{"product_id":"sontronics-stc-1-silver","title":"Sontronics STC-1 - Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone (SILVER)","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"background:#f3f3f3;border-left:4px solid #111111;padding:8px 12px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis silver-finished STC-1 is a small-diaphragm condenser microphone built around a solid brass body, offering the transparent, low-coloration pickup pencil condensers are chosen for on acoustic instruments, drum overheads and stereo room miking. Sontronics’ output circuit skips a transformer entirely, running instead through a fully Class-A preamp stage — a design choice aimed at keeping the signal path as clean and uncoloured as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnboard switching gives it real flexibility across different sources: a three-position pad (flat, -10dB, -20dB) and a two-position high-pass filter (75Hz or 150Hz) let it handle everything from delicate room ambience to loud percussion without an outboard box. The cardioid capsule that ships as standard can also be swapped for optional omni or hypercardioid capsules, effectively turning one microphone into three depending on the session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background:#f3f3f3;border-left:4px solid #111111;padding:8px 12px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin:28px 0 14px;\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmall-Diaphragm Condenser\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for capturing detailed and accurate recordings of acoustic instruments, percussion, and more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInterchangeable Capsules\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ships with Cardioid capsule and compatible with optional hypercardioid, and omnidirectional capsules, providing versatility for different recording needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrecise Frequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e: Tailored for accurate reproduction of high-frequency content, making it perfect for strings, woodwinds, and cymbals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Cut Filter \u0026amp; Pad Switch\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a switchable high-pass filter (75Hz, 150Hz) along with a -10dB and -20dB PAD, offering control over low-frequency rumble and handling loud sound sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRugged Build Quality\u003c\/strong\u003e: Constructed from solid brass with a durable finish, ensuring long-term reliability in both studio and live environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Applications\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suitable for a wide range of uses, from instrument recording to overheads and room miking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth Off-Axis Response\u003c\/strong\u003e: Designed to maintain a consistent and natural sound even when capturing off-axis audio.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Self-Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e: Provides clean and noise-free recordings, making it ideal for critical recording situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Easy to position in tight spaces or complex setups, providing flexibility in microphone placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopular Choice for Instrument Recording\u003c\/strong\u003e: Trusted by engineers and musicians for capturing the true essence of acoustic instruments with clarity and detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background:#f3f3f3;border-left:4px solid #111111;padding:8px 12px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin:28px 0 14px;\"\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAcoustic Guitars\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eViolins \/ Violas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePianos\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePercussion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStrings and Woodwind\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrum Overhead\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoom Ambience\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOrchestral Recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eChoirs \/ Vocal Ensembles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePodcasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eVoiceover\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eField Recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"background:#f3f3f3;border-left:4px solid #111111;padding:8px 12px;font-size:18px;line-height:1.3;font-weight:700;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.04em;margin:28px 0 14px;\"\u003eTech Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin:0 0 4px;padding-left:22px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small-diaphragm condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolar pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cardioid (Optional Omnidirectional and Hypercardioid capsules are available)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0dB, -10dB, -20dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e Linear, 75Hz, 150Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20mV\/Pa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤200 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax. 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