Sontronics SIGMA 2 Overview
Get that prized ribbon sound on your solo stringed or woodwind instrument or add an intimate, vintage flavor to your vocals with the Sigma 2 Ribbon Microphone from Sontronics. Unlike traditional ribbon designs that wither and die when exposed to phantom power, the Sigma 2 actually requires it, using the voltage to power its specially designed capsule and custom-wound transformer to deliver a rich, robust sound for both studio recordings and live performances.
The single ribbon capsule offers a figure-of-eight polar pattern that picks up sound from both sides of the mic, allowing it to capture both the primary sound source and additional room tone. The sensitive capsule requires less gain from your preamp, allowing you to record with less noise. The microphone can handle maximum SPLs of 125 dB. A sophisticated shockmount is included that effectively isolates the mic from vibrations and handling noise. An ABS flight case for transport and storage is also supplied.
- Mono ribbon microphone for cello, violin, spoken word/broadcast, alto and tenor saxophone, accordion, drum overheads, acoustic guitar, electric guitar cabinets, flute, trumpet and piano
- Requires phantom power
- Custom-made output transformer
- Handles sources at up to 125 dB SPL
- 20 Hz to 15 kHz frequency response
- RFI filtering to eliminate interference from wireless signals
- Includes shockmount to reduce vibrations and low-end rumbles
- Includes ABS flight case
In the Box
- Sontronics Sigma 2 Phantom-Powered Ribbon Microphone
- Shockmount
- ABS Flight Case
Sontronics SIGMA 2 Specs
Microphone
| Primary Applications |
Studio Recording |
| Form Factor |
Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources |
Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Piano, Woodwinds, Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Violin, Viola, Cello |
| Sound Field |
Mono |
| Capsule |
1 x Ribbon |
| Polar Pattern |
Figure-8 |
| Orientation |
Side Address |
| Circuitry |
Solid-State |
| High-Pass Filter |
None |
| Tone Adjustment |
None |
| Gain Adjustment |
None |
| Windscreen |
None |
Performance
| Frequency Range |
20 Hz to 15 kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
125 dB SPL |
| Impedance |
150 Ohms |
| Sensitivity |
-33 dB |
| Equivalent Noise Level |
10 dB A-Weighted |
| THD |
0.5% |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog) |
1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Mic) |
| Headphone Connector |
None |
Power
| Operating Voltage |
48 V (Phantom Power) |
Physical
| Mounting |
Shockmount (with Included Hardware) |
| Mounting Thread Size |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Included Case |
Hard Case |
| Included Filters |
None |
| Construction Material |
Steel Wire Grille |
| Dimensions |
H: 6.5 x W: 1.3 x L: 2" / H: 164 x W: 32 x L: 50 mm (Microphone) |
| Weight |
1.3 lb / 607 g (Microphone, with Mount) |
Sontronics SIGMA 2 Reviews
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