SONTRONICS STC-6 Handheld Cardioid Condenser Microphone

The STC-6 is a handheld condenser microphone from Sontronics that is designed primarily for live use on vocals.

The STC-6ʼs capsule is a 22 mm gold-sputtered capsule with a fixed cardioid pattern. It features recessed switches for a -10 dB pad and hi-pass filter at 75 Hz. The micʼs body has a series of grooves running across the middle, to aid in gripping while on stage.

The STC-6 has a transformerless output circuit, and with 24 dBA of self-noise is very well-suited for live applications but may be less acceptable for studio use.

The STC-6 ships in an aluminum carrying case as opposed to the more common pouch, and includes an appropriately sized clip.

The e 865 is a fully professional super-cardioid vocal microphone utilising the
very best in condenser microphone technology to achieve new standards of
quality and sound. The microphone capsule insorporates special blast/pop
protiction plate to shield the diaphragm from excessive sound pressure levels. 

Features
Rugged metal body
Extended dynamic response with pronounced presence and vocal 'punch'
Excellent feedback rejection
Very good rejection of handling noise
Very high sound pressure handling capability
Delivery Includes
1 e 865
1 microphone clip
1 pouch

Technical Data
Pick-up pattern  super cardioid 
Sensitivity in free field, no load (1kHz)  3 mV/Pa 
Max. Sound pressure level (aktiv)  150 dB 
Nominal impedance  200 Ohm 
Min. terminating impedance  1000 Ohm 
Dimensions  d 47 x 193 mm 
Weight w/o cable  311 g 
Frequency response (microphone)  40.....20000 Hz 
Phantom powering  12 - 48 V 

Technical specifications

 Cardioid Condenser with 10dB Attenuator and 3 Position Low-Cut Filter

One of the world's great studio microphones, the SM81 provides precise, detailed sound reproduction, is excellent for studio recording, and is rugged enough for live sound reinforcement.

• A standard for acoustic instruments, including guitar and cymbals
• Selectable, low-frequency response -- either flat, 6dB/octave roll-off, or 18 dB/octave roll-off
• Built-in, switchable 10 dB attenuator for use in high SPL situations
• Phantom power only
• Windscreen included
• Low noise and high output clipping
• Cardioid condenser
• Frequency response: 20 to 20,000 Hz

The R?DE NT6 is specifically designed for difficult mounting applications. Although
clearly relevant to instrument mic'ing, the new NT6 is extremely well suited to any
situation where a small 'unobtrusive' but powerful microphone system is required.
The NT6 utilises the 1/2" (externally biased) gold sputtered true condenser transducer
used in the internationally renowned R?DE NT5. The capsule is designed to attach to
a custom made, multi-position swivel mount allowing it to be independently positioned
with ease.
To further increase the versatility of the NT6, it is supplied with 2 thread adaptors - 1/4"
to 5/8" and 1/4" to 3/8" that enable the capsule assembly to be securely attached to a
wide variety of mic stands, tripods and boom poles.
The capsule is connected to the pre-amplifier (body) by a custom 3 m Kevlar? fibre reinforced
cable. Housed within the heavy duty satin-nickel-plated body, is a state-of-the-art low noise
balanced output preamplifier, exhibiting a wide dynamic range and full frequency response.
The surface-mount pre-amplifier circuit also incorporates a 2-position variable pad: 0 dB an -10 dB
attenuation, and a 2-position variable high-pass filter that enables you to step from a flat response
to 80 Hz high pass filter; both conveniently located away from the capsule, providing additional
control without the need to move the capsule once in position.
The NT6 is intended for Film, Television, Broadcast, Live Performance, Theatre, Television,
Surround and Environmental recording applications or wherever your imagination takes you.
The NT6 is produced in R?DE's design and manufacturing facility in Sydney, Australia. Utilising
state of the art computer controlled machining and assembly technologies, R?DE is able to
achieve levels of finish and repeatability of the most exacting standards and tolerances.
The NT6 comes supplied with Microphone Preamp (Body), Capsule, 3 m Kevlar? fibre reinforced
cable, RM5 Stand Mount, 2-axis Swivel Mount, 2 thread adaptors, ZP1 Zip Pouch and WS5 Wind Shield.
 
FEATURES:
? 1/2? (externally biased) gold sputtered true condenser capsule ? Heavy duty satin-nickel-plated body
? 2-position variable pad: 0 dB and -10 dB ? 2-position variable high-pass filter: flat and 80 Hz ? Surface
mount technology ? Low noise ? Wide dynamic range ? Full frequency response ? Supplied complete
with 2-axis swivel mount, 2 thread adaptors, M5 clip, WS5 (Black) Wind Shield and Soft Pouch ? Designed
& manufactured in Australia ? Full 2 year guarantee 
 
Operation power:
The NT6 is designed to operate from phantom power to the P48 standard. The NT6 will operate
between 44V and 52V applied with positive polarity to pin 2 and pin 3 of the output XLR connector. 
Operation output impedance:
Output Impedance: The NT6 will operate satisfactorily into a load impedance as low as 1 kΩ. If a
load below this is used, the output signal level will be reduced. The NT6 output is balanced between
pin 2 (hot) and pin 3 (cold). Pin 1 is ground.
 Acoustic principle:
Externally polarised 1/2" (13mm) pressure gradient condenser
Directional pattern:  Cardioid
Frequency range:
40 Hz ~ 20,000 Hz selectable HPF @ 80 Hz/12 dB/octave
Output impedance: 200 Ω
Signal noise ratio din iec 651:
75 dB (1 kHz rel 1 Pa; per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Equvalent noise: 19 dB SPL (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Maximum spl:
138 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ)148 dB (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ) - pad at maximum
Sensitivity:
-38 dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (16 mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB
Dynamic range din iec 651: 119 dB (per IEC651, IEC268-15)
Power supply voltage: 48 Volts (P48)
Weight: 386 grm.
Maximum output voltage: 6 dBu (@ 1% THD into 1 kΩ)
Pin assignment:
3 pin XLR, balanced output between pin 2(+), pin (-) & pin 1 (ground)