Austrian Audio
Austrian Audio OC16
Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser with ceramic CKR6 capsule and two-step low cut; no pad
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power Phantom 48 V ± 4 V.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Cardioid
- Sensitivity
- −39.2 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 41%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 58%
- Self-noise
- 14 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 59%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 60%
- Max SPL
- 148 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 88%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 87%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
vs 75 side-address condensers
More output than 24% of 75 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 99 side-address condensers
Quieter than 34% of 99 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 107 side-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 88% of 107 side-address condensers.
Each stripe is one side-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the graph response, p. 1.
Titled "OC16"; the image file is named "Frequenzgraphen_OC16_100cm_40Hz_160Hz", so presumably measured at 100 cm. Room and smoothing not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the graph polar, p. 1. Approximate
Full circle, 0° at the top, 5 dB per ring from +5 to -25 dB; low frequencies drawn on the left half (solid), high ones on the right (dashed). Measuring conditions and filter setting not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB; some frequencies are identified by reasoning, not by the legend: 250 Hz, 500 Hz.
In practice
All specs
| From the spec sheet | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −39.2 dBV/Pa (11 mV/Pa)Stated as "Sensitivity (all directions): 11 mV/Pa"; converted: 20·log10(0.011) = -39.2. | p. 1 |
| Self-noise | 14 dB(A)"Equivalent noise level: 14 dB SPL (A)". | |
| Max SPL | 148 dB SPL"Max SPL: 148 dB SPL"; no condition stated. | |
| Output impedance | 275 ohmbalanced. "Impedance: 275 Ω (symmetrical)". | |
| Rated load impedance | 1000 ohmmore than. "Load impedance: > 1 kΩ". | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz"Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz"; tolerance not stated. | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male"Main Connector: XLR 3 pin". | |
| Weight | 335 g"Weight: 335 g". | |
| Dimensions | 157 × 66 × 34 mm"Dimensions: 157 x 66 x 34 mm"; which dimension is which is not stated (presumably height × width × depth). | |
| Supplied accessories | OCS6 suspension; OCH8 mic clip; MSC6 caseThe "OC16 Studio Set". | |
| From the manual | ||
| Powering | phantom 48 V ± 4 V"phantom power source of 48 V (+/-4 V), max draw is 2.2 mA"; page 2: "according to P48 (48 V +/- 4 V)". | p. 1 |
| Current draw | 2.2 mAmaximum (peak). "max draw is 2.2 mA"; page 2: "Peak current consumption is below 2.2 mA". | |
| Low cut | off, 40 Hz, 160 Hz; high-passSwitch positions "0", "40", "160": "''40'' is a high pass 2nd order filter at 40 Hz"; "''160'' is a high pass 1st order filter from 160 Hz to 80 Hz, and a high pass 2nd order filter below 80 Hz". | p. 2 |
| Front | The side with the logo faces the source | |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 55 °C (storage -25 to 60 °C) | p. 1 |
| Cable length | XLR cable no longer than 30 m | |
| Made in | China (P.R.C.); capsule made in Vienna | p. 2 |
| From the product page | ||
| Capsule | 1 inch single-diaphragm CKR6 capsule with ceramic isolator"the CKR6 – Austrian Audio's handcrafted 1” single-diaphragm true condenser capsule ... Featuring a ceramic isolator". | p. 1 |
| Acoustics | "Open Acoustics" design: capsule held with few contact points, diffuser below it | |
Documents
- OC16 Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphonespec sheet
- OC16 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Cardioid Polar Pattern, Owner's Manualv03
- OC16 Quick Start Guide20002R00020_C
- OC16product page
- OC16 frequency chartimage on the product page
- OC16 polar plotimage on the product page
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