Austrian Audio has applied its masterful microphone design expertise to the CC8, a small membrane condenser microphone, and the results are impressive. Featuring a modern, transformerless design built around a custom handcrafted true condenser capsule, the CC8 is exceptionally well engineered to deliver rich, classic sound in the Viennese tradition. Equipped with 10 and 20dB preamp attenuators, the CC8 achieves an impressive maximum SPL of 156dB, making it ideal for high-decibel on-stage and studio applications such as drum and percussion overheads. But the CC8's crystal-clear tone and fast transient response also make it ideal for capturing strings, piano, steel guitar, and other acoustic instruments where nuance is critical. A switchable 60Hz/120Hz highpass filter further increases the versatility of this incredible microphone. Add one - or preferably, a stereo pair - to your microphone collection today and hear what you've been missing

Surprising versatility and value

Designed, developed and manufactured in Vienna, the City of Music, the CC8 offers exceptional performance, flexibility, build quality and value - but that's what we've come to expect from Austrian Audio. The CC8 has a class-leading dynamic range, with a robust handling capacity of 156dB SPL and an equivalent noise level of 16dB. Combined with its versatile cardioid polar pattern and excellent off-axis response, this means you can use it on stage, for example on drum overheads - with high-gain guitar amps on either side - and it will pick up the subtleties of the drummer's cymbal work. Meanwhile, in the studio, it will flawlessly capture the nuances of a silent classical string quartet performance with thrilling realism in reproduction. Whatever your goal with the Austrian Audio CC8, you'll be impressed with the results.

Excellent build quality and performance

As a class, small-diaphragm condenser microphones are like sharp, precise arrows in the recording engineer's arsenal. In contrast to large-diaphragm designs (which offer their own unique advantages), their low-mass capsules enable the speed to optimally capture shimmering detail in transient-rich sources such as acoustic guitar and cymbals. With its Austrian origins, the CC8 naturally not only excels in such applications, but also in relatively low-dynamic sources such as ensembles and classical chorales. And you can be confident using a pair of them for stereo pickup, as each CC8 is accurately calibrated to within +/- 0.5 dB at 1 kHz. Whether you work in music recording, live sound, or broadcasting, the Austrian Audio CC8's linear frequency response, beautifully natural, open sound, and silky smooth highs make it a microphone you'll use constantly.

CHARACTERISTICS:

True-condenser technology
Modern design without transformer
Precise cardioid pattern; excellent off-axis response
Frequency range: 20Hz - 20kHz
Accurately calibrated to +/- 0.5dB at 1kHz
Metal box, lid and grill
Switchable 2nd order high pass filter: 60Hz, 120Hz
10dB preamp attenuation, -20dB allows maximum SPL of 156dB
Equivalent noise level: 16dB SPL (A-weighted)
Includes microphone clips, wind shields, stereo bar and carrying case.

Technical specifications:

Microphone Type: Condenser
Mono/Stereo: Stereo Pair
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Diaphragm Size: Small
Frequency Range: 20Hz-20kHz
Maximum SPL: 156dB SPL
Sensitivity: 15mV/Pa
Output Impedance: 275 ohms
Self-noise: 16dB (A-weighted)
Low Frequency Cut Filter: 60Hz, 120Hz
Attenuation: -10dB, -20dB
Color: Silver
Connector: XLR
Power Supply: Phantom Power 48V
Dimensions: 5.51" x 0.90" (each)
Weight: 0.35 lbs. (each)
Included Accessories: Carrying Case, Stereo Bar, Protective Foam, Microphone Clip
Manufacturer Part Number: 18013F10200