Sterling Audio has recently announced the release of a new line of high-value
professional microphones for studio recording. The line includes six individual
microphones, a two-microphone package, and two new shock mounts.
Ribbon microphones hold a special place in the hearts of recording engineers for their
ability to capture high-frequency detail. Sterling Audio’s new ST170 Active Ribbon
Microphone is all of that and more. Sporting a Figure-8 pickup pattern and bringing a
rich presence and warm bottom-end, the ST170 enables your mixes to come together
quickly without requiring extensive EQ. It’s a great choice for modern mixes of electric
and acoustic guitars, drums, vocals, and overhead/room tracks. The active phantom-
powered design delivers the optimal output level to hit the tonal sweet spot of mic
preamps, and the ST170 easily handles up to 132 dB SPL for loud sources like guitar
amps and drums. The ST170 comes with Sterling Audio’s SM5 metal shock mount,
and sturdy aluminium carry case.
Nothing quite matches the smooth warmth of a fine tube condenser microphone, and
Sterling Audio’s new ST169 Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone delivers the
proof every time you use it. Ideal for vocals, instruments, speech, and overhead/room
recording, its combination of new and traditional technology results in a full frequency
response and quick transient response, without sacrificing authentic tube warmth and
tone. Selectable cardioid, omni, and figure-8 polar patterns and a switchable highpass
filter and attenuation pad, along with the ability to handle up to 142 dB SPL, make
this 1-inch diaphragm, Class A tube condenser unbeatable for sheer versatility. The
new mic comes with Sterling Audio’s SM8 premium metal, band-suspension shock
mount, aluminium carry case, and low-noise power supply.
Sterling Audio’s ST155 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone features a 1-inch
large-diaphragm and delivers warm, richly detailed, smooth, and articulate sound,
perfect for recording vocals, instruments, and speech. It’s hand-assembled capsule,
and custom-wound transformer makes it a standout in its class. The ST155 provides
additional versatility, thanks to its switchable highpass filter and attenuation pad, and
can handle up to 144 dB SPL from 20 Hz to 20 kHz. It comes with Sterling Audio’s
SM8 premium metal, band-suspension shock mount and a custom-padded carry case.
To capture instruments with outstanding clarity and subtle detail, choose the new
Sterling Audio ST131 Studio Instrument Condenser Microphone, which features a
hypercardioid polar pattern. Sterling Audio’s ST151 Large-Diaphragm Condenser
Microphone sports a custom-wound transformer and hand-assembled, 1-inch capsule,
and offers a cardioid polar pattern, making it a fine choice for a variety of recording
applications. The Sterling ST159 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone’s selectable
cardioid, omni, and figure-8 polar patterns and other features will make it the most
versatile mic in your collection.
Sterling also is shipping the SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack, which
provides two professional Class A FET cardioid microphones that enable you to handle
the widest possible range of recording situations. The side-address SP150 delivers
articulate and detailed vocal, instrument and speech recording, while the end-address
SP130 instrument mic captures fast transients with outstanding clarity.
Finally, Sterling has released two new shock mounts: The SM5, which can
accommodate a variety of medium-body (1.2 to 1.7-inch) studio microphones and the
SM8, which fits any Sterling large-diaphragm microphones (1.6 to 2.4-inch body
diameter).
Please visit www.sterlingaudio.net for
more information,.
