The Sontronics STC-1 Black is a highly versatile, small-diaphragm pencil condenser microphone, designed to deliver breathtaking clarity and precision for acoustic instrument recording. Finished in a sleek matte black with striking gold accents, the STC-1 features Sontronics’ signature smooth high-end roll-off. This acoustic tailoring guarantees that your recordings remain exceptionally natural and unhyped, perfectly capturing the delicate nuances of acoustic guitars, strings, woodwinds, and percussion without the harsh, brittle top-end frequently found in other small-diaphragm condensers in this class.
A defining feature of the Sontronics STC-1 Black is its incredible modular flexibility. Out of the box, the microphone is fitted with a tightly focused cardioid capsule that excels at direct spot-miking. However, this capsule head can be quickly and easily unscrewed and replaced with Sontronics' optional interchangeable OMNI (omnidirectional) or HYPER (hypercardioid) capsules. This brilliant design effectively allows you to turn one microphone into three distinctly different tools, adapting instantly to any scenario—from capturing expansive room ambience to hyper-isolating a hi-hat on a crowded drum kit.
Built to withstand the rigors of heavy studio use and live touring, the microphone features a solid brass chassis. To ensure you maintain absolute control over your signal at the source, the body houses two highly useful switches. A three-stage attenuation pad (0dB, -10dB, -20dB) allows the STC-1 to comfortably handle incredibly loud sound sources up to 137dB SPL, while a three-stage high-pass filter (Linear, 75Hz, 150Hz) effortlessly tames low-end rumble and proximity effect. The microphone is supplied in a premium velvet-lined wooden box, complete with a sturdy mic clip and a foam windshield.
KEY FEATURES
- Premium small-diaphragm condenser microphone delivering pristine, natural audio clarity
- Fitted with an interchangeable cardioid capsule (compatible with optional OMNI and HYPER capsules)
- Three-stage attenuation Pad (0dB, -10dB, -20dB) for safely recording loud sound sources
- Three-stage High-Pass Filter (Linear, 75Hz, 150Hz) to effectively remove low-end mud and rumble
- Rugged, solid brass construction finished in a sleek matte black with gold detailing
- Highly versatile: ideal for acoustic guitars, grand pianos, drum overheads, strings, and foley
- Low self-noise circuitry ensures clean, artifact-free recordings of delicate instruments
- Comes complete with a velvet-lined wooden storage box, microphone clip, and foam windshield
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Microphone Type: Small-diaphragm condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid (interchangeable to Omni or Hypercardioid)
- Frequency Response: 25 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 12 mV/Pa (-36 dB ±2 dB, 0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
- Impedance: ≤ 200 Ohms
- Maximum SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1 kHz): 137 dB
- Equivalent Noise Level: 16 dB (A-weighted)
- Attenuation Pad: 0 dB, -10 dB, -20 dB
- Low-Cut Filter: Linear, 75 Hz, 150 Hz
- Power Requirements: 48V Phantom power required
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Microphone Dimensions: 162 × 24 × 24 mm
- Microphone Weight: 0.214 kg
