The OC18 Dual Set Plus provides everything an engineer needs to capture flawless stereo images. Each OC18 is built with the handmade CKR6 ceramic capsule, ensuring a natural, open response. Because Austrian Audio calibrates their microphones to a strict 1dB tolerance, these units are perfectly matched straight out of the box. This makes the set ideal for drum overheads, acoustic pianos, and orchestral ensembles where phase accuracy and spectral consistency are paramount.
Product Description
Consistency and Calibration:
The OC18 Dual Set Plus is a testament to Austrian precision. Every microphone is measured and calibrated in Vienna so accurately that any OC18 is effectively a "match" for any other. This bundle formalizes that consistency into a dual-microphone system, ensuring that your left and right channels provide an identical frequency response for a perfectly balanced phantom center.
Advanced Engineering Features:
CKR6 Ceramic Capsule: A single-diaphragm masterpiece that delivers the legendary detail of the CK12 but with the rugged stability of modern ceramics.
Open Acoustics Technology: The housing and headbasket are designed to be "acoustically transparent," minimizing internal reflections and standing waves for a more lifelike sound.
High-SPL Versatility: With -10dB and -20dB pads, this pair can handle up to 158 dB SPL, making it just as capable for miking loud guitar stacks as it is for delicate choir recordings.
The "Plus" Configuration:
Unlike standard sets, the Dual Set Plus is fully equipped for immediate professional deployment:
SB1 Stereo Bar: Enables precise and repeatable X/Y, ORTF, or Small A/B stereo arrays.
OCS8 Spider Mounts: Provides maximum mechanical decoupling to ensure floor-borne vibrations don't color your recordings.
OCDC1 Case: A large, durable transport case designed to hold both microphones and all included hardware safely.
Key Features
Matched Stereo Pair: Two OC18 microphones matched within a 1dB tolerance.
Handmade CKR6 Capsule: Single-diaphragm ceramic capsule for world-class clarity.
Plus Accessory Package: Includes 2x Spider Shock Mounts and a Professional Stereo Bar.
High Dynamic Range: Ultra-low self-noise of just 9 dB SPL (A).
Switchable Analog Controls: 3-position high-pass filters and 2-stage pads.
Fixed Cardioid Pattern: Focuses on the source while providing excellent off-axis rejection.
Handmade in Vienna: Engineered by the legendary team behind some of the world's most famous microphones.
