Austrian Audio OC16 Studio Set
Specifics of model Austrian Audio OC16 Studio Set
- CKR ceramic capsule
- Polar pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency response: 20 – 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa
- Equivalent noise level: 14 dB SPL (A)
- Max sound pressure level: 148 dB SPL
- Analogue high pass filter: 40 Hz, 160 Hz
- Impedance: 275 Ohm (balanced)
- Requires 48 V phantom power
- Dimensions: 157 x 66 x 34 mm
- Weight: 335 g
- Includes OCS6 microphone spider, 1x OCH8 microphone clip and 1x MSC6 transport case
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Customer Review Summary
The Austrian Audio OC16 Studio Set is an exceptional professional-grade large diaphragm microphone that offers remarkable performance at an affordable price. Its sound quality is impressive, easily competing with more expensive models. The OC16 captures drums with fullness and substance, providing a rich and voluminous sound, while also delivering crisp and brilliant highs for cymbals.
Vocals are rendered with clarity and openness, showcasing incredible detail in the higher frequencies. While it might lack some warmth found in other large diaphragm microphones, the OC16 excels in delivering a true and clear sound that is suitable for a variety of sources, including acoustic guitars.
The microphone features a fixed cardioid polar pattern that effectively rejects sound from the sides, ensuring minimal coloration even from off-axis sources. This makes it particularly impressive for overhead recordings. Although it is not sold as a matched pair, users have found it works excellently in stereo configurations.
Construction quality is solid, although there may be minor differences compared to more expensive models. The included accessories, such as the shock mount and clip, are adequate but could be perceived as slightly less premium. Nonetheless, the OC16 itself boasts a robust design and a 1-inch gold diaphragm that provides exceptional clarity across a broad frequency range from 20 Hz to 20 kHz.
With its high sensitivity and low self-noise, it ensures excellent signal quality, making it a reliable choice for studio recordings. The integrated high-pass filter is effective, although some users wish the second cutoff frequency were lower.
In summary, the Austrian Audio OC16 is highly recommended for anyone seeking a quality large diaphragm microphone that performs exceptionally well across various applications, from vocals to acoustic instruments and drums. It stands out as a versatile and dependable choice for both amateur and professional recording environments, offering a performance that feels much more expensive than it is.
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