Austrian audio OC7 True Condenser Instrument Microphone

Precise performance. Everywhere.

With the OC7, Austrian Audio releases a true condenser microphone with the popular OC sound, which is specially optimised for use on instruments.

Handmade in Vienna, Austria, each OC7 undergoes rigorous 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. To simplify the positioning of the instrument microphone, Austrian Audio’s engineers have developed a suspension of the microphone basket that allows a 220° rotation in the field. This allows the microphone to be precisely aligned 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 flexible instrument microphone. It is ideally-suited for use on all instruments that have particularly lively transients, including all kinds of percussion instruments including snare drums and toms, piano, acoustic guitar but also string instruments.

Austrian Audio OC7 Condenser Microphone Features:

• Innovative swivel mechanism simplifies your mic and stand setup
• Austrian-made OCC7 true condenser capsule delivers a true-to-life linear frequency response
• Optimized for recording transient-heavy instruments
• -10dB pad for a maximum SPL of >160dB
• 2-position low-cut filter to trim bass-heavy sources
• Cardioid pickup pattern to home in on your source while rejecting outside noise
• Robust and highly-durable construction
• Includes OC7 microphone, OCH8 mic clip, and a durable MSC2 case for storage and transport
• Made in Vienna. Again.

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A new angle on great sound.

The OC7 translates Austrian Audio’s superior true condenser technology and sonic signature into a specialized design for close-miking instruments, drums and amplifiers. Our proprietary OCC7 capsule gives the OC7 a wide frequency response and high SPL resistance, so you can record everything from acoustic guitar to snare drums with clarity and nuance.

The microphone’s original swivel joint design offers 220º rotation for maximum flexibility and accuracy in even the tightest spaces. Like any good instrument microphone, the OC7 can also take a direct hit from a drumstick and not miss a beat thanks to its ultra-durable metal enclosure. Simple and reliable, the OC7 will inspire you to capture recordings from a new perspective.

The heart of the OC7

At the heart of the Austrian Audio CC8 microphone beats the newly-developed OCC7 small-diaphragm condenser capsule. Inspired by the legendary CK1, the OCC7 delivers all the benefits of that classic design updated to meet the demands of today. Shaped by the past; built for the future.

The OCC7 capsule and transformerless output gives the OC7 a remarkably linear frequency response, handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPL) of up to 154 dB (160 dB with pad), without distorting.

Made in Vienna. Again.