Aston Microphones Stealth 4-Voice Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

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Active and Passive modes with 48V Autodetect function Stealth works with or without 48V phantom power. In passive mode (unpowered) the active circuit is completely bypassed and Stealth operates with the simplest possible signal chain to give a beautifully clean sound. A unique (world’s first!) built-in Autodetect function senses the presence of 48V phantom power and will automatically switch the mic to active mode to utilize the onboard class A mic Pre. Built-in Class A Mic Preamp When in active mode Stealth features a high quality built-in Class A Mic Pre, dispensing with the need for an expensive external gain lifting device. Stealth features a fully balanced signal path from capsule to output, yielding a superior reduction of ‘Common Mode’ noise compared with single-ended (unbalanced) designs. 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Aston Microphones Stealth 4-Voice Cardioid Dynamic Microphone

Name: Aston Microphones Stealth 4-Voice Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Brand: Aston Microphones
SKU: L45113000000000
Price: 275.00 USD
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Rating: 5 (1 reviews)

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Highly versatile broadcast-quality microphone with 4 switchable voices.

The Aston Stealth is a cardioid, end-address microphone for use on stage or in the studio, from VO, to gaming, live sound to serious high-end recording.

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Stealth 4-Voice Cardioid Dynamic Microphone Specifications:

Transducer Type: Moving coil
Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Equivalent Noise Level: 10dB
Sensitivity (passive mode) at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm: ave. 1mV/Pa*
Sensitivity (active mode) at 1 kHz into 1 kOhm: ave. 150mV/Pa*
Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 140dB

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