{"product_id":"austrian-audio-dual-oc18-large-diaphragm","title":"Austrian Audio DUAL OC18 Large diaphragm","description":"\u003cp\u003eAustrian Audio continues the legacy of Viennese microphone craftsmanship with the OC18 Dual Set — a matched pair of large-diaphragm cardioid condensers designed for critical stereo recording and professional studio applications. Each microphone features the proprietary handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule, engineered by the team that carries decades of expertise from Vienna's storied microphone heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe OC18 delivers an exceptionally transparent and open sound character with remarkable off-axis rejection, making it equally suited to precision studio work and demanding live sound environments. With a self-noise of just 13 dB(A) and maximum SPL handling of 148 dB (158 dB with the switchable -10 dB pad engaged), the OC18 performs flawlessly across a wide dynamic range — from the subtlest acoustic detail to the highest-pressure sources on stage.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eMatched pair of OC18 large-diaphragm cardioid condensers\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHandmade CKR12 ceramic capsule — designed and manufactured in Vienna\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelf-noise: 13 dB(A) for pristine, low-noise capture\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax SPL: 148 dB (158 dB with pad)\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwitchable high-pass filter: 80 Hz \/ 160 Hz at 12 dB\/oct\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSwitchable -10 dB pad for high-SPL sources\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdeal for: stereo drum overheads, piano, ensemble recording, and XY\/ORTF configurations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Dual OC18 set is the professional's choice for stereo miking applications where accuracy, consistency, and world-class capsule performance are non-negotiable.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jansen Audio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55007639798063,"sku":"OC18DUALSET","price":2334.85,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/2210\/2319\/files\/austrian-audio-oc18-dual-set-plus_5c196080-b3b9-4521-abe3-b3b50ea97f48.jpg?v=1778612218","url":"https:\/\/audioconnect.co.nz\/products\/austrian-audio-dual-oc18-large-diaphragm","provider":"Audio Connect","version":"1.0","type":"link"}