Austrian Audio offers Hi-X55 with OC818

AustrianAudio OC818 Hi X55

Austrian Audio’s top-rated professional condenser mic is on sale now for a limited time. Any purchase of a new OC818 through May 31, 2024, also includes a complimentary pair of precision headphones, valued at €299.95 RRP (£299.00 RRP, $349.00 MAP). Users who wish to take advantage of this special offer and save on professional-grade recording gear can find an authorised Austrian Audio dealer on the website below. Handmade in Vienna, the OC818 is a multi-pattern dual-output condenser microphone loved by recording engineers, musicians, and broadcasters for its sonic clarity and workflow versatility.

Austrian Audio’s flagship mic is equipped with optional wireless control, dual outputs for recording each diaphragm separately, and a handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule for absolute precision. Melding classic and modern manufacturing processes, each OC818 is hand-assembled with care by Austrian Audio employees inside the company’s Vienna facility.

Key Features include:

  • The world’s first wireless control of analogue mic circuitry
  • Multiple polar patterns and seamless adjustment via remote control
  • Microprocessor control of polarisation voltages
  • Two different analogue high-pass filters with three settings
  • Two different types of analogue pads
  • Austrian Audio’s Open Acoustics Technology (OAT)

The first in Austrian Audio’s line of Hi-X (short for High Excursion) headphones, the Hi-X55 model is perfect for critical audio work, like detailed sound editing and restoration projects. The closed-back, over-ear design is also ideal for voice-over recordings. Made in Austria with no off-the-shelf components, this pair of pro-audio headphones offers precision, comfort, and durability for any listener.

Key Features include:

  • Custom-designed 44mm driver, unique ring magnet system, and copper-clad aluminium voice coil for ultimate refinement of sound
  • All-metal hinges and headband bow for long-lasting stability
  • Best-in-class comfort with soft memory foam earpads
  • Foldable design for portability and storage
  • Cable adapters to connect to professional or consumer equipment

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