Chris Hewitt
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. They’re a phenomenal all-rounder.
Chris is an established studio and live sound mixer, production manager and sound system designer with credits as diverse as, Passenger, Rag’n’Bone Man, Rufus Wainwright, Dhani Harrison, Rita Ora, Lea Salonga, Fatboy Slim, Slash… etc
I first discovered Austrian Audio through a friend who was using their OC818 and sang their praises. Not long after, I had the chance to meet one of their excellent reps at a show I was mixing. They kindly let me demo a pair—and let’s just say, they’re not getting them back!
Austrian Audio’s microphones provided exactly the character I’d been missing. Their mics combine outstanding build quality with a sound that is both precise and flattering, and it’s clear they’re crafted by a team of experienced, passionate people.
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. They’re a phenomenal all-rounder.
I’ve recommended them to countless colleagues, and the feedback has been unanimously positive.I’ve also had the opportunity to try other products in the Austrian lineup, like the CC8. It’s also incredibly versatile and, in my opinion, the best value small-diaphragm mic on the market today.
I somehow manage to split my time between live and studio work, mainly as a mixer, and I’ve found Austrian Audio’s gear performs brilliantly in both settings. I highly recommend!
