Austrian Audio - OC7 True Condenser Instrument Microphone
Austrian Audio - OC7 True Cardioid Condenser Instrument Microphone, OCC7 Capsule, 220° Rotation Swivle Joint
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True Condenser Instrument Microphone
Austrian Audio - OC7
Perfect performance. Everywhere.The Austrian Audio OC7 is a true condenser microphone featuring the popular OC sound, which is specially optimised for use on instruments. Handmade in Vienna, Austria, each OC7 undergoes extensive quality control before it is shipped. The heart of the new microphone is the OCC7 small diaphragm capsule, also handmade in Vienna. In-house development and manufacturing results in perfect tuning for the respective recording application.
The most striking feature is the “Swivel Joint” mechanism, this simplifies the positioning of the instrument microphone and Austrian Audio’s engineers have developed a suspension of the microphone basket that enables a 220° rotation in the field. This allows the microphone to be precisely directed to the sound source or according to personal sound preferences without having to awkwardly adjust or loosen the microphone stand.
The open and transparent sound makes the OC7 a very versatile instrument microphone. It is ideally-suited for use on all instruments that have particularly lively transients, including all types of percussion instruments including snare drums and toms, piano, acoustic guitar as well as string instruments.
10 mV/PaSensitivity
20Hz - 20kHzFrequency Range
154 dBMax. SPL
Amazing Features
• OCC7 condenser capsule handmade in Vienna
• Innovative Swivle Joint allows 220° rotation of the microphone basket
• Rugged die-cast body ideal for the most challenging live environments
• Switchable high pass filter 40 Hz (2nd order), 80 Hz (2nd order)
• High Precision Cardioid directional microphone
• -10 dB pad
The Heart of the OC7
OCC7 condenser capsuleThe OCC7 condenser capsule was designed in Vienna and is the heart of Austrian Audio’s small diaphragm microphone series. Influenced by the legendary CK1, the newly developed capsule takes on the heritage with the benefits of the classic and the demands of today. Shaped by the past, built for the future.
The small-diaphragm capsule features true condenser technology, and the capsule has three micron thick gold-coated polyethylene naphthalate (pen) diaphragm, making it much more robust than conventional Mylar alternatives.
The OCC7 has an impressive linear frequency response whilst withstanding extremely high sound pressure levels. Combined with very low self-noise, this results in an impressive dynamic range. The sound remains natural and open, and even at extreme volumes it is neither harsh or unpleasant. The mids and highs are always smooth without becoming overemphasised.
Austrian Audio OC7 True Condenser Instrumental Microphone
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Directional characteristic | Cardioid |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 10 mV/Pa |
| Max. SPL | 154 dB SPL (>160dB SPL with pad) |
| Pad | -10 dB |
| Load impedance | > 1 kΩ |
| Main Connector | XLR 3 pin |
| Frequency range | 20 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Equivalent noise level | 19 dB SPL (A) |
| HP Filter | 40 Hz (2nd Order), 80 Hz (2nd Order) |
| Impedance | 275 Ω (symmetrisch) |
| Supply voltage | 48 V (< 2 mA) |
| Dimensions | 147 x 82 x 54 mm |
| Weight | 275 g |
