Audio Technica AT4081 Pencil Type Bidirectional Active Ribbon Mic w/ Clamp

Born from the ashes of Vienna’s legendary AKG studios, Austrian Audio emerged in July 2017 with a mission to honour their storied heritage whilst forging a bold new path in professional audio. Founded by former AKG engineers after the closure of their iconic Vienna facility, this passionate team brings decades of expertise and an unwavering commitment to the “Made in Vienna” tradition that has defined premium microphone craftsmanship for generations.

The OC18 represents Austrian Audio’s philosophy of refined simplicity – a classic cardioid microphone that strips away unnecessary complexity to focus on pure sonic excellence. Built around the same foundation as their flagship OC818, this model features the handcrafted CKR12 ceramic capsule with a single diaphragm design and factory-calibrated bias voltage, eliminating the need for digital processing whilst maintaining exceptional consistency.

What sets the OC18 apart is Austrian Audio’s remarkable manufacturing precision – every OC18 and OC818 microphone is matched to within 1dB of each other. This meticulous attention to detail means any two units can function seamlessly as a stereo pair, giving recording engineers and musicians the confidence that comes with true Austrian craftsmanship and engineering excellence.