Real condenser microphone with the popular OC sound, specially optimized for use with instruments. OCC7 small diaphragm cartridge handcrafted in Vienna. "Swivel Joint" mechanism to simplify instrument microphone placement. Austrian Audio's well-known Open Acoustics technology ensures precise directionality. Both the microphone basket and capsule suspension are designed to prevent acoustic interference. Sources from behind can also pass through the capsule, achieving an extremely precise cardioid characteristic. This "linear cardioid" polar pattern captures sound not only from the front, but also from behind or from the sides, perfectly and without distortion. This ensures that even the sometimes inevitable crosstalk from other instruments sounds good. The capsule is perfectly protected by the microphone basket and can therefore be placed even in places where the microphone may suffer knocks or slight movements. The OC7 is equipped with a 2nd order high-pass filter with an operating frequency of 40 or 80 Hz. A -10dB pad, which results in lower sensitivity by reducing capsule tension, allows it to be used against louder sound sources. With an exceptional maximum SPL, it is extremely resistant to overload. Its open and transparent sound makes the OC7 a very flexible instrument microphone. It is ideal for use with all instruments that have particularly bright transients: all types of percussion instruments, such as snare drums and toms, but also piano and acoustic guitar. Its open, silky sound also lends itself to use with various stringed instruments.