Austrian Audio OC818 User Manual

OC818 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
with Multiple Polar Patterns
Owner’s Manual
Introduction and Safety Instructions
Please read, understand, and follow all instructions in this manual
before using this product.
This product was made for professional users and we ask you to
follow a few restrictions to guarantee a hassle-free workflow for you,
and to keep the product in perfect working condition:
• Please do not operate this product in other than the
intended use cases.
• Do not use if the product is defective
• Always keep and operate the product in a dry and safe place
• Do not expose it to excessive heat (for example, do not leave
it in your car parked in the sun)
• If you need to bring the product inside from the cold, please
give it time to reach adequate temperature before use
(allowed storage temperature range: -25°C to 60°C).
• Do not operate outside the intended operating temperature range: 0°C to 55°C
• Do not use this product in a wet or in humid environment
• Do not drop
• When used upside down (for example in the OCH8 or OCS8) make sure that a tight fit is
achieved and do not operate it upside down right above personnel
• Only connect the back output of the OC818 to an OCR8 Bluetooth® dongle or the OCC8 mini
XLR cable. Do not connect that output to any other devices
• This product requires a phantom power source of 48V (+/-4V), max draw is 4mA (with OCR8
connected).
• Please keep this product away from small children and persons who are not able to operate
professional audio equipment (some sound technicians with gray pony-tails included)
• If you need to clean the product, do this only with a soft dry cloth
• Please do not use any third-party accessories unless otherwise stated
• Do not disassemble the product, as there are no user-serviceable parts inside (but plenty of
components to mess up)
• The length of the XLR cable must not exceed 30m.
• Do not remove the sticker
Thank you for reading the instructions so far, and thank you for putting your trust in Austrian Audio.

Austrian Audio OC818 Specifications

General

Type	Condenser
Frequency Range	20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity	13 mV/Pa
Pad	-10 dB, -20 dB
Low Cut Filter	40 Hz, 80 Hz, 160 Hz
Power Requirements	48 V Phantom Power
Polar Patterns	Cardioid, Figure-8, Omni
Max SPL	148 dB SPL
Output Connector	XLR
Equivalent Noise Level	9 dB(A)

Summary

Introduction and Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

Covers safe operation, environmental conditions, handling, and maintenance guidelines for the OC818 microphone.

OC818 Operation Guide

Microphone Setup and Placement

Instructions on correct microphone positioning, orientation, and secure fitting for optimal audio capture.

Polar Pattern Selection

Guidance on choosing directional characteristics and utilizing preset modes for versatile recording applications.

High Pass Filter and Pad Controls

Learn to use the HPF for low-frequency reduction and the Pad switch to manage high sound pressure levels.

Dual Mode and Remote Control

Dual Mode and PolarDesigner

Utilize the dual outputs for independent capsule signals, enabling post-production polar pattern manipulation.

Operating the OCR8 Bluetooth Dongle

Connects the OC818 to smart devices via Bluetooth for remote control using the PolarPilot application.

PolarPilot App and Advanced Settings

Bluetooth Connection and Setup

Steps to establish a secure Bluetooth connection between the OCR8 dongle and your smart device.

Using PolarPilot for Control and Monitoring

Remote adjustment of polar patterns, filters, pads, and monitoring signal levels via the PolarPilot app.

Preset Mode and Saving Settings

Storing and recalling favorite microphone configurations, including pattern and filter settings, for quick access.