Austrian Audio CC8-SC Small Diaphragm Supercardiod Condensor Microphone

Surgical Precision for Studio and Stage

The Austrian Audio CC8-SC is a handcrafted small-diaphragm true condenser microphone designed for professionals who demand absolute focus. Whether you are a mixing engineer seeking isolation on a loud stage or a studio specialist capturing the delicate nuances of acoustic instruments, this microphone delivers a transparent, natural sound with an exceptionally linear response. It is the ultimate tool for drum underheads, percussion, acoustic strings, and precision broadcasting, providing surgical rejection of surrounding spill.

Surgical Isolation in Any Environment
The CC8-SC features a high-precision supercardioid polar pattern that isolates your sound source with remarkable accuracy. By effectively blocking spill from the sides and rear, it allows you to keep high-energy elements like snares out of your cymbal mics. This focused pickup, combined with a "best-in-class" off-axis response, ensures that even off-axis sounds remain natural and uncoloured, giving you more creative freedom during the mix.

Unrivalled Dynamic Range and Headroom
At the heart of this microphone is the OCC7 capsule, hand-built in Vienna and inspired by legendary microphone heritage. Utilising a 3-micron gold-sputtered PEN diaphragm, the capsule is far more robust than traditional Mylar alternatives, allowing it to handle a staggering 155 dB SPL without distortion. Coupled with a transformerless FET circuit and an ultra-low self-noise of just 13 dB(A), the CC8-SC captures everything from the quietest violin passage to the most aggressive drum hit with crystal clarity.

Consistent Viennese Craftsmanship
Austrian Audio ensures that every CC8-SC is individually measured and calibrated to within ±0.5 dB sensitivity at 1 kHz before leaving the factory. This rigorous quality control means that any CC8-SC can be match-paired with another, regardless of their production dates. You no longer need to hunt for serial-matched pairs; every unit provides the same professional-grade consistency for critical stereo and ensemble recording.

Main features:

• Small-diaphragm true condenser technology for high-fidelity audio capture
• Precision supercardioid polar pattern for superior side-rejection and focus
• Hand-built OCC7 capsule made in Vienna for consistent professional performance
• Transformerless FET circuitry ensuring an exceptionally linear frequency response
• Ultra-low self-noise of 13 dB(A) for crystal-clear recordings of subtler sources
• Massive 155 dB SPL handling to capture loud transients without distortion
• Factory calibrated to ±0.5 dB for effortless match-pairing with any CC8-SC unit
• Rugged metal housing, cap, and grille designed for rigorous daily studio and live use

Package Includes

1x Austrian Audio CC8-SC Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
1x OCH8 Microphone Clip
1x CCW8 Windscreen
1x Transport Pouch
1x Quick Start Guide

Tech Specs:

• Microphone Type: True Condenser
• Capsule: OCC7 (Handmade in Vienna)
• Polar Pattern: Supercardioid
• Diaphragm: 3-micron Gold-sputtered PEN
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20,000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level: 13 dB SPL (A)
• Maximum SPL: 155 dB SPL
• Dynamic Range: 132 dB
• High Pass Filter: 60 Hz, 120 Hz (2nd order)
• Preattenuation Pad: -10 dB, -20 dB
• Impedance: 275 Ω (Symmetrical)
• Load Impedance: > 1 kΩ
• Connection: XLR 3-pin
• Phantom Power: 48 V (< 3 mA)
• Dimensions: 140 mm x 23 mm x 23 mm
• Weight: 140 g
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