The Sontronics STC-10 is a highly affordable, small-diaphragm pencil condenser microphone that proves professional-grade British studio sound can be accessible on any budget. Built using the same internal architecture as Sontronics' premium pencil condenser models, this microphone was expressly created to offer producers and musicians an incredible entry point without sacrificing build or audio quality. It boasts the brand's signature super-smooth high-frequency roll-off, delivering a natural, silky sound that sits beautifully in a mix without the harshness often found in entry-level condensers, minimizing the need for heavy EQ.
What truly sets the STC-10 apart in its class is the inclusion of flexible onboard controls, a rarity at this price point. It features a switchable -10dB attenuation pad that allows the microphone to comfortably handle loud, aggressive sound sources without distortion, alongside a 75Hz low-cut filter to clean up muddy low-end rumble and stage vibrations. Working in tandem with its focused, fixed cardioid polar pattern, the microphone excels at capturing intricate details while rejecting unwanted off-axis background noise.
Incredibly versatile, the Sontronics STC-10 is the perfect tool for almost any spot-miking application, both in the studio and live on stage. It produces superb results when tracking acoustic guitars and strummed instruments, solo strings, woodwinds, and brass. It is also an exceptional choice for drum overheads and percussion miking. The microphone comes complete with a sturdy, standard microphone stand clip and a high-density foam windshield to protect against plosives and air blasts.
KEY FEATURES
- Highly affordable small-diaphragm pencil condenser microphone with premium sound quality
- Fixed cardioid polar pattern for tight focus and excellent background noise rejection
- Signature Sontronics smooth high-frequency roll-off for natural, unhyped recordings
- Switchable -10dB attenuation pad allows for miking of loud sources without clipping
- Built-in 75Hz high-pass filter cleanly removes low-end rumble and mechanical vibrations
- Highly versatile: ideal for acoustic guitars, drum overheads, strings, and woodwinds
- Durable, all-metal construction built for rigorous daily studio use
- Supplied with a sturdy microphone clip and a protective foam windshield
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Microphone Type: Small-diaphragm condenser
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 30 Hz to 20 kHz
- Sensitivity: 11 mV/Pa (-39 dB ±2 dB, 0 dB = 1V/Pa @ 1 kHz)
- Impedance: ≤ 200 Ohms
- Maximum SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1 kHz): 130 dB
- Equivalent Noise Level: 18 dB (A-weighted)
- Attenuation Pad: 0 dB, -10 dB
- Low-Cut Filter: Linear, 75 Hz
- Power Requirements: 48V Phantom power required (±4V)
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Dimensions: 150 × 21 × 21 mm
- Weight: 0.12 kg (120 g)
