Austrian Audio OD505 WL1
Best professional microphone for demanding live vocal performances.
This capsule brings a fat, punchy character to your existing wireless rig, effectively isolating vocals from stage bleed with its clever open acoustic design. It demands careful mic technique to manage plosives, but the trade-off is a level of clarity and resolution that standard stock capsules simply cannot touch.
$242.00
at
Thomann
Who it's for
- Vocalists seeking studio-quality sound on stage
- Live performers and sound engineers battling stage feedback
- Professionals with existing Shure wireless microphone systems
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians or venues with limited funds
- New users without an existing Shure wireless setup
- Artists preferring a more traditional or colored dynamic microphone tone
Performance breakdown
Vocal Presence
Delivers a fat, punchy sound that cuts through dense live mixes.
Off-Axis Rejection
Open acoustic design effectively minimizes distracting cymbal bleed on stage.
System Compatibility
Seamlessly upgrades standard wireless handhelds from major industry manufacturers.
SPL Handling
Easily manages high-volume sources without introducing unwanted distortion.
Plosive Control
Requires careful mic technique or a low-cut filter to manage pops.
Handling Noise
Sensitive to physical vibrations, necessitating steady hands during live performances.
Key Specs
Capsule type
Dynamic
Directional characteristic
Supercardioid
Frequency range
35 Hz - 16 kHz
Sensitivity
4.4 mV/Pa
Max. SPL
150 dB
Compatible with
Shure, Sony, Lectrosonics handheld transmitters
Form factor
Handheld
Transducer type
Dynamic
Intended use
Vocals
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