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ST170 Active Ribbon Microphone

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Overview

Organic sound from modern ribbon technology.

The Sterling Audio ST170 Active Ribbon Microphone brings a vintage-style tone to any recording environment with an ideal voicing for modern mixes of electric and acoustic guitars, drums, vocals and overhead/room. The active phantom powered design gives you the optimal output level to hit the tonal sweet spot of mic preamps, as well as ample ability to handle extra loud sources like guitar amps and drums. Its rich presence and warm bottom allow your mixes to come together quickly without heavy EQ. Includes SM5 metal shock mount and sturdy aluminum carry case. Requires phantom power.

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Features

  • Vintage-style tone for electric guitar, drums and other instruments
  • Versatile Figure-8 pickup pattern
  • Full-frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
  • Extreme volume handling: 132dB SPL
  • Includes an SM5 metal shockmount and aluminum case
  • Requires phantom power

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Specs

ST170 Active Ribbon Microphone Specifications:

  • Circuit Type: Active Ribbon
  • Polar Pattern: Figure-8
  • Capsule Design: 2-micron aluminum ribbon
  • Magnet: Rare earth neodymium
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz
  • Maximum SPL: 132dB SPL
  • Sensitivity: 16mV/Pa
  • Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL A-Weighted
  • Typical Load Imp: 1,000 ohms
  • Output Source Imp: 200 ohms, Transformerless
  • Microphone Dimensions: 7.8" long, 1.4" max. diameter
  • Microphone Weight: 11.4 oz
  • Power Supply: +48V phantom power
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