With the OC16, Austrian Audio introduces a brand-new microphone in the “Open Condenser” large-diaphragm series equipped with Open Acoustics technology.

The transparent and natural sound of OC microphones, which has been highly praised by the press and users, is the result of the combination of the patented CKR capsule and the “Open Acoustics” design approach developed by Austrian Audio.

Equipped with the handmade in Vienna CKR6 capsule, the OC16 is an extremely flexible all-rounder and can be used on a wide variety of instruments: From drums to electric and acoustic guitars, pianos, wind and string instruments to vocals.

Features

• Handcrafted CKR6 ceramic capsule
• Rugged Design
• Metal housing, cap, and grille
• High precision cardioid pattern: directional characteristic
• Switchable high pass filter: 40 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (2nd order)
• Handmade in Vienna
• Directional characteristics: Single
• Polar pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa
• Equivalent noise level: 14 dB SPL (A)
• Dimensions: 157 x 66 x 34 mm
• Analog Low Cut filter: 40 Hz, 160 Hz
• Impedance: 275 Ω
• Load impedance: > 1 kΩ
• Supply voltage: 48 V (< 2.2mA)
• Main Connector: XLR 3 pin
• Max SPL: 148 dB SPL
• Weight: 335 g

For more information, please visit the manufacturer's website.