The new OD505 Active Dynamic and OC707 Handheld Condenser microphones bring studio performance to the stage
Austrian Audio and UK distributor Sound Technology Ltd are pleased to announce immediate availability of the OD505 and OC707, two new microphones that bring Austrian Audio's acclaimed studio-quality microphone experience and technology to handheld vocal mics that are designed for live performance.
The OC707 is a rugged vocal microphone with a die-cast body and true condenser technology for superior sound on stage. Developed and built in Vienna, the OC707 contains a small-diaphragm condenser capsule with a frequency response optimised for the human voice. The capsule is handmade in Austrian Audio’s facilities in Vienna. Its combination of low self-noise (19 dB SPL) and high sound pressure level (150 dB SPL) results in an impressive dynamic range, creating a vocal microphone that has all the important characteristics of a studio mic but can withstand the rigours of everyday stage use.
The OD505 is an Active Dynamic microphone that combines the advantages of a dynamic stage mic with the sonic refinements of a condenser microphone. This outstanding vocal microphone achieves nearly the same sensitivity as a condenser mic due to its state-of-the-art dual capsule design where the bottom capsule is phase-inverted and passively switched.
These new microphones utilise Austrian Audio's special Open Acoustics Technology, which allows sound to enter the capsule almost entirely unimpeded from all sides. Contact points between the mounted capsule and the enclosure are reduced to a minimum, allowing for an open and natural sound without any colouration. The reduction of sound-reflecting surfaces in the vicinity of the capsule ensures that the signal source is reproduced as resonance-free as possible while advanced materials and sophisticated mechanics reduce unwanted vibrations even further. Supercardiod, respectively cardioid, polar patterns with excellent off-axis rejection along with breakthrough design ensure maximum suppression of feedback.
“We are proud to say that the OD505 and OC707 are “Made in Austria”, guaranteeing world-class quality and sustainability,” states Martin Seidl, CEO. “Only the highest quality materials and techniques are used in design and manufacturing and our testing is performed in our own anechoic chamber in our Vienna facility.”
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Pricing & Availability
- Austrian Audio OC707 - £359 RRP inc VAT
- Austrian Audio OD505 - £229 RRP inc VAT
Both models are available now.
Austrian Audio is distributed in the UK/ROI by Sound Technology Ltd. For more information please call 01462 480000 or visit www.soundtech.co.uk/music-retail/austrian-audio.
