Legendary sound quality meets unrivaled state-of-the-art technology when you pick up the Austrian Audio OC16 large diaphragm condenser microphone.

This robust and powerful mic combines the patented CKR6 capsule and Austrian Audio’s “Open Acoustics” design approach to deliver an utterly transparent and natural sound that has been highly acclaimed in the press.

Each handmade CKR6 capsule is tested and measured in-house before leaving the factory in Vienna, ensuring superior precision and quality.

The OC16 performs with impressive versatility, capturing pristine sound on any instrument – from drums to acoustic instruments, electric guitars, pianos, wind and string instruments vocals, podcast recordings, live streaming to broadcast applications.

For sound engineers, recording artists, musicians, voice artists, and content creators looking for professional sound and outstanding quality, look no further than the Austrian Audio OC16 large diaphragm condenser microphone.

Key Features

Handcrafted CKR6 ceramic capsule

handmade in Vienna, like the CKR12 capsule, but with single diaphragm

Rugged Design

Metal housing, cap, and grille

High precision cardioid pattern

for precise performance

Switchable high pass filter

40 Hz (2nd order), 160 Hz (2nd order)

The heart of the OC16

CKR6 Ceramic Capsule

Making Passion Heard

We bring passion to everything we do, and nobody brings more than our engineering team. Every CKR6 ceramic capsule is handmade in-house at our facility in Vienna and now we are developing the next generation of transducer and microphone builders to serve our expanding customer-base.

Polar Patterns & Frequency Charts

Cardioid

Technical Specifications

Directional characteristics:

Single

Impedance:

275 Ω

Polar pattern:

Cardioid

Load impedance:

> 1 kΩ

Frequency range:

20 Hz - 20 kHz

Supply voltage:

48 V (< 2.2mA)

Sensitivity:

11 mV/Pa

Main Connector:

XLR 3 pin

Equivalent noise level:

14 dB SPL (A)

Max SPL:

148 dB SPL

Dimensions:

157 x 66 x 34 mm

Weight:

335 g

Analog Low Cut filter:

40 Hz, 160 Hz