Austrian Audio OC818 Review / Test (C414 XLII, XLS, TLM103, U87 Ai Comparison)

Today I review one of the best microphones I’ve ever used, the Austrian Audio OC818 which is the same as the OC18. This is a multi pattern / multi output microphone that has a detailed and balanced sound. It also allows you to adjust the polar pattern in post.

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00:00 - Intro
00:09 - Price
00:27 - Setup
00:43 - What’s in the Box
01:34 - Build Quality / Walkthrough
02:14 - Specifications
02:43 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)
04:21 - Plosive Test
04:31 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test
04:53 - Background Noise Test (Keyboard Test)
05:11 - Untreated Room Test
05:45 - High Pass Filter Switch Demo
06:41 - Mic Resonance Tap Test
06:55 - Desk Bump & Boom Arm Bump Rejection Test
07:11 - Windscreen Demonstration
07:40 - Pad Switch Demo
08:58 - High End Preamp / Interface Comparison
10:04 - sE Electronics sE4400a Comparison
10:38 - AKG C414 XLII Comparison
11:02 - AKG C414 XLS Comparison
11:27 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison
11:55 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison
12:27 - Music Test
13:39 - Reason For Mini XLR Output (Polar Pattern Designer)
16:28 - Bluetooth Control Demo
17:57 - Pros & Cons
19:52 - Overall Thoughts
21:28 - Recommendation
22:22 - Outro (5 Year Anniversary of Podcastage)

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