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Austrian Audio OC16
Photo: Austrian Audio, from its spec sheet, p. 1.

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.

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−39.2 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
14 dB(A)
Max SPL
148 dB SPL
Impedance
275 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: 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

Polar pattern: from the graph polar, p. 1. 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.

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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-noise14 dB(A). "Equivalent noise level: 14 dB SPL (A)".
Max SPL148 dB SPL. "Max SPL: 148 dB SPL"; no condition stated.
Output impedance275 ohm, balanced. "Impedance: 275 Ω (symmetrical)".
Rated load impedance1000 ohm, more than. "Load impedance: > 1 kΩ".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz"; tolerance not stated.
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Main Connector: XLR 3 pin".
Weight335 g. "Weight: 335 g".
Dimensions157 × 66 × 34 mm. "Dimensions: 157 x 66 x 34 mm"; which dimension is which is not stated (presumably height × width × depth).
Supplied accessoriesOCS6 suspension; OCH8 mic clip; MSC6 case. The "OC16 Studio Set".
From the manual
Poweringphantom 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 draw2.2 mA, maximum (peak). "max draw is 2.2 mA"; page 2: "Peak current consumption is below 2.2 mA".
Low cutoff, 40 Hz, 160 Hz; high-pass. Switch 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
FrontThe side with the logo faces the source
Operating temperature0 to 55 °C (storage -25 to 60 °C)p. 1
Cable lengthXLR cable no longer than 30 m
Made inChina (P.R.C.); capsule made in Viennap. 2
From the product page
Capsule1 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

Copies kept by Mic Archive, because manufacturers move and drop their documents. Each is © Austrian Audio, unchanged, with its original address.

Product page on austrian.audio

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