The Austrian Audio OD5 is a cardioid, active-dynamic microphone that utilizes the company's proprietary Open Acoustics technology to capture an open and transparent instrument sound in the studio or live on stage. Great for musicians and sound techs, it features a swivel-joint mechanism that simplifies the process of making fine adjustments to microphone angles by a few degrees without losing their position completely. With a 20 Hz to 18 kHz frequency response and capable of handling up to 151 dB of SPL, the OD5 is ideally suited for use on various percussion and drums, guitar and bass cabinets, and in front of wind instruments. The mic is handmade in Vienna and subjected to the strictest quality assurance processes.
The active-dynamic capsule is perfectly protected by the microphone basket, allowing it to be safely positioned, even in places where the microphone might be subjected to knocks.
The OD5 is equipped with a CAB (Cut-and-Boost) filter applied at 80 Hz, which is particularly well suited for use with guitar amplifiers—the filter removes the unusable low-frequency sound and at the same time increases pressure in the bass range. The mic also features a common 2nd-order high-pass filter at 120 Hz.
The mic has a high sensitivity usually found in condenser microphones. With an outstanding 151 dB SPL (>160 dB SPL with pad), the OD5 is extremely resistant to overload. A -10 dB pad, which lowers sensitivity by reducing the capsule voltage, enables you to use the mic in front of the loudest sound sources.