Austrian Audio OD5

Name: OD5
Brand: Austrian Audio
SKU: 366839
Price: 235.00 EUR
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ID : 366839

EAN : 9120097810212

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Essential Information About the Austrian Audio OD5 Instrument Microphone
• Ultra-fast and ultra-precise placement thanks to the "Swivel Joint" pivot mechanism (220-degree rotation), ideal when space is limited around a drum kit or speaker cabinet.
• Active dynamic microphone inspired by the OD505: stabilized impedance, comfortable output level, and consistent signal even with long cable runs (48 V phantom power required).
• Designed for very powerful sources: -10 dB pad, 80 Hz or 120 Hz high-pass filter (2nd order), and maximum SPL of 151 dB (over 160 dB with pad).
• Cardioid polar pattern with controlled off-axis rejection, handcrafted in Vienna with rigorous quality control for reliable field performance.

OD5

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From stage to studio: Austrian Audio DNA adapted for instruments

With the OD5, Austrian Audio transfers the sound approach and robustness philosophy of its active dynamic range into a format designed for instruments. While a "classic" dynamic microphone can vary more depending on the preamp, cable length, or electrical environment, the OD5 relies on active electronics (inherited from the OD505 principles) to provide a more consistent and predictable capture. The result: a microphone that naturally integrates into a live mic collection while maintaining the precision and cleanliness expected in the studio.

This continuity logic in the range is also felt in the ergonomics: the "Swivel Joint" system is one of those details that truly changes daily workflow. In concerts or sessions, it allows quick repositioning, repeating a setup, and fine-tuning the angle without disturbing the entire stand and clip arrangement around the source.

A microphone designed for fast, clean, and reproducible takes

The Austrian Audio OD5 targets musicians, sound engineers, and service providers who move quickly between soundchecks, stage changes, and recording sessions with a clear requirement: saving time without sacrificing quality. On snare drums, toms, percussion, guitar amps, bass amps, brass, or woodwinds, it aims for a direct, usable capture with good control of off-axis sound.

Its cardioid pattern helps isolate the source in noisy environments (monitors, close cymbals, amp bleed), while maintaining a stable image. In home studios, it becomes an effective ally for amp or percussion recordings without fighting room resonances: you frame the source, clean up the low end if needed, and get a track that sits more easily in the mix.

Technical specifications

Frequency response	20 Hz - 18 kHz	Capsule	dynamic
Category	instrument microphone	Color	Black
Directivity	cardioid

Questions frequently asked

Does the Austrian Audio OD5 require phantom power?

The active dynamic electronics require 48 V phantom power, consuming less than 2.2 mA. The balanced output has an impedance of 275 ohms.

Which microphone is suitable for snare drum, toms, and guitar amp?

The cardioid pattern helps isolate the source from cymbals, monitor wedges, or nearby amps. The maximum SPL is 151 dB, exceeding 160 dB SPL with the -10 dB pad engaged.

Is the OD5 swivel joint useful on a drum kit?

The Swivel Joint mechanism allows 220 degrees of rotation to adjust the mic angle without moving the stand.

How to reduce unwanted bass with this microphone?

A switchable 2nd-order 80 Hz high-pass filter attenuates vibrations and stage rumble. This feature also helps control proximity effect when placing close to a membrane or drumhead. The -10 dB pad can be activated on high-level sources.