Austrian Audio OC818-STUDIOSET Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone, Silver
Austrian Audio OC818-STUDIOSET Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone, Silver
Austrian Audio OC818-STUDIOSET Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone, Silver
Austrian Audio OC818-STUDIOSET Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone, Silver
Austrian Audio

Austrian Audio OC818-STUDIOSET Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone, Silver

SKU OC818-STUDIOSET
$1,449.99
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About this item

Austrian Audio OC818-STUDIOSET Large-Diaphragm Multipattern Condenser Microphone, Silver

The new viennese original!
Engineered and manufactured in Austria, The OC818 is Austrian Audio’s premier, professional, large diaphragm microphone. Its high sensitivity, low self-noise and ability to handle everything from a whisper to extreme SPLs make it the most advanced microphone for studio, broadcast and live applications. As the unique ceramic capsule design is so consistent, any OC818 is match-paired with any other OC818, and when in cardioid mode, it can also be match-paired with any OC18, its affordable, smaller sibling.

The heart of the OC818: CKR12 Ceramic Capsule.

Making Passion Heard.

We bring passion to everything we do, and nobody brings more than our engineering team. Every CKR12 ceramic capsule is handmade in-house at our facility in Vienna and now we are developing the next generation of transducer and microphone builders to serve our expanding customer-base.

  • Directional characteristics: Multi
  • Impedance: 275 O (symmetrical)
  • Polar pattern: cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8, hypercardioid & custom programmable
  • Load impedance: > 1 kO
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
  • Supply voltage: 48 V (< 4mA, typical 2.1mA)
  • Sensitivity (all directions): 13mV/Pa
  • Main Connector: XLR 3 pin
  • Equivalent noise level: 9 dB SPL (A)
  • or remote: Mini XLR 5 pin Connector for back membrane
  • Max SPL: 148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL)
  • Dimensions: 157 x 63 x 35 mm
  • Switchable pad: -10 dB, -20 dB
  • Weight: 360g
  • Analog Low Cut filter: 40 Hz (2nd order), 80 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (1st order down to 80Hz, 2nd order below)

Specifications

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Details
The heart of the OC818
CKR12 Ceramic Capsule.
Directional characteristics
Multi
Impedance
275 O (symmetrical)
Polar pattern
cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8, hypercardioid & custom programmable
Load impedance
> 1 kO
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Supply voltage
48 V (< 4mA, typical 2.1mA)
Sensitivity (all directions)
13mV/Pa
Main Connector
XLR 3 pin
Equivalent noise level
9 dB SPL (A)
or remote
Mini XLR 5 pin Connector for back membrane
Max SPL
148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL)
Dimensions
157 x 63 x 35 mm
Switchable pad
-10 dB, -20 dB
Weight
360g
Analog Low Cut filter
40 Hz (2nd order), 80 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (1st order down to 80Hz, 2nd order below)

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Returns & exchanges 14-day exchange policy. See the refund policy for full conditions, including clearance and finish-flaw items.Refund policy
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43 Roydon Place, Unit 4, Ottawa, ON

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Do you have a recording studio?
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Do you price match?
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Do you ship, or can I pick it up?
We ship across Canada and the U.S. by UPS, Canpar or Canada Post. Cost and delivery estimate show at checkout. Local? Choose ‘Pick Up’ at checkout to collect it in Nepean at no shipping charge.
What's your return policy?
Regular-priced items can be exchanged within 14 days at no charge, or returned within 7 days for a refund to your original payment method, less a 5% restocking fee. Please bring your receipt and the original packaging. Boxed gear can be opened to check it out, but must come back unused, undamaged and complete for a refund. Sale and clearance items, and anything bought with a discount code, are final sale.

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Why buy from Granata

The Granata advantage.

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7-day refunds

Most regular-priced items are eligible for a refund within 7 days, issued to the original payment method.

5% restocking fee applies · Receipt and original packaging required
14-day exchanges

Regular-priced items may be exchanged within 14 days at no charge.

Some items are exchange-only or final sale. See return details.
Price match

We make every effort to match prices from authorized Canadian retailers.

Try before you commit

Boxed items such as amplifiers, pedals and keyboards may be opened for inspection.

Must be returned unused and complete to qualify for a refund.

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Getting it home

In-store pickupOrder online and pick up in store. We're located across from Costco, with parking right outside.
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Open 7 days a weekMonday to Friday 10 am–8 pm, Saturday 10 am–7 pm, Sunday 12–5 pm.

Service after the sale

In-house repairsRepairs and setups are completed on site. An estimate is provided when your instrument is checked in.
Lessons under one roofGuitar, piano, voice, drums, bass, violin and more. Your first trial lesson is free.
Studio & rehearsal roomsBook recording time at Granata Studios or rent a rehearsal room by the hour.

Community

Family-run since 1984Founded by Nello Granata and run by his son, Gino, since 2008.
4.8★ on GoogleRated 4.8 out of 5 across 395 Google reviews.
Open mic nightsWe host open mic nights in store. Visit our blog for upcoming dates.
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Returns & exchanges

Changed your mind?

Regular-priced items may be exchanged within 14 days, and most are eligible for a refund within 7 days.

  • 14-day exchanges: Regular-priced items may be exchanged within 14 days at no charge.
  • 7-day refunds: Most regular-priced items are eligible for a refund within 7 days, issued to the original payment method. A 5% restocking fee applies. Please provide your receipt and the original packaging.
  • Boxed items: Items such as amplifiers, pedals and keyboards may be opened for inspection. To qualify for a refund, they must be returned unused, undamaged and complete in the original box.
  • Exchange only: Books, sheet music, opened packaged accessories and any item that comes into contact with the mouth are eligible for exchange only.
  • Non-returnable: For hygiene reasons, drums, humidifiers, strings, cymbals, reeds, and brass and woodwind instruments cannot be refunded or exchanged.
  • Final sale: Sale and clearance items, and items purchased with a discount code, are final sale and cannot be refunded or exchanged.
  • Shipping: Shipping charges are non-refundable.
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