SONTRONICS Helios (Valve) Condenser Mic

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The Sontronics Helios is a warm dual-diaphragm valve mic with dedicated low-noise power-supply. Beautifully-crafted including flight-case. The Sontronics Helios is a smooth and warm valve mic cast in zinc alloy for ultra-low resonance. The 35mm dual-diaphragm capsule is floated within a large-grill spherical basket to improve high-end frequency capture. Twinned with the valve circuitry, this […]

 

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The Sontronics Helios is a warm dual-diaphragm valve mic with dedicated low-noise power-supply. Beautifully-crafted including flight-case.

The Sontronics Helios is a smooth and warm valve mic cast in zinc alloy for ultra-low resonance. The 35mm dual-diaphragm capsule is floated within a large-grill spherical basket to improve high-end frequency capture. Twinned with the valve circuitry, this results in crisp high-frequency capture, whilst maintaining an accurate low-end response.

The Sontronics Orpheus comes supplied in a wooden box and flight-case, dedicated low-noise power-supply and dedicated mic clip. It also benefits from Sontronics Lifetime Warranty covering component or manufacturing defects.

Also available as a solid-state version.

Part Number:  Helios
Brand:  Sontronics
Polar Pattern:  Infinitely Variable
Mic Type:  Valve Condenser
Frequency Response (Hz):  20-20,000
Sensitivity (mV/Pa):  -32
Impedence (Ohm):  200
Maximum SPL (dB):  125
Power Requirements:  Dedicated Power Supply
Connection:  XLR 3-Pin
Application:  Studio Recording
Included Accessories:  Shockmount, Flight Case, Power Supply

Weight 2.00 kg

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The Sontronics Helios is a warm dual-diaphragm valve mic with dedicated low-noise power-supply. Beautifully-crafted including flight-case.

The Sontronics Helios is a smooth and warm valve mic cast in zinc alloy for ultra-low resonance. The 35mm dual-diaphragm capsule is floated within a large-grill spherical basket to improve high-end frequency capture. Twinned with the valve circuitry, this results in crisp high-frequency capture, whilst maintaining an accurate low-end response.

The Sontronics Orpheus comes supplied in a wooden box and flight-case, dedicated low-noise power-supply and dedicated mic clip. It also benefits from Sontronics Lifetime Warranty covering component or manufacturing defects.

Also available as a solid-state version.

Part Number:  Helios
Brand:  Sontronics
Polar Pattern:  Infinitely Variable
Mic Type:  Valve Condenser
Frequency Response (Hz):  20-20,000
Sensitivity (mV/Pa):  -32
Impedence (Ohm):  200
Maximum SPL (dB):  125
Power Requirements:  Dedicated Power Supply
Connection:  XLR 3-Pin
Application:  Studio Recording
Included Accessories:  Shockmount, Flight Case, Power Supply

  • One-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser cardioid transducer
  • Rugged all-metal body
  • Roadworthy construction
  • Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
  • Switchable bass cut filter
  • Legendary AKG sound quality
  • Designed and engineered by AKG in Vienna, Austria
  • Comes with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case
The Perception 220 is a large-diaphragm true condenser microphone offering outstanding build quality and excellent value. Its many useful features and included accessories make this microphone uncommonly versatile. It delivers a classic warm, clear sound and conforms to the stringent standards defined for AKG recording products. These standards are based on AKG΄s six decades of experience in making microphones and on input from sound engineers around the world who use AKG products every day. Its 1-inch large-diaphragm true condenser transducer brings AKG studio quality to the project studio as well as all other areas of recording and live sound applications. A switchable bass cut filter and preattenuation pad make it perfectly suited even for use on loud sound sources producing sound pressure levels up to 155 dB SPL. The rugged and roadworthy design makes it also a perfect choice for on-stage applications. The Perception 220 comes with a spider-type shock mount and a rugged metal case.
Type 1" Large Diaphragm True Condenser
Polar pattern cardioid
Frequency range 20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 18 mV/Pa (-35 dBV)
Max. SPL 135 dB/155 dB (0/-20 dB) for 0.5% THD
Equivalent noise level 16 dB-A (IEC 60268-4)
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) 78 dB
Preattenuation pad 0 dB, -20 dB
Bass filter 12 dB/octave at 300 Hz
Impedance =1000 ohms
Current consumption
Acoustical operating principlePressure gradient transducer
Directional patternCardioid
Frequency range20 Hz ... 20 kHz
Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm20 mV/Pa
Rated impedance50 ohms
Rated load impedance1000 ohms
Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-324 dB
Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 65112 dB-A
S/N ratio CCIR 468-370 dB
S/N ratio DIN/IEC 65182 dB
Maximum SPL114 dB for THD
Maximum output voltage8 dBu
Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier DIN/IEC 651102 dB for THD
Supply voltagePower supply N 149 A
Matching connectorMicrophone: DIN 8F, Power Supply: XLR 3F
Weight460 g
Diameter57 mm
Length142 mm

The AVANTONE CK-6 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to fine studio-standard FET mics…but at a fraction of their cost!

The rugged CK-6 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of Brass. Aesthetically the compact body features an elegant Metallic Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and capsule assembly. Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability.

This Transformerless CLASS A FET Microphone w/ 32mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule is designed with circuitry that will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. It also features -10 dB pad  &  80 Hz LF roll off switches for varied recording situations.
 
The included Custom Retro Shockmount is superb in allowing a precise positioning of the mic while inhibiting the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results.
 
Applications

Studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, piano, etc…

Specifications

Type: True Transformerless Condenser
Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 35-20,000 Hz +/- 3.5dB
Output Impedance:

KSM44A Multi-Pattern Dual Diaphragm Microphone Premium microphone with three polar pattern options (cardioid, omnidirectional, bidirectional).

Features

  • Prethos® Advanced Preamplifier Technology: Class A, discrete, transformerless preamplifier provides  transparency, extremely fast transient response and no crossover distortion. Minimizes harmonic and intermodulation distortions.  
  • Groundbreaking specifications: 4dB of self-noise and max SPL of 131 dB for a total dynamic range of 127 dB – an increase of 7 dB that defines the new standard for cleanly nuanced audio capture
  • Multiple polar patterns–cardioid, omnidirectional and bidirectional–for maximum flexibility in a wide variety of recording applications
  • Dual 1 inch, externally biased, ultra-thin, 2.5 μm, 24 Karat gold-layered, low mass diaphragms provide superior frequency response
  • Premium electronic components and gold-plated internal and external connectors
  • Subsonic filter eliminates rumble from mechanical vibration below 17 Hz.
  • Switchable 15 dB pad for handling extremely high sound pressure levels (SPLs)
  • 3-position switchable low-frequency filter helps reduce unwanted stand vibration noise or counteract proximity effect
  • Integrated three-stage "pop” protection grille reduces plosives and other breath noise

    Type Condenser (externally biased)
    Frequency Response 20 to 20,000 Hz
    Polar Pattern Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Bidirectional
    lmpedance 50 ohms
    Phantom power required? 11–52 V DC phantom power (IEC-61938) 5.8 mA, maximum


Rode's new NTK has the quality and warmth demanded from a tube mic.
With the large 1 in. capsule gold-plated membrane and twin triode tubes
(hand graded and selected), Rode is again setting the standard for value.
This is a tube mic designed exclusively for recording professionals who
want what only the best can offer.

Features:
Dynamic range of 47dB
Ultra low noise of only 12dB
Internal capsule shock mounting
Cardioid polar pattern
20Hz - 20kHz frequency response
Includes a power supply, 30 ft. cable, and stand adapter

Technical Description:
Capsule: Externally polarised 1 in. pressure-gradient condenser
Active Electronics: Unity-gain closed-loop impedance converter;
vacuum-tube input with bipolar buffering
Pickup Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-6dB)
Output Impedance: 200 ohms (100 ohms per leg)
Sensitivity: -38dB re 1V/Pa (12mV @ 94dB SPL) +/-1dB
Equivalent Noise: 12dB SPL (A-weighted per IEC268-15) +/-2dB
Maximum Output: > +29dBu (@ 1kHz, 5% THD into 1k (load)
Dynamic Range: > 147dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)
Maximum SPL: > 158dB SPL (@ 1kHz, 5% THD into 1k (load)
Signal/Noise Ratio: > 82dB (A-weighted, per IEC268-15)
External power supply: 100-120V/200-240V AC (user selectable)
50Hz/60Hz, 25VA maximum
Packed Weight: 4.53 kg (Mic only 760 gm)

Accessories included:
Power Supply
30 ft (10 m) Multicore Cable
M2 Standmount plus 3/8-5/8 in. Thread Adapter
Optional Extras: SM2 Shockmount

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