Studio & DJ

NAMM 2022: Austrian Audio’s New OC16 Condenser Microphone

Austrian Audio released a new large-diaphragm condenser microphone – the OC16. The OC16 has been designed with Austrian Audio’s ‘Open Acoustics Technology’ to reduce acoustic issues within the microphone such as standing waves. It can also handle sound pressure of up to 148 dB great for the loudest of instruments!

The company has stated that ‘the OC16 is the ideal all-round microphone for those wanting to step into Austrian Audio’s high-quality world’

Tech Specs

Directional characteristics: Single
Impedance: 275 Ω
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Load impedance: > 1 kΩ
Frequency range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Supply voltage: 48 V (< 2.2mA)
Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa
Equivalent noise level 14 dB SPL (A)
Max SPL: 148 dB SPL
Analog Low Cut filter: 40 Hz, 160 Hz
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