This looks like only 1 mic... but it has a trick | Austrian Audio OC818

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THE OC818 is made by Austrian Audio. Going after an absolute juggernaut in the audio world. Not an easy task. But this mic allows you to manipulate the relationship between capsules on a whole different level. AKG C414 is a legend of a mic... but it can't do this.
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[@chrislink73]

The OC818 is a modern classic, much like the Soyuz 017 Tube. But the flexibility to change the polar pattern after a recording is just incredible, I wish more companies would utilize this technology and make it industry standard. For example, being able to take a R88 mic and make it cardioid instead of figure 8 would be so helpful.

[@error8418]

I know there are a handful of cardioid ribbon mics (e.g. M160), but something like that isn't really doable with the usual ribbon designs. All multi pattern LDCs already have dual capsules.

[@jimmiefarmer3022]

I've had my OC818 for a few years now (2? I can't remember exactly) and I adore it. One of the really cool things about these mics are that the capsule build tolerances are so tight that they guarantee that you can just buy another OC818, or an OC18 (!) off the shelf and they will be a matched pair for stereo.

[@bernhardhenkes]

As a voice over artist and musician from Vienna, this mic is my daily driver and I can only say that I absolutely adore it. So far it just worked great with everything I recorded with it. (you can even see it in my picture, lol). All the insane extras are wonderful too, but foremost to me the sound was just wonderfully balanced. Also, it's kinda nice to know that my mic was built not too far from me. Thank you so much for all the great and inspirational content.

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

That’s so cool… I wish I could go see the factory

[@bernhardhenkes]

If you ever come to Vienna I'm sure they'd happily have you! I also love the whole story behind the company! Austrian Audio is basically the old AKG guys thatwere let go when they moved production (to China I think?). So they bought the old AKG factory and started Astrian Audio there. It's basically the OG AKG crew in the OG AKG factory. That was off the top of my head, I hope I got that at least roughly right. - @@RecordingStudioLoser

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

That’s the story I’ve heard

[@SquareWaveSymphonies]

My band uses the OC818 as overheads on drums in our rehearsal space. I love the things!

[@elwhagen]

One mic, one artist, one recording engineer/producer, two nice tracks!

[@HShorro]

BUYING THIS MIC TOMMORROW PERFECT TIMING TO WATCH THIS

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Let me know how it works out. Click the afillliate link if you want to show some love 💪sweetwater.sjv.io/Py9zzj

[@austinbridge]

Austrian Audio has been KILLING it since they started. Their technology is insane, yet it all sounds so classic. I can see Austrian being a studio staple in a few more years.

[@stupendousmusic4190]

I have an OC818 and it's fantastic

[@ricksmith201]

I have a pair of these and they’re fantastic. I also have a pair of their CC8 sdc mics that I love.

[@md4man]

I've been using a pair of these for my drum overheads for about a year now & can't see any reason to use anything else. I got just the right blend of capsules for my room and get excellent space and detail in my tracks. These mics are worth every penny.

[@DaneBryantFrazier]

Man this is a fantastic seeming mic. Really considering it. As a side note, I have those drums and they are SICK! Good stuff here man. And what a fantastic song and performance! Good work all around.

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Ludwig classic maples are 🔥

[@MillSounds]

I've been afraid to try this mic, I don't think I would get anything done during a session🤣 Thanks for the great review as always!

[@pvalenti]

Vincent is incredible!!! So is this mic! If I had $1250 to spend, this mic could easily be a major work horse in the studio. Hard to tell how good it sounded on the distorted bass. But I liked everything else I heard it do. Also not sure it could replace my go to for electric guitars which is dynamic plus ribbon, capsules aligned. But on drums both as a trash can and kick out it was very nice. It was as good as anything I've ever heard on acoustic and on vocal seemed incredibly detailed and soft...you would be hard pressed to get a more intimate sound from a modern u87. Very nice mic indeed. I haven't tried the tracks and the plugin. But the extra functionality would seem to cement this as one of the most useful mics of all time! Now who wants to sponsor me on one of these!? Hello? 😢

[@jamesstone5287]

Nice mic, but KILLER song!

[@68Snaps]

I never gave any credibility to after the fact polar pattern tweaking. Then I got my hands on a UAD sphere LX. I was blown away by how useful it is to select various polar patterns from the control room while the mic is recording. It's a really fantastic modern feature that shouldn't be seen as a mere gadget,

[@1loveMusic2003]

I new you were going to love that mic. I'm really wanting to splurge on one.

[@error8418]

Great review and nice song! Is it the best vocal mic ever made? No. Is it the best electric guitar mic? No... It's extremely versatile, that's what it is. And therefore every studio should have a couple of those and every hobbyist who can afford to have one expensive microphone that sounds great on almost everything can't go wrong with this one. Initially, I wasn't sure whether it was such a smart move to spend this much money on a microphone as a student, but there have been zero regrets so far. Also, thanks for the tip of staying away from budget gear. Knowing that I could easily sell this mic without losing much money, if I ever had to made the decision much easier.

[@spdcrzy]

Even though this is a condenser, I wonder...even at its price point, it makes the SM7B redundant for podcast use. You can even have just two of these mics for four guests.

[@jeffbridges6110]

the software for those mics is awesome.

[@AdamGotheridge]

Great video!

[@diegodesantamaria1311]

What an awesome video! Thanks for this! I only have one fan request. PLEASE bring a review of a EHRLUND microphone FROM Sweden (Ehr-M and Ehr-T)❤💯

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

I have never heard of these. I’ll see what I can do.

[@DevilTv-br1sf]

Killer video ! I've found a sale in a store nearby for Austrian Audio and Lewitt crazy deals and I'm wondering should I go for the Austrian or for the Pure Tube as my only mic for vocals! Thanks for your time 🤘

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

If it’s just for vocal and you like the sound of the oc. You can get the OC 18. Way cheaper and just cardiod

[@DevilTv-br1sf]

@@RecordingStudioLoser Gonna grab the OC18 then. Tnx for the quick reply.

[@chriscollins6238]

Great video. I am currently looking to buy a condenser mic, how would you compare this to the Mojave 300? I would only be recording vocals and electric/ acoustic guitar with it. And I probably can only afford one of them.

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Very different. The 300 has more mojo and color. Rounded bottom. If you want more of a workhorse the oc may be the way to go. But honestly this may come down to a taste thing. The 300 is such a good mic.

[@AlecBoyd]

Let’s see a video on the Soyuz 013

[@cristopherjohansson1323]

What is your favorite nowdays? I think you used the manley a lot in the past and then moved on to soyus?

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Soyuz 017 and LautenEden get used the most for sure. The Eden more lately

[@emmanuellec6917]

The song is awesome!! Can we here it somewhere (like Bendcamp or other)?

[@emmanuellec6917]

OMG! There are two... 🤯

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

They aren’t released yet. But I’m sure they will be soon

[@emmanuellec6917]

@@RecordingStudioLoser Yeaaah!! 🤟

[@narrator-timothymckean]

Can you still choose pickup patterns even if you don't use the dual outputs? ie. Can I set it to hypercardioid on the mic and just use one XLR?

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

Yes. You won’t be able to change it later

[@andrewmortimer1560]

Great song. Great musician with a great voice. Really fucking irritating 😂

[@RecordingStudioLoser]

😂 😂😂

[@stupendousmusic4190]

"Mazel Tov" ❓How many of your viewers actually know what that means, let alone even heard that saying before❓😉✡