OC-S10 - Reference recording microphone
The OC-S10 is a master piece of sound. A reference recording microphone with premium hand made, specially selected CKR12 capslute with a floating desing that utilizes the Austrian Audio Open Acoustic Technology. The OC-S10 is expertly crafted for capturing lead vocals and solo instruments with exceptional detail. Featuring five selectable polar patterns, three low-cut filters, and switchable -10dB and -20dB pads, it delivers outstanding versatility for any recording environment. Its dual-output design (both standard XLR) enhances post-production flexibility, allowing you to refine and shape your ideal sound with ease.
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OC-S10 är ett "Masterpiece of Sound". En referensmikrofon för inspelning, utrustad med en exklusiv, handbyggd och noggrant utvald CKR12-kapsel med en flytande design som utnyttjar Austrian Audios Open Acoustic Technology. OC-S10 är mästerligt konstruerad för att fånga leadsång och soloinstrument med enastående detaljrikedom.
Med fem valbara riktkaraktäristiker, tre lågpassfilter och switchbara -10 dB och -20 dB dämpningslägen erbjuder OC-S10 en imponerande flexibilitet för alla inspelningsmiljöer. Dess dubbla utgångar (båda standard XLR) ger maximal frihet i efterbearbetningen, så att du enkelt kan finjustera och forma ditt perfekta ljud.
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The OC-S10 is Austrian Audio’s latest reference large-diaphragm condenser microphone, designed to capture sound with unparalleled precision and musicality. Featuring the exclusively selected CKR12 capsule in a floating design, it leverages Austrian Audio’s Open Acoustic Technology to deliver an exceptionally transparent and natural recording experience with minimal obstructions
OC-S10 utilizes a brand-new electronic design for a remarkably low noise floor, which captures all of the nuances of the capsule in a modern production environment.
Whether you're tracking lead vocals, solo instruments, or complex arrangements, the OC-S10 adapts seamlessly to any scenario with five selectable polar patterns, three low-cut filters, and switchable -10dB and -20dB pads. Its dual XLR output design provides maximum post-production flexibility, allowing engineers to shape and refine their recordings with ease.
The included shock mount features a ball-joint connection for precise and delicate positioning, making setup effortless. Additionally, the magnetically attached metal mesh filter (not shown) effectively reduces unwanted plosive sounds while preserving the full richness and detail of the vocal spectrum.
From world-class studios to intimate recording spaces, the OC-S10 brings premium Austrian engineering to your creative process—ensuring every nuance is captured with breathtaking clarity.
Austrian Audio has established itself worldwide in the top league of pro-audio manufacturers in recent years. A significant contribution to this has been made by the sensitive design of the CKR12 ceramic capsule.
During the development of the OC-S10, aspects such as roadworthiness and a slim design were put aside in order to bring the fantastic sound of the CKR12 capsule to the recording completely unadulterated.
This was achieved by positioning the capsule as freely as possible. Reflective surfaces were eliminated. Distances were increased so that fewer internal reflections occur. The acoustic design around the capsule is so "invisible" that in the measuring room, no difference between the capsule-free, open capsule and the assembled microphone is evident.
The completely new circuit design was implemented using discrete components and symmetrical current feedback amplifiers, specially designed for a high slew rate. This results in incredible precision in the reproduction of transients with minimal self-noise.
Of course, with the OC-S10, the front and back of the capsule can also be tapped separately. The OC-S10 is also unique in its processing possibilities with our PolarDesigner and StereoCreator plugins in the Post Pro. These enable designers to access the polar pattern or the desired stereo image. This results in previously unprecedented possibilities in post-processing in dealing with room sound, proximity effect, and unwanted sibilance.
At Austrian Audio, practical handling in everyday studio life has always been a focus. This is evident in the excellent, well-thought-out design of the elastic microphone suspension. The OC-S10 is easy to rotate, and thanks to the ring-shaped arranged controls for polar pattern, low cut filter, and pad switch, operation is very convenient. The microphone stand thread is designed as a swivel joint, making the microphone flexible to align and adjust. A special feature is the elaborately developed frameless pop filter made of metal foam. This is acoustically neutral, virtually invisible, and eliminates plosive sounds. The pop filter is integrated into the design of the microphone basket and held in the perfect position by magnetic force.
Key Features
- Unique CKR Ceramic Capsule – CKR12 Hand Made in Vienna of course
- Consistent and stable high performance
- Capsules are even more strictly selected then the other OC series microphones
- Open Acoustic Technology
- Pure Analog signal path (with all new electronics with remarkably low noise floor)
- Unique Design Pop Filter: Does not impact audio frequency response in any measurements, ensuring no reflections or attenuation in the high-frequency (HF) range.
- Dual XLR Output, Full Size 2nd XLR output
- Multiple Polar Patterns