AUSTRIAN AUDIO OC818 Multi Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone User Guide

OC818 Multi Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Product Information

Specifications

  • Model: OC818
  • Power: P48 (V)
  • Connector: XLR3
  • Polar Patterns: Figure-8, (Dual-) Cardioid Preset / OCR8,
    Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional
  • High-pass Filters: 0 40 Hz, 80 Hz 100, 160 Hz
  • Pads: -10dB, -20dB, 0dB
  • Accessories: OCS8 suspension, OCW8 windshield

Product Usage Instructions

Powering On

Ensure the fader is off or muted before powering on the OC818
microphone. Connect it to a power source that provides P48 (V) and
allow it to stabilize for at least 5 seconds.

Polar Patterns

The OC818 microphone supports multiple polar patterns including
Figure-8, (Dual-) Cardioid Preset / OCR8, Hypercardioid, and
Omnidirectional. Select the appropriate pattern based on your
recording needs.

High-pass Filters and Pads

Adjust the high-pass filters to cut frequencies below 40 Hz, 80
Hz, or 160 Hz as needed. Use the pads to attenuate the signal by
-10dB or -20dB if required.

Accessories

Use the provided OCS8 suspension and OCW8 windshield to optimize
the performance of the OC818 microphone in various recording
environments.

FAQ

What should I do when the product reaches the end of its
life?

Separate the housing, electronics, and cables of the product and
dispose of all components following local waste disposal
regulations.

Where can I find additional software for the OC818?

You can explore additional software tools like PolarDesigner,
StereoCreator, and AmbiCreator on austrian.audio’s website.

How can I contact customer support?

You can reach out to support@austrianaudio.com or visit
www.austrian.audio for assistance.

Quick Start Guide
OC818

power on

P48 (V)

fader off / mute

XLR3

5
sec

stabilize

caution!
03

polar patterns

Figure-8

(Dual-) Cardioid Preset / OCR8

Hypercardioid Omnidirectional

high-pass filters

0 40 Hz
dB -10

160 Hz

-20 10

80 Hz 100

1000 Hz

pads

10000

-10dB

-20dB

0dB

0dB

OCS8 suspension

OCW8 windshield

OCR8 Bluetooth® dongle

PolarPilot

austrian audio
freeware

austrian.audio/software

dual output

PolarDesigner
open source austrian.audio/polardesigner

StereoCreator
open source austrian.audio/stereo-creator

AmbiCreator
open source austrian.audio/ambicreator

austrian.audio/oc818

EN: Declaration of conformity at https://austrian.audio DE: Konformitätserklärung auf https://austrian.audio

UK Importer: Sound Technology Ltd. Letchworth Point, Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1NG, UK

EN: When the product reaches the end of its life, separate the housing, electronics and cables and dispose of all components in accordance with local waste disposal regulations!
FR: Lorsque le produit atteint la fin de sa durée de vie, séparez le boîtier, le matériel électronique et les câbles et jetez tous les composants conformément aux réglementations locales en matière d`élimination des déchets!
DE: Am Ende der Lebensdauer des Produkts, trennen Sie Gehäuse, Elektronik und Kabel und entsorgen Sie alle Komponenten gemäß den örtlichen Abfallentsorgungsbestimmungen.

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China legal information

(Pb) (Hg) (Cd) (Cr(VI)) (PBB)

(PBDE)

X

O

O

O

O

O

X

O

O

O

O

O

SJ/T 11364

O GB/T 26572

X GB/T 26572

feel free to contact us
support@austrianaudio.com www.austrian.audio

Austrian Audio GmbH Eitnergasse 15, 1230 Vienna, Austria

printed in Austria 17002R00520_C_41/22

Documents / Resources

AUSTRIAN AUDIO OC818 Multi Pattern Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone [pdf] User Guide
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