By Steve Savanyu
Austrian Audio has taken a unique design approach to the live-sound vocal workhorse with the introduction of the OD505 Active Dynamic Vocal microphone. Built on a robust – yet stylish – structure, the OD505 combines the onstage toughness of a dynamic microphone with the tonal quality and consistent sound of a studio condenser.
Unlike a conventional dynamic microphone with its single moving coil capsule, the OD505 uses two independent capsules. The active dynamic front capsule, along with its built-in preamp, offers similar sensitivity to a condenser microphone, while the passive lower capsule is polarity-rotated to sense and eliminate unwanted handling noise. Additionally, a rubber bushing supports the front capsule for further mechanical isolation. Because the OD505 has active circuitry, it requires 48 VDC phantom power to operate.
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