Sangwon Jung
The precision, transparency, and remarkably low noise level of the OC818 are truly impressive. Its versatility shines through even under high sound pressure levels, making it an invaluable tool in my studio.
Raül Refree
If I could only have one microphone on my next production it would surely be the 818. I’ve been using it in acoustic instruments for a while and it really sounds natural and organic, but with attitude and muscle. It captures the energy of the player as well as the character of the instrument and the room. It’s versatil and clear. Haven’t found a situation where I am not satisfied with its sound.
Cécile Nordegg
On stage, it is important that emotions, thoughts and subtleties in the voice reach the audience.
That’s why the 0C707 TRUE CONDENSER VOCAL MICROPHONE is always with me.
HI-X60 HEADPHONES – No recording session without them. They reproduce the timbre of my voice optimally and genuinely.
Andy Sneap
The OC818 is fast becoming a favourite with me. Love it on guitars and it’s with me constantly on the road for vocal overdubs . It wins with pretty much anything I throw at it.
Great build quality and super flexibility, that good I actually bought two.
The Hajj
From day one of hearing these mics at the NAMM convention we fell in love with these microphones and headphones! We love our paid or CC8 mics for our drum overheads and our HiX65 headphones in the mixing room! The gear is so solid and well-made!
Hakju Chun
The Austrian Audio OC818 perfectly captures the positive vibe I felt when using the vintage C414 EB microphone many years ago. Ultimately, the OC818 has rightfully earned its place as the most important microphone in our studio mic locker, and it remains a reliable choice for any of my projects.
Richard Gibbs
We threw out the rule book when we built Woodshed Recording. Every inch of the studio was meticulously designed, with great attention to detail, both aesthetic and musical. That same ethos is clearly employed by the team at Austrian Audio, which is why their microphones have found a home with us and our extremely selective clientele.
The Gems
We play hard rock and we play it loud. In this soundscape all the frequencies need to fight for their existence. The microphones we use need to be top-tier quality for our vocals, to be able to cut through the mid-range guitar madness and take center stage. The gear needs to be able to survive in a rough environment with extensive touring and still be able to sound amazing, delivering a clear vocal sound. Our first choice of microphones is Austrian Audio OD505, an active dynamic microphone that delivers everything that we need. The microphone gives a feeling of openness and ease. It’s robust due to its supercardioid characteristics, yet delicate as a studio microphone thanks to the pre-amp feature. OD505 is a must for The Gems live shows!
Amy Montgomery
My experience with Austrian Audio has been amazing from the beginning. From first discovering them at Sisters Festival, Vienna when I was performing and they were sponsoring, I am now proud to say one year later that I am a friend of Austrian Audio! On my debut album, I have used the OC818 for vocals, drums and guitars as it captures quality from source before any processing which is exactly what I have been looking for!
Engel Mayr
Austrian Audio Microphones
have definitely improved my life as an artist, wether it’s working in my
studio when recording everything from Jazz to Hardcore Punk or when I’m
performing as a guitarist/singer on stages all over the world.
Kasey Karlsen
“I love Austrian Audio. The quality of their products makes me feel so confident whenever I’m in front of the mic. I can count on my sound being clear and clean. Even besides the products, the company is run by such great people. The OC18 has quickly become my favorite microphone that I have ever recorded with.”