Austrian Audio - CC8 Supercardioid Microphone

The CC8-SC embodies Austrian Audio's uncompromising approach to professional condenser microphones. Handcrafted in Vienna, this supercardioid condenser microphone uses the OCC7 capsule, developed and produced in-house, to deliver linear response, high transient fidelity and immediate sonic transparency.

This microphone features a particularly effective supercardioid pick-up pattern. This precise focus allows the main source to be picked up with authority, while drastically reducing unwanted feedback.

In a live context, this translates into better separation of sources and greater control of the mix. In the studio, this directional pattern produces clean, detailed recordings that are easy to integrate into complex arrangements.

The frequency response, deliberately controlled at the extremes, helps to contain undesirable bass resonances and soften aggressive highs as soon as they are picked up. Combined with an extremely low self-noise of just 13 dB(A), this approach guarantees a clear signal, even from the most delicate or heavily compressed sources.

Strings, woodwinds, fine percussion, cymbals, acoustic instruments or close miking all benefit from a high level of detail without the build-up of unwanted noise.

Capable of withstanding up to 155dB SPL, the CC8-SC remains perfectly at ease on loud sources such as drums, percussion or amplifiers, without saturation or loss of definition.

Built-in low-cut filters and switchable attenuators offer immediate flexibility for adapting the microphone to each recording situation.

Each CC8-SC is individually measured and calibrated to a tolerance of ±0.5dB at 1kHz, ensuring exemplary consistency between multiple microphones, ideal for stereo or multi-channel set-ups. This makes the CC8-SC the tool of choice for sound engineers looking for precision, control and reliability, session after session.