Business
DPA Microphones Acquires Austrian Audio
Two noted brands with more than just their product category in common have joined forces, as DPA Microphones has acquired the majority share of...
Austrian Audio
The Wire
DPA Microphones Acquires Austrian Audio
KOKKEDAL, DENMARK, JANUARY 13, 2025 — DPA Microphones has acquired the majority share of Vienna-based Austrian Audio. Founded in 2017 by former AKG Vienna...
Microphones
Mix Real-World Reviews: Every 2024 Microphone Review
Here, we look back at the various microphones that our reviewers tested in 2024.
New Products
Austrian Audio Introduces Hi-X20 Headphone
Building on the company's sonic signature, newest closed-back model is designed for precision, clarity and a well-defined low end.
Reviews
Austrian Audio MiCreator Studio – A Mix Real-World Review
Exceptional USB-C microphone that doubles as an audio interface.
Live Sound
Capturing Sam Smith’s Drum Sound Live
FOH engineer Jim Ebdon has been capturing drummer Jonathan “Ginger” Hamilton at every show using multiple condenser mics from Austrian Audio.
Live Gear
Miking for Metal Drum Sound Consistency
Bob Strakele, FOH engineer for both Avenged Sevenfold and Slipknot, discusses some of his methods for drum sound consistency.
Live Sound
Mixing Mitski’s Ever-Expanding Tour
Multi-genre indie artist Mitski has a sold-out tour on her hands; now the run of residencies is a buzzed-about sensation.
The Wire
Save $1,000 this Black Friday and Cyber Monday on the Austrian Audio OC818 Black Dual Set Plus!
Vienna, Austria (November 21, 2023) – This Black Friday, you can save a massive $1,000 when you buy Austrian Audio’s flagship OC818 Black Dual...
Live Gear
Guns N’ Roses Roll with Austrian Audio
When FOH engineer Dave Natale joined Guns n' Roses' world tour, he brought along some favorite mics for the ride.
New Products
Austrian Audio Launches MiCreator Studio
Austrian Audio’s new MiCreator Studio pocket recording system eyes musicians and content creators.
The Wire
MiCreator Studio: Ultra-Flexible Pocket Recording System From Austrian Audio
Vienna, Austria – Austrian Audio is proud to announce MiCreator Studio, an ultra-flexible pocket recording system that seamlessly combines a condenser microphone and a...
Blog
Mix Tech Spotlight: Headphones 2023
Every year, the range of studio headphones options only grows, with new brands, new models and more. With that in mind, here’s a baker’s...
The Wire
58 Austrian Audio Mics Support Open-Air Concert of the Poznań Philharmonic Orchestra
Vienna, Austria (August 7, 2023) – Putting on a high-caliber philharmonic open air concert comes with a number of challenges. The sound of the...
The Wire
Austrian Audio On Tour With Muse
Delivers the music and the message for the Will Of The People stadium tour Vienna, Austria – Muse, the iconic alt-rock band from England, is...
Microphones
Austrian Audio OD5, OC7 and OC16 – A Mix Real-World Review
Recording pro Rob Tavaglione put a trio of Austrian Audio's latest mics to the test for his latest Real-World Review.
Live Sound
Mixing Muse for the Masses on the ‘Will of the People’ World Tour
The latest Muse world tour overdelivers with cutting-edge concert theatrics—and the same goes for its live sound.
The Wire
Santana’s “Miraculous Supernatural” Tour Features Austrian Audio Mics
Vienna, Austria – Over the summer of 2022, Santana, together with Earth, Wind & Fire, got enthusiastic fans singing and dancing throughout North American...
The Wire
“It’s the best modern microphone I’ve heard… since forever!”
Simon Todkill, Chief Engineer at Miloco Studios on the award-winning Austrian Audio OC818 microphone Vienna, Austria – Austrian Audio recently interviewed Simon Todkill, chief...
Blog
23 Pro Audio Companies to Watch in 2023, Part 1
Mix’s selection, listed in alphabetical order, of 23 pro audio companies to keep an eye on in 2023.
The Wire
Austrian Audio Expands Product Line, Artist Roster, and Growth in 2022
Vienna, Austria (December 16, 2022) - Austrian Audio celebrated its 5th anniversary this year. The Vienna based manufacturer has become a household name in...
The Wire
Johnny Depp and Jeff Beck use Austrian Audio mics on North American Tour
Vienna, Austria (November 16, 2022) – To support the release of their new collaborative album entitled 18, guitar legend Jeff Beck and film superstar Johnny Depp...
The Wire
Superstar Shredder Nita Strauss Shines with Austrian Audio
Vienna, Austria – Nita Strauss is a trailblazer in the world of hard rock and heavy metal and one of the most prolific guitar players in...
Live Sound
Capturing Bon Jovi’s Live Drum Sound
Capturing Bon Jovi's drum sound on the band’s recent U.S. tour was a passel of mics from Austrian Audio.
The Wire
Austrian Audio On The Road With Bon Jovi
FOH engineer Bill Sheppell & recording engineer Obie O’Brien tout the Austrian Audio OD505 use on stage
Guides
Mix’s 2022 New Studio Headphones Roundup, Part 2
Here's a look at the latest offerings from the top names in pro-level studio headphones.
Live Sound
Rolling Stones Tour Augmented with Austrian Audio Mics
The Rolling Stones made their way through Europe’s stadiums on the group’s Sixty tour this summer with a batch of Austrian Audio microphones.
Business
Seen on the Scene: NAMM 2022, Part 3
With The NAMM Show 2022 now officially consigned to the history books, the industry starts to look forward to next year's edition. In the...
New Products
Austrian Audio OD303 Dynamic Vocal Microphone Debuts at NAMM
Austrian Audio is introducing its new OD303 dynamic vocal microphone at the NAMM Show 2022.
New Products
Austrian Audio OC16 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Unveiled
Austrian Audio has launched the OC16, a new large-diaphragm condenser, designed to be an all-around mic.
New Products
Austrian Audio OD505 WL1, OC707 WL1 Wireless Mic Capsules Debut
Austrian Audio has introduced its new OD505 WL1 and OC707 WL1 Wireless Microphone Capsules.
Microphones
Austrian Audio CC8 Microphone — A Real-World Review
Mix's review team put the new Austrian Audio CC8 small-diaphragm condenser microphone to the test.
Reviews
Austrian Audio Hi-X65 Headphones – A Real-World Review
Austrian Audio's Hi-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones are designed to provide a clean, uncolored listening experience.
The Wire
Inspired by a Legend – Updated to Meet the Demands of Today: Austrian Audio Releases the CC8 Microphone
Cardioid True Condenser Instrument Microphone for Studio and Stage Vienna, Austria – Austrian Audio proudly announces the first of a new line of instrumental...
New Products
Austrian Audio Launches First Stage Mics
Austrian Audio has introduced its first microphones intended for use on the live stage, with the release of its OC707 and OD505 handheld vocal...
New Products
Austrian Audio Hi-X15 and Hi-X25BT Headphones Debut
Austrian Audio has launched its new Hi-X15 closed-back and Hi-X25BT headphones, intended for use in studios, stages, rehearsal rooms and more.
The Wire
Austrian Audio Releases Hi-X15 & Hi-X25BT Headphones: High Excursion Technology at an Affordable Price
The new Hi-X15 closed-back headphones bring precise listening experience, as do the Hi-X25BT with wireless capability Vienna, Austria (August 5, 2021) – Austrian Audio quality is...
New Products
Austrian Audio Unveils OC18 Dual Set Plus
Austrian Audio has released its new OC18 Dual Set Plus, bundling together a pair of its OC18 large capsule condenser microphones with a variety...
The Wire
Austrian Audio Releases OC18 Dual Set Plus
Vienna, Austria – Austrian Audio announces OC18 Dual Set Plus, a kit centered around two of the critically-acclaimed OC18 large capsule condenser microphones as...
The Wire
Austrian Audio Releases Hi-X65 Professional Open-Back Over-Ear Headphones for Mixing and Mastering
Precise Listening for Sound Engineers and Audiophiles Alike Vienna, Austria – Building on the popularity of their Hi-X55, Austrian Audio’s new Hi-X65 professional headphones...
The Wire
Always Hit “Record”: An Interview with Producer Phil Speiser
Phil Speiser is a big name, not only in Austria, where the music producer and composer calls home, but throughout Europe and the US....
The Wire
Jakob Rabitsch, a.k.a. Yakob, is an Austrian success story: Having grown up in a musical family in Vienna, Austria, he moved to the US...