The Austrian Audio OC18 is a cardioid large diaphragm condenser microphone with handmade CKR-12 capsule
The Austrian Audio OC18 is a stripped down version of the OC818 and uses the same custom CKR-12 edge-terminated capsule. This capsules, inspired by the legendary CK12 is handbuilt in Vienna and designed to provide superior sonic clarity and extended frequency response.
Additional controls include two types of analogue pads and high-pass filter easily accessible at the front of the microphone. It ships with a spider shock mount, windshield and clip, all housed in a robust carry case.
Austrian Audio OC18 Main Features:
Cardioid polar pattern for accurate directivity
Same handmade CKR-12 ceramic capsule but single diaphragm
No microprocessor (factory calibrated bias voltage)
no microprocessor means no wireless control and no Preset Mode
It’s a classic “Made in Vienna” mic, of course, but stripped down to the essentials
Every Austrian Audio OC18 and OC818 is within 1dB of each other so any two microphones is a stereo pair
Add an OC18 to an OC818 for a spaced pair at any time