Austrian Audio OD5 Active Dynamic Instrument Microphone

£161.00

This is the Austrian Audio OD5 Active Dynamic Instrument Microphone from Austrian Audio, available now in Dynamic Microphones category on MicPro. Read More below.

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Here's What Austrian Audio Say About the OD5

With the OD5, Austrian Audio introduces an active-dynamic microphone optimised for use on instruments.

Handmade in Vienna and subject to the strictest quality assurance processes, the OD5 instrument microphone once again comes with some special features in the usual Austrian Audio manner.

Most noticeable is the “Swivel Joint” mechanism. To simplify the positioning of the instrument microphone, Austrian Audio’s engineers have developed a suspension system for the microphone basket that allows a 220° rotation of the field. This allows the microphone to be precisely aligned to the sound source or according to personal sound preferences.

A feature already known from the OD505 vocal microphone is the active-dynamic circuit. This ensures that even long cable runs have no negative effect on the signal. In addition, the active-dynamic design allows the integration of a proper high-pass filter.

As a very versatile instrument microphone, the OD5 will find many uses. Perfectly suited for use on various drums; a custom mount is available as an optional accessory; it’s also superb on guitar amplifiers, as well as in front of wind instruments.

Made in Vienna. Again.

Key Features

  • Active dynamic capsule: ensures that even long cable runs have no negative effect on the signal.
  • Innovative Swivel Joint: allows 220° rotation of the microphone basket
  • Rugged die-cast body: ideal for the most challenging live environments
  • Directional characteristic: High Precision Cardioid
  • Switchable high pass filter: 80 Hz (2nd order), 120 Hz (2nd order)
  • Pad: -10 dB

Specifications

  • Directional characteristic: Cardioid
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz – 18 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 6.7 mV/Pa
  • Equivalent noise level: 21 dB SPL (A)
  • Max SPL: 151 dB SPL (>160dB SPL with pad)
  • Low cut filter: 80 Hz (2nd Order), 120 Hz (2nd Order)
  • Pad: -10 dB
  • Impedance: 275 Ω (symmetrical)
  • Load impedance: > 1 kΩ
  • Supply voltage: 48 V (< 1.5 mA)
  • Main Connector: XLR 3 pin
  • Dimensions: 147 x 82 x 54 mm
  • Weight: 265 g

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Austrian Audio

Austrian Audio is represented in the current MicPro catalogue by OC16, OC18, OD5, OC7 and related condenser or dynamic microphones. The listed range is relevant to studio, instrument and vocal microphone choices. When comparing these products, check capsule type, pickup pattern, intended source, maximum level, mounting, phantom power and placement. The catalogue gives buyers options for detailed studio capture as well as focused dynamic instrument work. This description is kept catalogue-led, so the individual model listing remains the source for exact specifications, compatibility and included accessories.

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Dynamic Microphones

Dynamic microphones use a moving-coil or related robust capsule design and are often chosen for live sound, broadcast, drums, guitar cabinets, vocals and loud sources. They generally tolerate handling and high sound-pressure levels well, while many need more preamp gain than a sensitive condenser. Compare polar pattern, proximity effect, off-axis behaviour, grille and mounting, plus the available gain and noise performance of the interface or mixer. A dynamic microphone can be a focused close-range tool, but the model’s response and placement determine whether it suits speech, stage or instrument work.

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Dynamic

Dynamic identifies a robust microphone design often used for live vocals, broadcast, drums, cabinets and loud sources. Compare gain requirements, proximity effect and pattern.