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Sterling Audio

Description

Sterling Audio ST170 Active Ribbon Microphones bring an organic, tape-style tone to digital recording with ideal voicing for modern mixes of electric and acoustic guitars, drums, vocals and overhead/room. Their 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. Their rich presence and warm bottom allow your mixes to come together quickly without heavy EQ. Each ST170 Active Ribbon Microphone includes an SM5 metal shock mount and sturdy aluminum carry case. Both require phantom power.
Sterling Audio Buy 2 and Save: ST170 Ribbon Microphone Pair
Sterling Audio Buy 2 and Save: ST170 Ribbon Microphone Pair
Sterling Audio Buy 2 and Save: ST170 Ribbon Microphone Pair

Features

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

WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Ethylbenzene, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Toluene, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Specs

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

Reviews

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Reviewed by 2 customers

  • NICE!

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byMark H.

    fromAlbuquerque New Mexico

    I have many mics. SM57 to Neumanns. Never had a ribbon. Bought this on an inpulse and yes I am happy! Plugged in my Strat toa Tweed Deluxe with the Ribbon thru an API pre-amp. Killer full body sound that catchs the warmth of the guitar, much better than an SM57. Added a little high EQ to bring up the sparkle and this is great. My new goto guitar amp mic and the price is way good. Very pleased!!

  • Should have purchased long ago.

    5

    submitted6 years ago

    byBill

    fromMadison

    Very nice. Need a pop screen for vocals-for sure. I like them.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byCarlyle

    fromRiverdale Ga

    Does the 2 bundle Come with 2 cases?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJohn

    fromundisclosed

    Hello, does anyone know if this will fit the axe mic clip from royer for the ribbon mic and sure 57?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please give us a call to better help you out – 877-687-5403

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked bySoulpumpkin

    fromRiverdale, UT

    Is guitar center offering an extended purchase pricing arrangement for this microphone bundle for the 2 ST 170 Sterling ribbon mic bundle?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Sales Agent for specific pricing inquiries

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byBenjamin

    fromundisclosed

    Hello, is this Microphone: Sterling Audio Buy 2 and Save: ST170 Ribbon Microphone Pair On Monday 21.10. still in offer ? Greetings Benjamin

    Open Reply - Ronald
    The price will be the same until the manufacturer instructs us to change the price back.