Austrian Audio CC8 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone - Stereo Set

Precision Engineering for a Modern Classic

The Austrian Audio CC8 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Stereo Set is the definitive choice for professionals demanding uncompromising accuracy. Hand-built in Vienna by a team with over 350 years of combined heritage, these microphones adapt a legendary sonic character for the modern era. Whether you are a studio engineer capturing intricate drum overheads, a touring musician seeking a robust acoustic guitar solution, or a broadcaster requiring crystal-clear transparency, the CC8 provides a natural, open sound that never becomes harsh.

The Heart of Precision: The OCC7 Capsule
At the core of the CC8 is the newly developed OCC7 true condenser capsule, inspired by the historic CK1 design. Unlike conventional alternatives, the OCC7 features a three-micron-thick gold-coated polyethylene naphthalate (PEN) diaphragm, which is significantly more robust and resistant to tension loss. This innovation allows the microphone to capture fast transients and spatial information with breathtaking detail while maintaining a linear frequency response that remains smooth across the midrange and highs.

Modern Performance: Transformerless Clarity and Headroom
Engineered for the most demanding sound pressure levels, the CC8’s transformerless output ensures your signal remains pristine even when positioned inches from a loud snare or guitar cab. The microphone handles a massive 156dB SPL without distorting, offering an exceptional dynamic range that translates technical headroom into pure musical character. This transparency is further enhanced by an incredibly low self-noise of just 16dB(A), allowing the subtlest nuances of quiet performances to emerge from an inky-black silence.

Seamless Pairing: The Aurora Calibration Standard
Austrian Audio has eliminated the need for "factory-matched" hunting through their stringent Aurora Test System. Every CC8 is measured and tuned in an in-house anechoic chamber to a tolerance of +/-0.5dB sensitivity at 1kHz. This means any CC8 you purchase today can be perfectly match-paired with any other, regardless of their production dates, ensuring a flawlessly balanced stereo image for your XY or ORTF configurations.

Main features:

• Handmade OCC7 true condenser capsule for unparalleled accuracy
• Rugged all-metal housing, cap, and grille built for professional everyday use
• Factory calibrated to within +/-0.5dB for perfect stereo matching
• Exceptional 156dB Max SPL handling for loud sources
• Switchable -10dB and -20dB pads for flexible gain staging
• Dual-stage high-pass filter at 60Hz and 120Hz to eliminate low-end rumble
• Transformerless design for a super-linear frequency response
• Pristine 16dB(A) self-noise for high-fidelity recording of quiet sources
• Slim "crayon" profile for easy, targeted positioning in tight spaces
• Complete stereo set including SB1 stereo bar and transport case

Package Includes

2x Austrian Audio CC8 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
2x OCH8 Microphone Clips
2x CCW8 Windscreens
1x SB1 Stereo Bar
1x Transport Carrying Case
1x Quick Start Guide

Tech Specs:

• Type / Product: Small-Diaphragm True Condenser Microphone Stereo Set
• Directional Characteristic: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20Hz – 20kHz
• Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
• Equivalent Noise Level: 16dB SPL (A-weighted)
• Maximum SPL: 156dB SPL
• High-Pass Filter: 60Hz (2nd order), 120Hz (2nd order)
• Switchable Pad: -10dB, -20dB
• Supply Voltage: 48V Phantom Power (<3mA)
• Impedance: 275 Ohms (symmetrical)
• Load Impedance: >1k Ohm
• Main Connector: XLR 3-pin
• Dimensions: 140 x 23 x 23 mm (per microphone)
• Weight: 160 g (per microphone)
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