{"product_id":"austrian-audio-cc8-354305","title":"CC8","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Viennese \"pencil\" mic, blending heritage and modern approach\u003c\/h3\u003eThe CC8 follows the tradition of small diaphragm condenser \"pencil\" microphones, renowned for their fast transient response and ability to capture details with finesse. Designed and manufactured in Vienna, it embraces this philosophy of clear and detailed sound capture, relying on a handcrafted capsule and mechanics built for intensive use. Whether used in mono or stereo pair configurations, the CC8 positions itself as a versatile reference tool: neutral enough to respect the source, yet with a controlled presence that facilitates mix placement.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho is the CC8 for and in which contexts does it excel?\u003c\/h3\u003eThis microphone is aimed at sound engineers, stage technicians, backliners, and discerning musicians who want precise imaging, excellent clarity, and reliable performance at high levels. In the studio, it is particularly effective for overheads, cymbals, hi-hats, percussion, and kit ambience, where the speed of a small diaphragm makes a difference on attack. When recording acoustic instruments, it highlights string detail (acoustic guitars, mandolins, violins), piano definition, woodwind projection, and the coherence of classical ensembles. On stage, its cardioid pattern helps contain bleed while maintaining a natural sound on stage.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeatures designed for clean, stable recordings that are easy to mix\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eA handcrafted capsule for faithful capture\u003c\/h4\u003eThe heart of the CC8 is a genuine handmade small diaphragm condenser capsule. The goal is clear: a linear frequency response that avoids excessive coloration and preserves the character of the source. The result is a detailed and clear image, with well-controlled highs that remain smooth on bright sources. The cardioid pattern enhances placement precision, improves isolation, and offers good rear rejection, useful for close miking and stage environments.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHigh SPL and built-in pads: security for aggressive sources\u003c\/h4\u003eWith a maximum SPL of 156 dB, the CC8 is designed to handle extreme levels without distortion. This is a decisive advantage on energetic snare drums, brass instruments at fortissimo, or percussion generating very fast peaks. The -10 dB and -20 dB attenuators allow input level adjustment, preserving headroom before clipping and optimizing preamp gain, while maintaining a clean and usable signal from the start.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTwo high-pass filters to control low end from the recording stage\u003c\/h4\u003eThe 60 Hz and 120 Hz high-pass filters (2nd order) provide immediate cleanup: reducing stage rumble, mic stand vibrations, handling noise, and controlling overly dominant low frequencies. On overheads, this helps clarify cymbal imaging without unnecessarily weighing down the low end\u0026#59; on acoustic guitar or strings, it improves precision and clarity with less corrective EQ needed during mixing.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch4\u003eLow noise and coherence in stereo recording\u003c\/h4\u003eWith a specified equivalent noise of 16 dB(A), the CC8 is also suitable for more nuanced sources and recordings where silence is crucial (ambiences, acoustic ensembles, pianissimo passages). This signal purity contributes to better definition when increasing gain and a more stable sense of detail. In stereo pairs, this neutral and quiet approach helps build a coherent and natural image, whether in XY, ORTF, or ambient recording configurations depending on your workflow.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec style=\"width:100%;table-layout:fixed\"\u003e\n\u003ccolgroup\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003ccol style=\"width:25%\"\u003e\u003c\/colgroup\u003e\n  \u003ctr style=\"background-color:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-l:1;--wb-r:4;--wb-lb:var(--wb-neutral-50);--wb-rb:transparent\"\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response - 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