ST69
CLASS-A TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONE
Sterling Audio’s ST69 Tube Microphone is an excellent choice for recording
engineers and musicians looking for a superior studio microphone. A combination of
new and traditional technology, blended with our Disk Resonator™ system, yields
wide frequency response and quick transient response without sacrificing warmth
and tone. It’s ideal for capturing the full, detailed sound of vocals, acoustic & electric
instruments, and drums. And its precision machined, brushed stainless-steel finish
complements the ST69’s technical brilliance.
FEATURES
• Cardioid, Omni, and Figure-8 patterns
• Low noise, low heat, 6205 tube circuit
• Double-sided 1” all brass capsule,
hand assembled and oven baked
for long term stable operation
• Ultra-thin 3-micron gold-evaporated
Mylar diaphragm provides sonic detail
and accuracy
• Disk Resonator™ design extends
high-frequencies naturally
• High pass filter and -10dB pad
• Custom-wound nickel core output
transformer, optimized for the ST69
• Brushed stainless steel body and head
Includes:
• Metal covered, padded carrying case
• SM-4 silver shock mount
• 7-pin XLR cable
• STPSM1 low noise tube power supply
product SPECifications
Preamp Class-A Tube
Polar Patterns
Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
High Pass Filter
Switchable 75Hz, 12dB/octave
Attenuation Pad
Switchable -10dB
Sensitivity30mV/Pa
Maximum SPL 130/140dB SPL
Equivalent Noise 23dB SPL
Typical Load Impedance >1000 Ohms
Output Source Impedance 200 Ohms, transformer isolated
Dimensions 7.5” long, 1.8” max. diameter
Weight 1.2 lbs.
Power Included power supply
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