Austrian Audio CC8-SC

Handcrafted in Vienna, the CC8-SC is a supercardioid small-diaphragm condenser microphone built for the highest demands in both studio and live environments. Featuring Austrian Audio’s OCC7 capsule and a transformerless circuit, it delivers a transparent, natural sound with exceptionally linear response.

With a best-in-class self-noise of just 13 dB(A) and the ability to handle a staggering 155 dB SPL without distortion, the CC8-SC offers outstanding clarity and an impressive dynamic range. Its focused supercardioid pickup pattern ensures precise isolation of the source while minimizing bleed from surrounding instruments. A subtle roll-off in the highs and lows helps tame harsh overtones and stage rumble at the source – giving engineers a cleaner signal and more creative freedom in the mix.

Built to last and ready for any session or stage, the CC8-SC features a rugged housing, along with switchable pad and high-pass filter.

Whether you’re miking underheads, rides or hi-hats - the CC8-SC gives you the focus your drum sound deserves. The supercardioid pattern isolates precisely, helping you keep the snare out of the cymbal mics. Smooth highs tame harsh transients, and the integrated bass roll-off keeps your mix clean and controlled. With its high SPL handling, the CC8-SC captures every detail - no matter how hard you hit!

The CC8-SC is built for nuance. Violin, flute, classical guitar, vibraphone, harp, foley - when it's about subtlety, low self-noise makes all the difference. Even with heavy processing and compression, your signal stays pure, without unwanted noise building up across multiple tracks. You get a clean signal-to-noise ratio - and nothing gets in the way of your sound!

At the heart of the CC8-SC lies the OCC7 capsule - an acoustic masterpiece, developed and manufactured in-house. It captures even the finest dynamic details and subtle nuances with utmost precision. This high-end capsule delivers a sound that is clear, natural, and uncompromising.

Every CC8-SC is individually measured and calibrated at the factory to within +/-0.5 dB sensitivity at 1 kHz. This strict precision means any CC8-SC can be seamlessly match-paired with another, no matter when it was produced - ensuring consistency and reliability for stereo and ensemble recording setups.