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Sontronics SIGMA 2

Active (phantom-powered) ribbon, figure-8, vintage-styled

Type
Ribbon
Pattern
Figure-8
Sensitivity
−32.4 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
10 dB(A)
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 "Frequency response" on the product page, legend "SIGMA 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−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); conditions not stated.p. 1
Self-noise10 dB(A), A-weighted. "Equivalent noise level: 10dB (A-weighted)".
Max SPL125 dB SPL, 0.5% THD at 1 kHz. "Max. SPL: (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz) 125dB".
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".
Weight370 g, without the shock mount. "Product weight: 0.37g (0.63 kg with shock mount)": "0.37g" is a misprint for 0.37 kg (370 g).
Dimensions164 × 50 × 32 mm. "Product dimensions: 164 x 50 x 32mm", 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
BodyRetro-style, all-metal body
Ideal for (Sontronics)Vocals, spoken word, solo woodwind, solo strings, piano, acoustic guitars

Documents

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Product page on sontronics.com

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