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The OC616 – Legendary DNA. Modern attitude. Handcrafted in Vienna. Five polar patterns. Massive headroom. The powerhouse.
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Ceramic at the Core. Modern at Heart.
We didn't copy the past; we solved it. Dive into the engineering behind the CKR12 capsule - where historic sound meets the reliability of the future. Learn how our CKR12 capsule eliminates 70 years of physics-related hurdles to deliver that iconic, open sonic character with the rock-solid reliability of the future. No more humidity issues, no more mechanical drift - just pure, legendary tone.
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No More Harsh Cymbals or Muddy Drums.
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What Friends Are Saying
I love X-55 they give me a lot of punch and clarity with my mixes without the ear fatigue of wearing studio headphones for extended periods of time!.
If I could only have one microphone on my next production it would surely be the 818.
The OC818 and OC18 have become my go-to choice for drum overheads, but I regularly use them on guitar amps and even studio vocals.
Colin actually doesn't do quotes ;) He tested the OC818 on drums Overheads at the production rehearsal, was very happy with the results and decided to use the mics on the Herbert Grönemeyer stadium tour Europe 2019.
The 818s are absolutely stunning! Not only they sound incredible on pretty much any source but they give me extreme flexibility to shape my sounds after the recording through PolarDesigner and Stereo Creator.
On stage, it is important that emotions, thoughts and subtleties in the voice reach the audience.
Rafael „Anthem“ Brown
Raül Refree
Chris Hewitt
Colin Norfield
FOH Engineer
Raja Meziane
Riccardo Damian