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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
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Acoustical operating principle | Pressure transducer | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 20 mV/Pa | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 28 dB | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 15 dB-A | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 66 dB | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 79 dB | Max. SPL (tube characteristic) | K | Dynamic range (of the amplifier) | K | Maximum output voltage | 8 dBu | Weight | 800 g | Diameter | 78 mm | Length | 165 mm |
* THD of the microphone amplifier at an input voltage which is equivalent to the capsule output voltage at the specified SPL.
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K2 - ?It cant be done?? Precision Variable Pattern Dual 1? Condenser Valve Microphone.
The R?DE K2 is the result of designing and building 1000?s of valve microphones. The
K2?s HF-1 capsule is the pinnacle of transducer technology. The sound quality combines
modern high-end specifications with the character and subtleties of the legendary 50?s mics.
Infinitely variable control of the K2?s polar patterns provides the freedom and flexibility to
excel in any recording situation. The K2 is another example of R?DE?s commitment to
building quality studio microphones to meet the exacting standards demanded by today?s
professionals.At the 2004 Frankfurt Music Messa, 56 of the most prestgious music industry
magazines voted the K2 the ?Best Studio Microphone of 2004?.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Features:
? New large capsule with gold sputtered diaphragm. ? Ultra low noise.
? Wide dynamic range. ? Class ?A? valve circuitry. ? Hand-selected and
graded 6922 twin-triode valve. ? Dedicated Power Supply. ? High strength
welded and heat-treated steel mesh head. ? Durable satin nickel finish.
? Internal capsule shock mounting. ? High level of RF rejection. ? Supplied
complete with SM2 Shock Mount and RC2 Custom Carry Case.
? Continuously variable polar patterns. From omni, through cardiod to
figure 8, controlled at the power supply.
Operation power:
The K2 is designed to operate from a dedicated power supply (110 - 120 V/220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz)
Acoustic principle: Externally polarized 25 mm(1?) condenser.
Directional pattern:
Continuously variable multi pattern -Omni, through Cardioid to figure 8.
Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Output impedance:
Valve impedence converter with bipolar output buffer.
Signal noise ratio din iec 651:
> 81 dB (1kHz relative to 1 Pa; per IEC651,IEC268-15).
Equvalent noise: 10 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15).
Maximum spl: 162 dB (@ 1% THD into 1k).
Sensitivity:
-36 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB.
Power supply voltage:
Dedicated Power Supply(110 - 120 V/220 - 240 V, 50/60 Hz).
Weight: 815 gms
Dimensions width: 208.5 mm
Dimensions depth: 55 mm
Dimensions height: 55 mm
Maximum output voltage: > +30 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 k).
| The C 414 B/XLS has been carefully designed to maintain the legendary sonic character of the C 414 family while integrating new features and performance enhancements made possible by new technology. The C 414B/XLS is designed to deliver accurate pickup of all acoustic instruments and voices.
The microphone's 5 pickup patterns are easily selectable via an electronic switch with LED indication and offer the selection of omnidirectional, cardioid, wide cardioid, hypercardioid and figure-eight patterns.
The pickup pattern selector switch utilizes a dual-color LED indicator that provides visual indication of the pattern selected and also changes from green to red to indicate if the microphone's output electronics are being overloaded. The pattern selector can also be used to "lock" the microphone's switch settings by pressing and holding it for 3 seconds.
On the rear of the microphone, an electronic switch allows the selection of -6 dB, -12 dB and -18 dB pre-attenuation levels which are accomplished by changing the polarization voltage to the capsule. The C 414 B/XLS has switchable bass cut filters of 12 dB-per-octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz, and a 6-dB-per-octave filter at 160 Hz for control of proximity effect. On-axis sensitivity for all patterns is 23 mV/Pa and its self-noise is an extremely low 6 dB-A.
The C 414 B/XLS has a transformerless output and all-metal chassis, making it immune to electrical interference and RF from digital equipment, video monitors and wireless systems. It comes complete in an all-metal road case with the AKG H-85 shock mount, a PF80 external two-stage pop filter, a W414X external windscreen and an individually-measured chart showing the response curve of the microphone. It is also available in factory-matched stereo pairs packaged with a H50 stereo bar instead of the external pop filter.
The C 414B/XLS is built in Vienna, Austria and comes with a three-year limited parts and labor warranty.
Features
High sensitivity and extremely low self noise
Five switchable polar patterns for placement and application flexibility
Two-color LEDs provide quick visual indication of selected polar pattern and output overload
Elastic capsule suspension greatly minimizes structurally-transmitted noise from chassis vibration
H 85 professional shock mount/stand adapter, PF 80 external pop filter and W 414 X external windscreen
High sound pressure level capability and wide dynamic range
Completely immune to electrostatic and electro-magnetic interference from digital gear, computer monitors, etc. thanks to solid metal housing and transformerless output stage
Three switchable bass cut filters and three pre-attenuation pads with LEDs for quick visual indication
All switchable components operate in low impedance circuits for ultra-high relability even in extremely humid conditions
Optional R 414 remote control unit (available by the end of 2004) offers full control of all switchable parameters via standard microphone cable and 3-pin XLR-type connectors
Specifications
Type: 1" large diaphragm pressure gradient microphone
Polar Patterns: Omnidirectional, wide cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure eight
Frequency Range: 20 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity: 23 mV/Pa (-33 dBV) +/-0.5 dB
Max. SPL: 140/146/152/158 dB SPL (at 0/-6/-12/-18 dB)
Preattenuation Pad: -6, -12,-18 dB, switchable
Bass Cut Filter Scope: 12 dB/octave at 40 Hz and 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave at 160 Hz
Power Requirements: 48 V phantom power to DIN/IEC
Connector: 3-pin XLR
Dimensions: 2" x 1.5" x 6.3“
Net Weight: 10.6 oz
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs (2.27 kg) |
Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | Directional pattern | Cardioid | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 13 mV/Pa | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | Equivalent noise level, CCIR1) | 23 dB | Equivalent noise level, A-weighted1) | 12 dB-A | Signal-to-noise ratio, CCIR1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 71 dB | Signal-to-noise ratio, A-weighted1) (rel. 94 dB SPL) | 82 dB | Maximum SPL for THD | 110 dB | Maximum SPL for THD | 129 dB | Maximum output voltage for THD | -1 dBu | Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 0.5 %2)) | 98 dB | Dyn. range of the mic. amplifier /A-weighted, 5 %2)) | 117 dB | Supply voltage (P48, IEC 61938) | 48 V ± 4 V | Current consumption (P48, IEC 61938) | 3.2 mA | Matching connector | XLR 3F | Weight | 825 g | Diameter | 78 mm | Length | 165 mm |
1) According to IEC 60268-1; CCIR-weighting according to CCIR 468-3, quasi peak; A-weighting according to IEC 61672-1, RMS
2) Measured as equivalent el. input signal |
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Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | Directional pattern | Cardioid | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohms | 18 mV/Pa | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 21 dB | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 10 dB-A | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 73 dB | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 84 dB | Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% | 140 dB | Maximum output voltage | 13 dBu | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier DIN/IEC 651 | 130 dB | Supply voltage | 48 V ± 4 V | Current consumption | 3 mA | Matching connectors | XLR 3F | Weight | 480 g | Diameter | 49 mm | Length | 175 mm |
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