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Sontronics' SIGMA phantom-powered ribbon microphone is one of our most popular products thanks to its incredible performance and value for money.
Ribbon mics are renowned for their smooth, uncoloured audio characteristics but most have a transformer-based output, which makes it difficult to achieve consistency when using different preamps. SIGMA, however, is phantom-powered and operates just like any other Sontronics condenser mic, allowing you to plug and play with practically any preamp.
SIGMA's sensitivity is high and its low self-noise figure is simply amazing for a ribbon microphone. It excels at reproducing signals with a high-frequency bias, resulting in an extremely pleasing, natural sound.
The Sontronics SIGMA comes in a velvet-lined aluminium flightcase with a unique shockmount to isolate it from any noise transferred through the microphone.
If you're looking for a microphone with all the silky smoothness of a vintage ribbon mic but with all the ease-of-use and build quality of modern technology, you've found it with SIGMA!
Specifications
Frequency Response - BidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
Sigma Bidirectional Frequency Response Chart
Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Bidirectional (18 mV/Pa; 20 - 15,000 Hz)
Ribbon Construction Impedance SPL/Noise
aluminum ribbon
Self-noise: 14.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
495g (17.46oz) 165mm (6.50'') n/a
3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
Requires phantom power
Phantom voltage: 48 ± 4v
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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 |
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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 |
| AKG C214 – large 1” diaphragm microphone with cardioid polar pattern, frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, 20dB pad, requires phantom power (12-52V), XLR connector. Includes clip, case and windshield. Dimensions: 160 x 55mm. Weight: 280g, optional microphone holder SA61
The C214 professional large-diaphragm condenser microphone has been designed as a cost-effective alternative to the high-end C414 family. Like the C414, the C214 offers a supreme one-inch capsule on an integrated suspension to reduce mechanical noise. A switchable 20dB attenuation pad allows recording of loud sources of up to 156dB SPL. A switchable bass-cut filter allows close-up recording with almost no proximity effect.
The C214 captures sound by combining one capsule of the legendary C414 dual-capsule system and the patented AKG Back-Plate Technology, resulting in an outstanding performance close to the famous C414 XLII.
Sonic character of the C414 XLII
for beautifully detailed recording of lead vocals and solo instruments
Outstanding dynamic range and ultralow noise
for close-up recording of high-output sources of up to 156dB SPL
Switchable 20dB attenuator and bass-cut filter
for close-up recording and reduction of proximity effect
Integrated suspension
to reduce mechanical noise and vibration from stage
Roadworthy design
all-metal die-cast body with shock- and scratch-resistant finish |
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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Our latest dual-diaphragm condenser microphone C-3 is ideal for high-quality studio recording and live applications.
The selectable omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-eight pickup patterns offer ultimate versatility needed to professionally record vocals and acoustic instruments. The C-3 holds a pressure-gradient transducer with a shock-mounted dual-diaphragm capsule. Its ultra-high sound resolution and flat frequency response rival those of microphones with much higher price tags. It also includes an LED that indicates phantom power operation and a gold-plated XLR output connector to ensure highest signal integrity. The C-3 comes with extensive accessories such as swivel stand and transport case.
The C-3 represents state-of-the-art technology at a price that is simply unheard of. |
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