Austrian Audio On the Mic: Jim EbdonDesigned by a team of former AKG personnel, the Austrian Audio OC818 Dual Set Plus is a matched pair of large-diaphragm studio condenser microphones offering detailed audio capture and immense sonic customization that’s ideal for stereo miking solo instruments, drum kits, and ensembles. The handmade 1″ ceramic capsule features two gold-plated polymer membranes to enable multiple polar patterns. Utilize the 5-position switch to set the OC818 to figure-8, hypercardioid, cardioid, omnidirectional, or wide cardioid. Each diaphragm is routed to a separate output connector for dual-channel recording, which allows you to design custom polar pattern responses across five frequency bands via the open-source PolarDesigner plug-in or achieve a tweakable stereo image thanks to the StereoCreator plug-in (also open-source).Alternatively, the secondary output can be connected to the optional OCR8 Bluetooth module if you wish to enjoy convenient wireless control and selection of 255 polar patterns via the free iOS/Android PolarPilot app. Front-panel switches are provided for easy access to the pad and roll-off settings. Set the pad to -10 or -20 dB to avoid distortion when miking loud sources such as drums or guitar cabinets. Activate the high-pass filter at 40, 80, or 160 Hz for attenuation of low-frequency problems including rumble and proximity effect. The OC818’s housing is constructed of zinc-aluminum alloy for strength and durability. The OC818 Dual Set Plus includes two shockmounts, two mic clips, a stereo bar, two mini 5-pin XLR to 3-pin XLR cables, two windscreens for mitigating noise from breaths and blasts of air, and a protective carry case for easy transport and storage of the entire bundle.Dual Set Plus vs Live SetBoth bundles include two OC818 microphones, two mic clips, two windscreens, and two mini-XLR cablesThe Dual Set Plus bundle adds two shockmounts, a stereo bar, and a large case to house the entire bundlePrecision CapsuleCKR12 ceramic capsule is handmade in-house at Austrian Audio’s facility in ViennaMade to the same critical dimensions as the classic CK12 capsulesMatched within 1 dB of every other OC18 or OC818Studio Sound QualityHigh sensitivity and low self-noise means it can handle everything from a whisper to extreme SPLs without distortionTwo-stage pad (-10 or -20 dB) to prevent distortionHigh-pass filter with three positions (40, 80, or 160 Hz) for reduction of low-frequency rumble and excessive bassMicrophone Features5-position polar pattern switch for figure-8, hypercardioid, cardioid (dual-cardioid mode when using the secondary output), omnidirectional, and “preset mode,” which defaults to wide cardioid, but can be set to anything via the free iOS/Android PolarPilot app and optional OCR8 Bluetooth dongle (required for PolarPilot control)Microprocessor control of polarization voltages allows remote controlled polar pattern settingsDual outputs for recording each diaphragm separatelyBalanced 3-pin XLR main outputMini 5-pin XLR secondary outputIncludes mini 5-pin XLR to 3-pin XLR adapter cable for secondary output48V phantom poweredIncludes mic clip and windscreen per micIncludes protective carry caseDebuts Austrian Audio’s Open Acoustics TechnologyWorks with select downloadable open-source plug-ins for extra flexibilityPolarPilot AppWireless control of polar pattern, pad, and high-pass filter settings in real time via Bluetooth (optional OCR8 required)Save, recall, and share favorite settingsDiscover and create 255 discrete polar patternsOne setting can be stored in OC818 for use without PolarPilot appNo digital technology in the audio or bias paths60-second clipping monitor/loggerPolarDesigner Plug-InCraft different polar pattern responses across 1-5 crossover bandsStore, recall, and share presetsPowerful Terminator AI for eliminating or rescuing selected frequencies and instrumentsEqualization control for imprinting the tonality of free-field or diffuse-field idealized responsesPer-band solo/muteSupports comprehensive automationLinear phaseOptimized for use with the OC818 in dual-output mode, but works with any dual-output sourceStereo Creator Plug-InStereo with one OC818Three different stereo techniques with fantastic post-processing possibilities using two OC818sOne 4-channel recording, three different stereo techniques (X/Y, Mid-Side, Blumlein)Adjust spatiality in post processingChange stereo width in post processingChange orientation in post processingAmbiCreator Plug-InCreate an Ambisonic B-format signal with two OC818 microphonesWhatsApp:+8615989288128 , UNCUCO Radio / TV Studio Equipment. , 810019100239
Austrian Audio OC818 DUAL SET PLUS SpecsMicrophonePrimary ApplicationsLive Sound, Studio RecordingForm FactorLarge Diaphragm Mic / Stand/Boom MountIntended Sound SourcesVocals, InstrumentSound FieldMonoOperating PrinciplePressure GradientCapsuleCondenserDiaphragm1″ / 25.40?mmPolar PatternCardioid, Figure-8, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional, Subcardioid/Wide CardioidPattern SelectionSwitched (Adjustable on Mic)OrientationSide AddressCircuitrySolid-StatePad-10 dB-20 dBHigh-Pass Filter40 Hz, 12 dB/Octave 80 Hz, 12 dB/Octave 160 Hz, 6 dB/Octave Tone AdjustmentNoneGain AdjustmentNoneIndicatorsNoneOn-Board ControlsHigh-Pass Filter, Pad, Polar PatternWindscreenFoam (Included)PerformanceFrequency Range20 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum SPL148 dB SPLImpedance275 OhmsLoad Impedance> 1000 OhmsSensitivity13 mV/PaEquivalent Noise Level9 dB SPL A-WeightedConnectivityOutput Connectors (Analog)1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic)1 x TB5M 5-Pin Male (on Mic)Headphone ConnectorNonePowerBus PowerNoneOperating Voltage48 V ¡À 4 V (Phantom Power)Operating Current Consumption4 mAPhysicalMountingMic Clip/Stand Adapter, Shockmount (Included)Included CaseHard CaseIncluded FiltersNoneConstruction MaterialZinc AlloyOperating Temperature32 to 87¡ãF / 0 to 55¡ãCStorage Temperature-13 to 92¡ãF / -25 to 60¡ãCDimensionsH: 1.4 x W: 2.5 x L: 6.2″ / H: 3.5 x W: 6.3 x L: 15.7?cmWeight12.7?oz / 360?gPackaging InfoPackage Weight12.06 lbBox Dimensions (LxWxH)22.7 x 16.2 x 7″S
