The Sontronics STC-1 Silver is a highly versatile, small-diaphragm pencil condenser microphone, expertly designed to deliver breathtaking clarity and precision for acoustic instrument recording. Finished in a classic brushed silver, the STC-1 features Sontronics’ signature smooth high-end roll-off. This deliberate acoustic tailoring guarantees that your recordings remain exceptionally natural and unhyped, perfectly capturing the delicate transients and nuances of acoustic guitars, strings, woodwinds, and percussion without the harsh, fatiguing top-end frequently found in many small-diaphragm condensers in its class.
A defining feature of the Sontronics STC-1 Silver is its incredible modular flexibility, making it a powerful studio investment. Out of the box, the microphone is fitted with a tightly focused cardioid capsule that excels at direct spot-miking and isolating sources. However, this capsule head can be quickly and securely unscrewed and replaced with Sontronics' optional interchangeable OMNI (omnidirectional) or HYPER (hypercardioid) capsules. This brilliant design allows you to instantly adapt a single microphone body to any recording scenario—from capturing expansive orchestral room ambience to hyper-isolating a snare drum on a crowded stage.
Engineered to withstand the rigors of heavy studio sessions and live touring, the microphone features a solid brass chassis. To ensure you maintain absolute dynamic control over your signal at the source, the body houses two highly intuitive switches. A three-stage attenuation pad (0dB, -10dB, -20dB) allows the STC-1 to comfortably handle incredibly loud sound sources up to an impressive 137dB SPL, while a three-stage high-pass filter (Linear, 75Hz, 150Hz) effortlessly tames low-end stage rumble and proximity effect. The microphone is supplied in a premium velvet-lined wooden presentation box, complete with a sturdy mic clip and a high-density foam windshield.
KEY FEATURES
- Premium small-diaphragm condenser microphone delivering pristine, natural audio clarity
- Fitted with an interchangeable cardioid capsule (fully compatible with optional OMNI and HYPER capsules)
- Three-stage attenuation Pad (0dB, -10dB, -20dB) for safely recording loud transients and instruments
- Three-stage High-Pass Filter (Linear, 75Hz, 150Hz) to effectively remove low-end mud and rumble
- Rugged, solid brass construction finished in an elegant, timeless silver
- Highly versatile: ideal for acoustic guitars, grand pianos, drum overheads, strings, and foley
- Low self-noise circuitry ensures clean, artifact-free recordings of delicate acoustic performances
- Comes complete with a velvet-lined wooden storage box, microphone clip, and protective 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
