Precision in Every Detail The Austrian Audio OC7 is engineered for ultimate precision, delivering consistent, high-fidelity performance across any stage or studio environment. Built with a true condenser design and optimized specifically for instruments, it captures the subtle nuances of every note. Whether live or recorded, the OC7 ensures your sound remains authentic, rich, and true to life. A new angle on great sound. The OC7 translates Austrian Audio’s superior true condenser technology and sonic signature into a specialized design for close-miking instruments, drums and amplifiers. Our proprietary OCC7 capsule gives the OC7 a wide frequency response and high SPL resistance, so you can record everything from acoustic guitar to snare drums with clarity and nuance.The microphone’s original swivel joint design offers 220º rotation for maximum flexibility and accuracy in even the tightest spaces. Like any good instrument microphone, the OC7 can also take a direct hit from a drumstick and not miss a beat thanks to its ultra-durable metal enclosure. Simple and reliable, the OC7 will inspire you to capture recordings from a new perspective. Tailored for Transients Designed specifically to handle instruments with fast attacks, the OC7 includes a -10dB pad and handles sound pressure levels of over 160dB. It’s perfect for high-impact sources like drums, acoustic guitars, or brass, while the cardioid pattern ensures focused pickup with minimal ambient interference, keeping your recordings clean and controlled.