Detail 01
Max SPL
Listed as 148 dB SPL (158 dB SPL).
Product detailSKU #1500000338325
Austrian AudioOC18 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Studio Set
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A cardioid large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed for studio, live, and broadcast applications, with high-SPL handling and included mounting and wind-reduction accessories.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Studio applications
- Live applications
- Broadcast applications
- Pairing with another OC18 or an OC818 set in cardioid mode
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Applications requiring a directional characteristic other than cardioid
- Setups without 48 V supply voltage
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Low-cut filter
Offers 40 Hz, 80 Hz, and 160 Hz settings with the stated filter slopes.
Detail 03
Pairing
Can be paired with any other OC18 or an OC818 set in cardioid mode.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01The OC18 uses a cardioid directional characteristic.
- 02It requires 48 V power and uses a 3-pin XLR connector.
- 03The Studio Set includes a Spider Mount, mic clip, foam windshield, and protective carrying case.
- 04It provides –10 dB and –20 dB pad settings plus low-cut filter options at 40 Hz, 80 Hz, and 160 Hz.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What polar pattern does the OC18 use?
Cardioid.
02What is included in the Studio Set?
The OC18 microphone, Spider Mount suspension, mic clip, foam windshield, and protective carrying case.
03What power does the OC18 require?
48 V, drawing less than 2.2 mA.
04Can the OC18 be paired with another microphone?
Yes. It can be paired with any other OC18 or an OC818 set in cardioid mode.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Load impedance
- > 1 kohm
1 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Black
2 detailsConnections & power
- Main connector
- XLR 3 pin
- Supply voltage
- 48V (< 2.2mA)
12 detailsOther
- Switchable pad
- –10dB, –20dB
- Category Source
- detail
- Frequency range
- 20Hz–20kHz
- Max SPL
- 148dB SPL (158dB SPL)
- Sensitivity (all directions)
- 13mV/Pa
- Korena Special
- false
- Equivalent noise level
- 9dB SPL (A)
- Tier
- new
- Directional characteristics
- Cardioid
- Low cut filter
- 40Hz (2nd order), 80Hz (2nd order), 160Hz (1st order down to 80Hz, 2nd order below)
- Source Id
- site51500000338325
- Impedance
- 275 ohm (symmetrical)
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