| Content | With omni-directional, cardioid and figure-of-eight patterns, as well as a 10dB cut/boost function, Sontronics ORPHEUS is the perfect choice for practically any studio or live application.
Its low self-noise and unmistakable presence allow you to record the subtlest of instruments or voices without the need
to edit afterwards.
The highly sensitive 35mm dual-diaphragm capsule is suspended in its own special mount, almost floating in the large, spherical basket. ORPHEUS's body is cast from zinc alloy, which gives a very low resonance, helping to keep the signal tight and accurate.
Sontronics ORPHEUS is supplied in a luxury, velvet-lined wooden case and really does sound as good as it looks. When used as a room mic or for drum overheads, either on its own or in a pair, ORPHEUS will totally blow your mind!
Technical Specifications
There is rather less technical spec provided with these mics than I'd like to see for microphones in this price range. Specifically, there's no response plot, so I couldn't see where the presence peak, (which my ears told me was definitely there), was located. Both mics have a quoted 20Hz-20kHz frequency response, but without saying how many decibels down the response is at the extremes, so the numbers are pretty meaningless.
Both mics have a 20mV/Pa sensitivity, which is in the same ball park as most other large-diaphragm capacitor mics, and the solid-state Orpheus has a 2dB better EIN figure than the tube-based Helios, which is quoted as 18dBA. While these figures are perfectly acceptable for most studio tasks (and as good as or better than most Chinese-built mics), they aren't as good as some of the newer designs from the more mainstream mic companies. For example, a modern-day Neumann U87 comes in at around 12dB EIN, and many of Rode's mics, which use a new generation of surface-mount circuitry, manage an astonishingly low 7dB EIN or better.
The maximum SPL handling is also a little lower than average at 125dB at 1kHz for 0.5 percent distortion. Most mics manage 135dB or thereabouts, with the most tolerant getting up above 140dB. Putting this into perspective, it isn't going to affect vocal recording, and that's mainly where this mic is aimed, but close-miking brass instruments or loud percussion could throw up problems. If you're using this as a conventional studio vocal mic or for instruments like acoustic guitar, then both the noise figure and the maximum SPL handling are absolutely no problem. |
| Acoustical operating principle | Pressure gradient transducer | | Directional pattern | Omnidirectional, wide angle cardioid, cardioid, hypercardioid, figure-8 plus one intermediate position each | | Frequency range | 20 Hz ... 20 kHz | | Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm | 34/47/62 mV/Pa* | | Rated impedance | 50 ohms | | Rated load impedance | 1000 ohms | | Equivalent SPL CCIR 468-3 | 28/25/23 dB* | | Equivalent SPL DIN/IEC 651 | 16/13/11 dB-A* | | S/N ratio CCIR 468-3 | 66/69/71 dB* | | S/N ratio DIN/IEC 651 | 78/81/83 dB* | | Typical SPL (tube characteristic) | K | | Maximum output voltage | 18 dBu | | Dynamic range of the microphone amplifier cardioid DIN/IEC 651 for | 101 (121) dB | | Powering | Power supply N 149 | | Matching connectors | Microphone DIN 8F, Power supply XLR 3F | | Weight | 730 g | | Diameter | 70 mm | | Length | 201 mm |
* Omnidirectional / cardioid / figure-8
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NT2000 - ?Explore, Control, Create?? Seamlessly Variable Dual 1? Condenser Microphone.
The world's first large diaphragm condenser studio microphone with seamlessly variable Polar
Patterns, Filter and Pad located conveniently on the microphone body. The NT2000?s state of
the art surface-mount electronics combined with the new Australian designed and manufactured
HF1 Capsule, provide extremely low self-noise (7 dBA) and a maximum SPL of 147 dB (157 dB
with pad fully engaged) ensuring exceptional results and the ultimate in recording creativity.
The NT2000 is supplied with the SM2 Shock Mount, together in a durable custom carry case.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Acoustic principle:
Externally polarised 25 mm (1?) dual diaphragm condenser
Directional pattern: Multipattern
Frequency range: 20Hz - 20KHz
Output impedance: 200 ohms
Signal noise ratio din iec 651: 87 dB (1kHz rel 1Pa)
Equvalent noise: 7 dBA SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum spl:
147 dB (@ 1% THD into 1K ohm) 157dB (@ 1% THD into 1K ohm) with pad set to maximum
Sensitivity:
-36 db re 1 Volt/Pasca (16 mv @94db SPL) +/- 2 dB
Dynamic range din iec 651: 140 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Power supply voltage: Phantom P48
Weight without battery: 831 gm
Weight with battery: 2.6 kg
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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
| A/B, X/Y, and M/S stereo recording
Ambience recording
Grand piano, woodwind and brass instruments
Percussions
Drums
Classical music recording
Studio applications
- Back-to-back large-diaphragm multi-pattern transducer
- True condenser technology
- High sensitivity and 155 dB maximum SPL capability
- Switchable 20 dB preattenuation pad
- Switchable bass cut filter
- Legendary, pristine AKG sound quality
- Complete with spider-type shock mount and aluminium carrying case
| Type |
Dual-capsule,1-inch large-diaphragm, true condenser pressure-gradient microphone |
| Polar pattern |
Cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight |
| Frequency range |
20 to 20,000 Hz |
| Sensitivity |
28 mV/Pa (-31 dBV) |
| Max. SPL |
135/155 dB SPL (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, 300 Hz |
| Impedance |
=1000 ohms |
| Current consumption |
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- 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 |
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