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Intelligent design, handmade in Austria
Every piece of the OD505 has been hand-selected and designed with precision engineering to deliver a truly unique performance from a dynamic microphone. Newly developed proprietary 3D Pop Noise Diffuser effectively eliminates any impact of plosives, no matter the proximity to your microphone. For a vocal microphone, this is key in ensuring a smooth delivery of your voice no matter if you're singing at the top of your lungs or podcasting with friends. Another first for the OD505 is the use of Open Acoustics Technology. This reduces the contact points between the capsule and the handle of the microphone, creating a suspension that eliminates any further vibrations you might encounter on stage. A result of this is a clean and natural tone without any resonance, letting it highlight your vocals with more detail than ever before.
Revolutionary condenser performance from a dynamic microphone
Constructed with proprietary active circuitry, the Austrian Audio OD505 does require phantom power in order to activate the capsule. Measuring at 4.4 mV /Pa, the OD505 produces almost the same levels of sensitivity as even the best studio-quality condenser microphones. Because of the active circuitry, the OD505 is able to produce a consistent sound, regardless of the microphone preamp or the resistance of the cable that is used. The bottom of the dual-capsule design is a passive capsule and is polarity inverted, with this, it effectively eliminates unwanted handling noise that might typically plague a condenser microphone when used on stage. Combined with the onboard 2nd order high-pass filter, you can reduce any vibrational rumbling from handling to maintain a crystal clear signal for your live vocal performances.
Versatile application for on-stage and in the studio
Designed to be the perfect combination of a dynamic stage microphone with the sonic refinements of a studio condenser microphone, the OD505 Active Dynamic Vocal Microphone is suited for use both on the stage or in the recording studio. The state of the art dual capsule design ensures the OD505 can compete with the sensitivity of a condenser microphone to ensure that every detail can be captured in immense detail, making it ideal for studio recordings of a dynamic female lead vocal. Utilising the proprietary Open Acoustics Technology, the OD505 capsule allows sound to enter the capsule entirely unimpeded from all sides. This in turn allows for the contact points between the capsule and enclosure to be reduced to a minimum to deliver an open and natural sound with little to no colouration.
The Open Acoustics technology does serve more purpose than for sound quality. It significantly reduces the number of sound-reflecting surfaces on the face of the capsule, ensuring a resonance-free performance whilst eliminating noise from handling, bumps and background rumbling. By isolating the microphone more, the capsule design makes the Austrian Audio OD505 ideal for live vocals. Background noise from other instruments or ambient noise from within the venue can cause problems for many condenser microphones when on stage. Often they will be too sensitive to these noises and they will be picked up through the microphone. To combat this, the OD505 uses a tight supercardioid polar pattern to effectively eliminate off-axis noise. Because of this, you can crank the gain higher without worrying about feedback as the microphone only picks up directionally what's in front of it instead of the instruments and noise around you.
Suitable for a wide range of instruments including vocals and acoustic guitar, the OD505 is a work-horse microphone that will suit any vocal broadcasting environment such as podcasts, vloggers, streamers or broadcasters.
Features
- Best of both worlds - a tough stage mic with the soul of a studio microphone
- Exceptional noise suppresision through smart dual capsule design
- Natural and resonant-free sound through the open acoustics technology
- Supercarioid polar pattern provides superb off-axis rejection
- Suitable for on-stage and in the studio applications such as vocals and acoustic guitar
- Ideal for podcasters, streamers and broadcasters
- Active dynamic circuit increases sensitivity to condenser microphone level
- Achieve consistent sound, regardless of the impedance of the microphone preamp
- Rugged die-cast body can meet the demands of live performances
- Proprietary 3D Pop Noise Diffuser to reduce the effect of plosives
- Switchable second-order high-pass filter
- Hand-made in Austria using premium parts and components
- Package includes microphone, microphone clip and carry case
Specifications
- Directional characteristic: Supercardioid
- Frequency range: 35 Hz – 16 kHz
- Sensitivity: 4.4 mV/Pa
- Max. SPL: 154 dB SPL
- Low cut filter: 120 Hz (2nd order)
- Impedance: 275 Ohm (symmetrical)
- Load impedance: Less than 1 Kohm
- Supply voltage: 48 V (less than 1 mA)
- Main Connector: XLR 3 pin
- Dimensions: 194 x 53 x 53 mm
- Weight: 340 g
- Product code: AUA0024