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Sontronics DELTA 2

Active (phantom-powered) ribbon, figure-8, built for loud sources (guitar amps, brass)

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Figure-8
Sensitivity
−40 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
10 dB(A)
Max SPL
140 dB SPL
Impedance
150 Ω
Rated range
20 – 15k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the other, p. 1. Graph "Frequency response" on the product page, legend "DELTA 2"; relative dB, 0 dB at about 1 kHz. Distance, room, angle and smoothing 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−40 dBV/Pa (10 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from the stated "10mV/Pa" (20 log10 of 0.01 V/Pa); conditions not stated.p. 1
Self-noise10 dB(A), A-weighted. "Equivalent noise level: 10dB (A-weighted)".
Max SPL140 dB SPL, 0.5% THD at 1 kHz. "Max. SPL: (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz) 140dB".
Output impedance150 ohm, at most ("≤150 Ohms")
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 15 kHz. "Frequency response: 20Hz to 15kHz".
PoweringP48 phantom (required)
ConnectorXLR-3. "Connector: 3-pin XLR".
Weight390 g, without the shock mount. "Product weight: 0.39 kg (0.64 kg with shock mount)".
Dimensions164 × 72 × 35 mm. "Product dimensions: 164 x 72 x 35mm", as printed (which is which not stated).
Supplied accessoriesshock mount; ABS flight case. "What's in the Box?"
Ribbon typeActive (phantom-powered) ribbon
Made inHand-built in the UK
UseStudio and live; designed to take high SPL (guitar amps, sax, brass) without overloading
Ideal for (Sontronics)Guitar amplifiers, brass

Documents

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Product page on sontronics.com

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