Sontronics STC-1 Overview
Get professional sounding instrument recordings without breaking the bank using the silver STC-1 from Sontronics. Designed in Britain, this flexible small-diaphragm condenser microphone can be used on a wide variety of instruments and has been engineered to deliver sonic results rivaling far more expensive pencil mics. Well suited to recording acoustic guitars and other strummed instruments, the STC-1 can also be employed to capture strings, woodwinds, percussion, and brass. Adding a second mic (available separately) gives you a stereo tool kit ready to capture pianos, drum overheads, choirs, ensembles and more.
The mic features a 3-stage high-pass filter (Off / 75 Hz / 150 Hz), allowing you to reduce unwanted low-end, while a 3-stage pad (Off / -10 dB / -20 dB) lets you record loud sources at up to 137 dB. A mic clip, foam windshield, and wooden box for transport and storage are included.
- Small-diaphragm condenser microphone
- Cardioid polar pattern with interchangeable omnidirectional and hypercardioid capsules available separately
- 25 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response with presence boost from 5 to 12 kHz and high-end roll-off above 15 kHz
- Pad with Off, -10 dB, and -20 dB settings
- High-pass filter with Off, 75 Hz, and 150 Hz settings
- Standard 3-pin XLR connector
- Requires 48V phantom power
- Use for close-miking instruments
- Recommended for use on solo strings and woodwinds as well as acoustic guitars and other strummed instruments
- Pair with a second STC-1 (available separately) for overhead and stereo recordings
In the Box
- Sontronics STC-1 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (Silver)
- Mic Clip
- Foam Windshield
- Wooden Box
- Limited 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty (Extends to Lifetime Warranty Upon Registration)
Sontronics STC-1 Specs
Microphone
| Form Factor |
Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources |
Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Instrument, Brass, Woodwinds, Strings |
| Sound Field |
Mono |
| Capsule |
1 x Condenser |
| Polar Pattern |
Cardioid |
| Gain Adjustment |
None |
| Windscreen |
Foam (Included) |
Performance
| Frequency Range |
25 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
137 dB SPL (1 kHz, .5% THD) |
| Impedance |
200 Ohms |
| Sensitivity |
-36 dB (1 kHz) |
| Equivalent Noise Level |
16 dB A-Weighted |
| THD |
0.5% |
Power
| Operating Voltage |
48 V ± 4 V (Phantom Power) |
Physical
| Color |
Silver |
| Mounting |
Mic Clip/Stand Adapter (Included) |
| Mounting Thread Size |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Included Case |
Hard Case |
| Included Filters |
None |
| Dimensions |
ø: 0.9 x L: 6.4" / ø: 24 x L: 162 mm |
| Weight |
7.5 oz / 214 g |
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