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Austrian Audio OC-S10 Review | 76 Data compared

Avg. price:~£2,330Connection type:XLRTransducer type:condenserMax SPL:147 dB SPLSupported sample rates:N/A kHzOutput connector type:XLR

Austrian Audio OC-S10 Review: Compare 76 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Microphones category and whether it is worth buying.

6.9

Overall score

Score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the microphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best microphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
Score components

75%

6.9

Technical score

25%

?

User score

â–¼Worse than 54% of microphones
6.9

Technical score

Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components

20%

8.8

Audio Performance

20%

4.0

Recording

16%

10

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.0

Controls & Features

10%

4.0

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

5.2

Connectivity

3%

6.8

Design

3%

9.4

Accessories

â–²Better than 56% of microphones
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

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Best prices

    N/A~ £2,330

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Technical Specifications of microphone Austrian Audio OC-S10

Technical score
Technical score
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Microphones category across these key areas: Audio Performance, Connectivity, Recording, Pickup Patterns, Controls & Features, Power, Design, Accessories, Compatibility.
When it matters
When you want to compare microphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 56% of models
Score components:

20%

8.8

Audio Performance

20%

4.0

Recording

16%

10

Pickup Patterns

16%

7.0

Controls & Features

10%

4.0

Power

7%

7.2

Compatibility

5%

5.2

Connectivity

3%

6.8

Design

3%

9.4

Accessories

6.9
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Score components

70%

?

User ratings

30%

?

Number of reviews

?
Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the microphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Austrian Audio OC-S10 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 68.3% of microphones.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
5.2/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the microphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a microphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

60%

6.9

Overall score

40%

1.0

Price

5.2
Microphone type
studio
Transducer type
condenser
Diaphragm size
25.4 mm
Capsule type
dual
Sensitivity
-37.1 dBV/Pa
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Connection type
XLR
Output connector type
XLR
Headphone output
no
Headphone output
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a headphone output. 62.8% of microphones include this output.
3.5 mm audio jack
no
3.5 mm audio jack
no
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack. 63.3% of microphones include this connector.
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
6.35 mm audio jack connector
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone does not include a 6.35 mm jack. 2% of microphones include this connector.
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Supported sample rates
N/A
Supported bit depths
N/A
Audio interface sample rate
N/A
Audio interface bit depth
N/A
Signal-to-noise ratio (DAC)
N/A
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N. of polar patterns
5
N. of polar patterns
5
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <1 – >4
The number of selectable polar patterns offered by this microphone is 5, which is higher than that of 99.5% of microphones and equal to that of 0.5% of microphones.
Base set before PolarDesigner custom expansion.
Cardioid pattern
yes
Cardioid pattern
yes
â–² Better than 9% of models
This microphone supports a cardioid pickup pattern. 91% of microphones support this pattern.
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
Omnidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This microphone supports an omnidirectional pickup pattern. 25.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Hypercardioid pattern
yes
Hypercardioid pattern
yes
★ Better than 99% of models
This microphone supports a hypercardioid pickup pattern. 1% of microphones support this pattern.
Bidirectional pattern
yes
Bidirectional pattern
yes
â–² Better than 83% of models
This microphone supports a bidirectional pickup pattern. 16.6% of microphones support this pattern.
Mute function
no
Mute function
no
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
This microphone does not include a mute function. 68.3% of microphones include this control.
Onboard gain control
no
Onboard gain control
no
â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
This microphone does not include onboard gain control. 51.3% of microphones include this control.
Volume control levels
0
Volume control levels
0
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This microphone offers volume output of 0 which is lower than that of 65.7% of microphones and equal to that of 34.3% of microphones.
Flat DSP mode
no
Flat DSP mode
no
â–¼ Worse than 26% of models
This microphone does not support a flat DSP mode. 25.6% of microphones offer this processing option.
DSP presets
0
DSP presets
0
â–¼ Worse than 17% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This microphone offers 0 DSP presets, which is fewer than 16.6% of microphones and equal to 83.4% of microphones.
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Phantom power required
yes
Phantom power required
yes
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
This microphone requires phantom power. 9.1% of microphones also require phantom power.
Phantom power voltage
48 V
USB bus-powered
no
USB bus-powered
no
â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
This microphone does not support USB bus power. 86.4% of microphones support USB-powered operation.
Battery life
N/A
Height
205 mm
Height
205 mm
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
This microphone is 205 mm tall, which is taller than 68.2% of microphones.
Width
63 mm
Width
63 mm
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <48 mm – >109 mm
This microphone is 63 mm wide, which is wider than 62.6% of microphones and equal in width to 0.5% of microphones.
Thickness
63 mm
Thickness
63 mm
â–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Market range: <45 mm – >114 mm
This microphone is 63 mm thick, which is thicker than 56.8% of microphones and equal in thickness to 0.5% of microphones.
Weight
710 g
Weight
710 g
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
This microphone weighs 710 g, which is heavier than 67.2% of microphones and equal in weight to 1.6% of microphones.
Microphone only.
Body material
metal
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Included accessories
shock mount; pop filter; carrying case
Shock mount included
yes
Shock mount included
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This microphone includes a shock mount. 49.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Pop filter included
yes
Pop filter included
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This microphone includes a pop filter. 60.3% of microphones include this accessory.
Windscreen included
?
Cable length
N/A
Android compatibility
no
Android compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Android. 66.3% of microphones are compatible with Android.
Requires external audio interface.
iOS compatibility
no
iOS compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This microphone is not compatible with iOS. 61.8% of microphones are compatible with iOS.
Requires external audio interface.
Windows compatibility
yes
Windows compatibility
yes
Category Benchmark
This microphone is compatible with Windows. 100% of microphones are compatible with Windows.
Requires audio interface.
macOS compatibility
yes
macOS compatibility
yes
â–² Better than 1% of models
This microphone is compatible with macOS. 99.5% of microphones are compatible with macOS.
Requires audio interface.
Xbox compatibility
no
Xbox compatibility
no
â–¼ Worse than 2% of models
This microphone is not compatible with Xbox. 1.5% of microphones are compatible with Xbox.
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Austrian Audio OC-S10 vs the average microphone

246810TotalAudio PerformanceConnectivityRecordingPickup PatternsControls & FeaturesPowerDesignAccessoriesCompatibility
  • 4 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    5
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (5 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    Base set before PolarDesigner custom expansion.
    5 vs 1
  • Supports hypercardioid pickup
    Hypercardioid pattern
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This microphone supports hypercardioid pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • 53 dB wider dynamic range
    Dynamic range
    149 dB
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <77.5 dB – >130 dB
    This microphone has a wider dynamic range than the average microphone (149 dB vs 96 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96 dB.
    149 dB vs 96 dB
  • 26 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    147 dB SPL
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (147 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    With 10 dB pad: 157.
    147 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • 8 dB-A lower equivalent input noise
    Equivalent input noise
    8 dB-A
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <10 dB-A – >28 dB-A
    This microphone has a lower equivalent input noise than the average microphone (8 dB-A vs 16 dB-A). The average microphone has equivalent input noise of 16 dB-A.
    8 dB-A vs 16 dB-A
  • 53 dB wider dynamic range
    Dynamic range
    149 dB
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <77.5 dB – >130 dB
    This microphone has a wider dynamic range than the average microphone (149 dB vs 96 dB). The average microphone has a dynamic range of 96 dB.
    149 dB vs 96 dB
  • 26 dB SPL higher limit
    Max SPL
    147 dB SPL
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <110 dB SPL – >140 dB SPL
    This microphone has a higher max SPL than the average microphone (147 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL). The average microphone handles a max SPL of 121 dB SPL.
    With 10 dB pad: 157.
    147 dB SPL vs 121 dB SPL
  • 8 dB-A lower equivalent input noise
    Equivalent input noise
    8 dB-A
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <10 dB-A – >28 dB-A
    This microphone has a lower equivalent input noise than the average microphone (8 dB-A vs 16 dB-A). The average microphone has equivalent input noise of 16 dB-A.
    8 dB-A vs 16 dB-A
  • 2,000 Hz higher high-frequency limit
    Highest frequency
    22,000 Hz
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <15k Hz – >20k Hz
    This microphone extends to higher frequencies than the average microphone (22000 Hz vs 20000 Hz). By comparison, the average microphone has a high-frequency limit of 20000 Hz.
    22,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 4.5 dB higher signal-to-noise ratio
    Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR)
    86 dB
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    Market range: <70 dB – >100 dB
    This microphone has a higher signal-to-noise ratio than the average microphone (86 dB vs 81.5 dB). The average microphone has a signal-to-noise ratio of 81.5 dB.
    Derived from 8 dBA self-noise.
    86 dB vs 81.5 dB
  • Supports balanced output
    Balanced output
    yes
    â–² Better than 79% of models
    This microphone supports balanced output, the average microphone does not.
  • 4 more polar patterns
    N. of polar patterns
    5
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This microphone has more polar patterns than the average microphone (5 vs 1). The average microphone offers 1 polar patterns.
    Base set before PolarDesigner custom expansion.
    5 vs 1
  • Supports hypercardioid pickup
    Hypercardioid pattern
    yes
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This microphone supports hypercardioid pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports omnidirectional pickup
    Omnidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This microphone supports omnidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Supports bidirectional pickup
    Bidirectional pattern
    yes
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    This microphone supports bidirectional pickup, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes high-pass filter
    High-pass filter
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This microphone includes a high-pass filter, the average microphone does not.
  • Includes pad switch
    Pad switch
    yes
    ★ Better than 93% of models
    This microphone includes a pad switch, the average microphone does not.
  • 5 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This microphone is newer than the average microphone (2025 vs 2020). The average microphone was released in 2020.
    2025 vs 2020
  • Includes shock mount
    Shock mount included
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This microphone includes a shock mount, the average microphone does not.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • No USB bus power
    USB bus-powered
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This microphone does not support USB bus power, the average microphone does.
  • Requires phantom power
    Phantom power required
    yes
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
    Requires external audio interface.
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
    Requires external audio interface.
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • 33.29x more expensive
    Austrian Audio OC-S10 is more expensive than the average microphone (£2,330 vs £70).
    £2,330 vs £70
  • 54.1% worse value for money
    Austrian Audio OC-S10 has a lower value-for-money score than the average microphone (5.15 vs 7.9).
    5.15 vs 7.94
  • 6.22x less popular
    Austrian Audio OC-S10 has a lower popularity than the average microphone (1 vs 6.2).
    1 vs 6.22
  • 0.3% lower user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the microphone.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a microphone performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Austrian Audio OC-S10
    the average microphone
    Austrian Audio OC-S10 has a lower user score than the average microphone (8.00 vs 8.027).
    8 vs 8.03
  • No headphone output
    Headphone output
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a headphone output, the average microphone does.
  • No 3.5 mm jack
    3.5 mm audio jack
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    This microphone does not include a 3.5 mm jack, the average microphone does.
  • No zero-latency monitoring
    Zero-latency monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    This microphone does not support zero-latency monitoring, the average microphone does.
  • No gain control
    Onboard gain control
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This microphone does not include onboard gain control, the average microphone does.
  • No mute function
    Mute function
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This microphone does not include a mute function, the average microphone does.
  • No USB bus power
    USB bus-powered
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 86% of models
    This microphone does not support USB bus power, the average microphone does.
  • Requires phantom power
    Phantom power required
    yes
    â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
    This microphone requires phantom power, while the average microphone does not.
  • 28.4% heavier
    Weight
    710 g
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <226.8 g – >1k g
    This microphone is heavier than the average microphone (710 g vs 553 g). The average microphone weighs 553 g.
    Microphone only.
    710 g vs 553 g
  • 20 mm taller body
    Height
    205 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <130 mm – >252.8 mm
    This microphone is taller than the average microphone (205 mm vs 185 mm). The average microphone has a height of 185 mm.
    205 mm vs 185 mm
  • Not compatible with Android
    Android compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with Android, the average microphone is.
    Requires external audio interface.
  • Not compatible with iOS
    iOS compatibility
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This microphone is not compatible with iOS, the average microphone is.
    Requires external audio interface.

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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soundonsound.com
15/12/2025
Summary of the review
Austrian Audio OC-S10 - Sound On Sound
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linkedin.com
13/02/2026
Summary of the review
Austrian Audio OC-S10 Review - Produce Like A Pro
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professional-audio.de
11/03/2026
Summary of the review
Review: Austrian Audio OC-S10 – Fortunate Austrian Audio", "Test: Austrian Audio OC-S10 – Oh Happy Austrian Audio
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bonedo.de
03/10/2025
Summary of the review
Austrian Audio OC-S10 Review – The Crowning Achievement", "Austrian Audio OC-S10 Test – The Pinnacle
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interface.nl
27/03/2025
Summary of the review
Interface Extra 268, April/May 2025
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grouptechnologies.com.au
16/09/2025
Summary of the review
Austrian Audio OC-S10 Reference Recording Microphone Group Technologies
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Third-party reviews

What we like about Austrian Audio OC-S10

  • Natural, balanced, high-fidelity sound, ideal for lead vocals and instruments
  • Extremely low self-noise (8 dBA), outperforming industry standards such as the U87
  • Exceptional versatility with 5 switchable polar patterns, low-cut filters, and attenuation pads
  • Handmade CKR12 ceramic capsule with ultra-fast transient response
  • Dual XLR output design enables stereo recording or polar pattern editing in post-production
  • Includes high-quality accessories: shock mount and magnetic pop filter

What we don't like about Austrian Audio OC-S10

  • High price (approx. $2,999), positioning it as a high-end investment
  • Requires considerable preamp gain despite its sensitivity, due to its subtle performance
  • Possible drift in capsule performance over time, a characteristic of vintage-style capsules

Verdict

The Austrian Audio OC-S10 is a flagship large-diaphragm condenser microphone handcrafted in Vienna, featuring the proprietary CKR12 ceramic capsule and Open Acoustics technology for a natural, uncolored sound. Technically robust, it offers five selectable polar patterns, a 20 Hz – 22 kHz frequency range, and an ultra-low equivalent noise floor of 8 dB SPL (A). It is uniquely equipped with dual XLR outputs that allow engineers to record both diaphragms separately and adjust polar patterns in post-production via the PolarDesigner plugin. Main pros include its exceptional maximum SPL of 147 dB (up to 157 dB with pads), high-precision transient response, and a highly effective ball-joint shock mount system. Potential cons are limited to its premium price point and the slightly higher gain requirements for some subtle sources despite its 14 mV/Pa sensitivity.

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