description Austrian Audio OC818 Overview
The Austrian Audio OC818 is a studio condenser microphone featuring a large-diaphragm design and a gold-sputter backplate, primarily intended for recording vocals and acoustic instruments in smaller spaces due to its focused polar pattern.
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Can the Austrian Audio OC818 record different polar patterns?
Yes. Its selectable patterns include cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and hypercardioid, with additional custom patterns available through Austrian Audio's software workflow.
What is the second output on the OC818 used for?
The mini-XLR output carries the rear diaphragm separately from the main XLR signal. Recording both outputs allows the polar pattern to be reshaped later with the PolarDesigner plug-in or used for specialized stereo and Ambisonic techniques.
Does the OC818 need phantom power?
Yes, it is a professional condenser microphone designed for 48-volt phantom power. It connects to a microphone preamp or audio interface through its main three-pin XLR output.
Can the OC818 record loud guitar cabinets or drums?
Yes. Austrian Audio rates it for up to 148 dB SPL normally and provides switchable 10 dB and 20 dB pads for very loud sources.
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