Austrian Audio OCB6 - Bass Drum Microphone
Description
The world’s first true large-diaphragm condenser bass drum microphone, handcrafted in Vienna and engineered to capture kick drum with unmatched clarity, punch, and control. At the heart of the Austrian Audio OC-B6 is the CKR6-B – a specially developed 1” large-diaphragm true condenser capsule, evolved from Austrian Audio’s ceramic capsule technology and re-engineered for extreme SPL.
The OC-B6 delivers consistent, uncompromising sound from every classic kick-mic position – inside the shell, right at the port, or outside the drum. Unlike conventional kick microphones, it doesn’t lock you into a single sound.
Its 220° swivel head makes placement fast and precise, even in tight setups, while the ultra-compact and rugged design performs flawlessly on stage and in the studio. One microphone. Every approach. Every genre. No swaps. No second guesses.
Inside. Outside. At the port. Always right.
The OC-B6 is engineered without shortcuts. Its discrete electronics deliver lightning-fast transient response and extreme headroom – no chips, no bottlenecks, no loss of information. A precisely tuned 25 Hz subsonic filter removes inaudible rumble and infrasound, preserving headroom where it matters most.
The integrated stand thread eliminates clips entirely, making setup faster, cleaner, and more reliable – night after night. This is professional kick-drum engineering, stripped down to what truly matters.
No gimmicks. Just performance.
By doubling the diaphragm-to-electrode distance and lowering the resonance frequency, the CKR6-B achieves virtually unlimited headroom while subtly shaping the low-frequency response for kick drum perfection. The result: a condenser capsule that stays clean, stable, and musical – even at levels that destroy ordinary microphones.
Endless headroom. Zero coloration
- True large-diaphragm condenser bass drum mic
- >170 dB SPL handling — zero distortion, even at extreme levels
- No pre-EQ or coloration — total tonal flexibility
- 25 Hz subsonic filter removes unwanted rumble
- 220° rotatable head for effortless placement (inside, outside, or at the port)
- Compact, rugged design with built-in mic thread (no clip required)
