo bar couldn't be easier, the OC18 Dual Set Plus fully prepares you to take on any studio-based challenge.

Specifications

Product features

Tube microphone	no
Sustainable product	not specified
Microphone sensitivity (dBV/PA)	-38
Microphone impedance	250-299 ohms
Microphone sound	clean/neutral
Low-cut filter	yes
Maximum SPL	150 dB - 159 dB
Maximum frequency	20 - 20.9 kHz
Microphone accessories	shock mount, microphone clip, windshield, case, stereo bar
Minimum frequency	20 - 21 Hz
Multi-pattern	no
Pad switch	yes
Polar pattern	cardioid
Stereo	yes, matched pair
Vintage microphone family	414

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	5,0 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	57,5 x 42,5 x 17,5 cm

Product specifications

Austrian Audio OC18 Dual Set Plus
set of 2 large diaphragm condenser microphones
pickup pattern: cardioid
frequency range: 20Hz to 20kHz
impedance: 275 Ohms
sensitivity: -38 dBV / PA
connector: 3-pin XLR
low-cut filter: 40 Hz, 80 Hz & 160 Hz
pad switch: -10 -20 dB
dimensions: 157 x 63 x 35mm
weight: 333 gr

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Lyndon Jones March 24, 2022

Wrote the following about Austrian Audio OC18 Dual Set Plus Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair)

It's still early days, as the mics only arrived four days ago; but so far I've been delighted with the OC18s.
I've compared them with a pair of KM184s, and also with my Sennheiser 8050, and they're certainly in that league. Lots of detail and 'depth' to the sound, with a good tonal balance.
So far I've recorded an acoustic guitar with the OC18s in an XY setup, and recorded by own voice in a comparison recording with the mics mentioned above, just for a test.
In both cases the sound seems to have good texture, and I'm really excited to have these new mics in my kitbag. Now looking forward to using them for more music and voiceover recordings: so a strong recommendation from me. I'm now saving for a pair of 818s.......