Sontronics SATURN 2 is a highly versatile, large-diaphragm condenser microphone designed, developed, and meticulously built in the UK. Completely redesigned from the inside out, this flagship microphone boasts an innovative digitally encoded controller that allows you to select from nine polar patterns: five main patterns (omnidirectional, subcardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-of-eight) and four intermediate positions. Housed in a stunning retro-inspired body with a large circular grille, it combines iconic vintage aesthetics with modern acoustic precision.
Under the hood, the SATURN 2 is equipped with premium British-made Class-A electronics, ensuring ultra-low self-noise and a remarkably wide dynamic range. It features the brand's signature smooth roll-off in the high end, eliminating harshness and delivering an exceptionally transparent, mix-ready sound. Whether you are tracking intimate vocals, grand piano, a delicate string quartet, or punchy solo brass, the microphone responds with pristine accuracy and a beautifully natural tone that sits effortlessly in any recording.
To accommodate highly dynamic and challenging studio sessions, the microphone features an array of intuitive front-panel controls. A two-stage attenuation Pad (-10 dB, -20 dB) easily handles loud sound sources up to 130 dB SPL without distortion, while a three-step high-pass filter (Flat, 75 Hz, 125 Hz) effectively removes unwanted low-end rumble and handling noise. Paired with its integrated internal shockmount system that actively minimizes physical vibrations, the SATURN 2 operates as an absolute workhorse for uncompromising professional studio applications.
KEY FEATURES
- Large-diaphragm multi-pattern condenser microphone designed and built in the UK
- 9 selectable polar patterns including omnidirectional, cardioid, figure-of-eight, and intermediate positions
- Digitally encoded controller for perfectly matched voltages sent to the front and rear of the capsule
- Premium British-made Class-A electronics ensuring incredibly low self-noise and wide dynamics
- Three-step high-pass filter: Flat, 75 Hz, or 125 Hz
- Two-stage attenuation Pad: 0, -10 dB, or -20 dB for handling loud sources
- Integrated internal shockmount system to actively minimize vibrations and handling noise
- Stunning retro-inspired design with a large circular grille that enhances acoustic performance
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Microphone type: Large-diaphragm multi-pattern condenser
- Polar patterns: 9 (5 main patterns + 4 intermediate positions)
- Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 25 mV/Pa (-32 dB ±1.5 dB, 0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
- Impedance: ≤ 200 Ohms
- Maximum SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1 kHz): 130 dB
- High-pass filter: Flat, 75 Hz, 125 Hz
- Attenuation Pad: 0 dB, -10 dB, -20 dB
- Power requirements: 48V Phantom power
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Microphone dimensions: 285 × 150 × 32 mm
- Microphone weight: 0.56 kg (0.83 kg with shockmount)







