Austrian Audio OC7 True Condenser Instrument Microphone

Precision From Every Angle

The Austrian Audio OC7 is a professional small-diaphragm true condenser microphone designed for engineers and musicians who demand absolute sonic transparency and effortless workflow. Whether you are capturing the explosive transients of a snare drum, the delicate resonance of an acoustic guitar, or the warmth of a guitar cabinet, the OC7 serves as a "blank canvas," delivering a natural and detailed sound that sits perfectly in any mix. Handcrafted in Vienna, this is the ultimate workhorse for the studio, the stage, and high-end content creation.

Find Your Sweet Spot with the 220° Swivel Joint
Traditional end-address microphones often struggle in the cramped real estate of a drum kit or a busy stage. The OC7 solves this with an innovative swivel mechanism that allows the capsule to rotate through 220 degrees independently of the microphone body. This ergonomic breakthrough means you can precisely align the capsule to your sound source in seconds without ever having to adjust the mic stand or wrestle with stiff XLR cables.

The Legendary OCC7 True Condenser Capsule
At the heart of the OC7 beats the newly developed OCC7 capsule, hand-built in Vienna and inspired by the classic CK1 design. This capsule is engineered to handle extremely high sound pressure levels (up to 160 dB with the pad engaged) while maintaining a remarkably linear frequency response. It translates fast transients with incredible nuance, ensuring that every percussive hit and plucked string sounds dynamic, alive, and distortion-free.

Pristine Sound with Open Acoustics Technology
The OC7 utilizes proprietary Open Acoustics technology to deliver a superior cardioid polar pattern that remains consistent across the entire frequency range. By reducing internal reflections and acoustic shadowing, the OC7 ensures that off-axis bleed from other instruments sounds natural and musical rather than phasey. This provides engineers with a cleaner signal that requires less corrective EQ and gating.

Main features:

• Hand-built OCC7 small-diaphragm true condenser capsule made in Vienna
• Innovative swivel mechanism with 220-degree rotation for flexible placement
• Exceptional sound pressure level handling of up to 154 dB (160 dB with pad)
• Switchable -10 dB pad to prevent clipping when miking loud sources
• Two-position high-pass filter at 40 Hz and 80 Hz to eliminate low-end rumble
• Rugged all-metal construction capable of withstanding accidental drumstick hits
• Linear cardioid pattern for professional-grade off-axis rejection
• Includes a dedicated mic clip and a durable padded transport case

Package Includes

2x OC818 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphones (Silver finish)
2x OCC8 Mini XLR cables
2x OCH8 microphone clamps
2x OCW8 windscreens
1x Padded Transport Case
1x Quick Start Guide

Tech Specs:

• Type / Product: Small-Diaphragm True Condenser Microphone
• Microphone Type: True Condenser
• Capsule: OCC7 Small Diaphragm
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Range: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 10 mV/Pa
• Max SPL: 154 dB (>160 dB with -10 dB pad)
• Self Noise: 19 dB SPL (A-weighted)
• High-Pass Filter: 40 Hz, 80 Hz (2nd order)
• Switchable Pad: -10 dB
• Impedance: 275 Ohms (Symmetrical)
• Power Requirement: 48 V Phantom Power (< 2 mA)
• Connector: XLR 3-pin
• Dimensions: 147 x 82 x 54 mm
• Weight: 275 g
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