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Sontronics STC-2

Large-diaphragm cardioid condenser with 10 dB pad and 75 Hz filter, sold as the STC-2 Pack with shock mount and pop shield

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−34 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
18 dB(A)
Max SPL
125 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
20 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the other, p. 1. Graph "SONTRONICS STC-2 frequency response graph" on the product page; relative dB, 0 dB through the mid range. Distance, room, angle, smoothing and the pad and filter settings 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
Capsulelarge diaphragm. "Large-diaphragm condenser"; size not stated.p. 1
Sensitivity−34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from "Sensitivity: 20mV/Pa" (20 log 0.020 = -34.0); frequency not stated.
Self-noise18 dB(A). "Equivalent noise level: 18dB (A-weighted)".
Max SPL125 dB SPL, 0.5% THD at 1 kHz. "Max. SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz): 125dB"; pad setting not stated.
Output impedance200 ohm, at most. "Impedance: ≤200 Ohms".
Rated frequency range20 Hz to 20 kHz. "Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz"; no tolerance given.
Poweringphantom 48 V. "Power: Phantom power 48V required".
Low cutoff, 75 Hz; 75 Hz. "Filter: Linear, 75Hz"; slope not stated. "off" here is the page's "Linear".
Pad−10 dB. "Pad: 0dB, -10dB"; the text calls it "a two-stage pad".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "Connector: 3-pin XLR (cable included)".
Weight620 g. "Weight: 0.62 kg (1.22 kg with shock mount)".
Dimensions194 × 53 × 53 mm. "194 x 53 x 53mm (mic only)".
Finishsilver or black. "available in silver or black".
Supplied accessoriesspider-style shock mount; 2 spare shock mount elastics; pop shield; 5 m XLR cable; zip-up storage pouch. "What's in the Box?" for the STC-2 Pack.
Weight with shock mount1.22 kg
Packaged2.23 kg; 390 x 210 x 120 mm
Launched2005, with the Sontronics brand
Sound (Sontronics)Evenly balanced response with a smooth high-frequency roll-off
Applications (Sontronics)Vocals, voice-over, acoustic guitar, piano, drums and other acoustic instruments; pairs for stereo

Documents

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