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Sontronics APOLLO 2

Active (phantom-powered) stereo ribbon: two figure-8 ribbons in a Blumlein X-Y pair

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Figure-8
Sensitivity
−32.4 dBV/Pa computed
Max SPL
125 dB SPL
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
20 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the other, p. 1. Graph "SONTRONICS APOLLO 2 frequency response graph" on the product page; relative dB, 0 dB through the mid range. Distance, room, angle, smoothing and which ribbon (or both) not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the product page
Sensitivity−32.4 dBV/Pa (24 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from the stated "24mV/Pa" (20 log10 of 0.024 V/Pa).p. 1
Max SPL125 dB SPL. "MAX.SPL: 125dB"; no condition given.
Output impedance150 ohm, less than ("< 150 Ohms")
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 15 kHz. "Freq. Response: 20Hz to 15kHz".
PoweringP48 phantom, 48 V ±4 V (required). "Phantom power 48V (±4V) required".
Connector6-pin; supplied cable to two XLR-3. "6-pin to two 3-pin (cable supplied)".
Weight920 g, without the shock mount. "Product Weight: 0.92 kg (1.18 kg with shock mount)".
Dimensions260 × 65 × 65 mm. "Dimensions: 260 x 65 x65mm", as printed (which is which not stated).
Supplied accessoriesshock mount; 6-pin to 3-pin XLR cable; ABS flight case. "What's in the Box?"
Ribbon typeActive (phantom-powered) ribbon
RF filtersBuilt in
BodyBlack-anodised
Ideal for (Sontronics)Stereo recording, piano, orchestral and choral recordings, ambience, drum and piano overheads

Documents

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