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The Sterling SP150/130 Microphone Pack is Pictured in Its Rugged Plastic Carry Case

A versatile two-microphone set with mic clips and carry case

Together, the SP150 and the SP130 cover a wide range of recording situations making this a perfect starter kit to kick off your studio mic collection. The pair of mics come with one HM-2 mic stand mount, HM-3 mic clip and a custom carry case. The carry case boasts a heavy-duty plastic exterior and a padded interior to protect your microphone while in transit anywhere.

The Sterling SP150 Microphone in its Mic Clip on a Microphone Stand

A versatile mic with professional features and tone

The Sterling Audio SP150 Condenser Microphone is a great solution for recording versatility—ideal for vocals, speech, guitars, drums, and instruments. The side-address SP150 delivers articulate and detailed vocal, instrument and speech recording. It is a Class-A FET cardioid condenser with a frequency response of 20Hz to 20kHz and 136dB maximum SPL.  

The Sterling SP130 Microphone in its Mic Clip on a Microphone Stand

Capture fast transients with detail and clarity

The SP130 instrument mic captures fast transient instruments with outstanding clarity, while eliminating unwanted bleed with the focused isolation of its cardioid pickup pattern. Like the SP150, the SP130 is a versatile mic that’ll work great for recording snare drums, acoustic guitars, amps, brass, woodwinds and even banjos.

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  • Side-address and end-address condenser mics, mounts and case
  • Versatile recording of vocals, speech, guitars, drums and instruments
  • SP150: Detailed and articulate vocal, speech and instrument recording
  • SP130: Defined, focused instrument, percussion and overhead/room recording
  • High volume handling: 136dB SPL
  • Requires phantom power
  • Captures fast transients with outstanding clarity
  • Includes hard mic clip and zippered carry case
  • Requires phantom power
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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.

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SP150
  • Circuit Type: Class-A FET
  • Polar Patterns: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa
  • Maximum SPL: 136dB
  • Equivalent Noise: < 28dB SPL
  • Typical Load Imp.: >1,000 ohms
  • Output Source Imp.: 200 ohms transformerless
  • Dimensions: 7.1" long, 1.9" max diameter
  • Weight: 1.0 lb.
Power: 48V phantom powerSP130
  • Circuit Type: Class-A FET
  • Polar Patterns: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz
  • Sensitivity: 5mV/Pa
  • Maximum SPL: 136dB
  • Equivalent Noise: < 28dB SPL
  • Typical Load Imp.: >1,000 ohms
  • Output Source Imp.: 200 ohms transformerless
  • Dimensions: 5.4" long, 1.0" max. diameter
  • Weight: 3.1 oz.
  • Power: 48V phantom power

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4.33

21 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

4

Meh.

Though the official specs tell a different tale, there's not much difference in practice between the Sterling 150 and 151. The 151 may be a bit more sensitive. (I have two, one of which is notably hotter than the other.) These are respectable recording mics for soloists, choirs, pianos, etc. Good luck trying to use them in live shows... A notable advantage of these mics is that performers are far less likely to grab them off the stand and play Roger Daltry. The 130 doesn't seem to be particularly "focused" or "fast." Mine is definitely far less sensitive than the 150. Sterling would do just as well to sell these as "buy one, get one free." The odd fat ring around both ends demands a spring-clip mic holder if the original breaks -- which mine did on the first use. It might make a cute flashlight if you rip the guts out and add some batteries. Other than that, not much to recommend this stinker. Unless you're keen to build up your mic collection, you'll do better investing in a single 151 for the same $$$.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Sound like garbage

I record mostly acoustic guitar and wanted to upgrade from my one old cheap condenser microphone (tascam tm-78) to two condensers to get better sound. The reviews seemed like it would be a good enough deal for the price. first they arrive and I pulled them out of the case, the paint on the large microphone is all scraped off like it had been dragged on the ground. whatever, as long as they sound good the paint doesn't matter. Then when I went to try them out I did my usual set up and my settings in my DAW and audio interface. I had to crank the gain up on my audio interface all the way and boost the db in my DAW 10db to get to 18db and it sounds all muffled. I switched to the Tascam microphone to see if it was my setting or something and I had to turn everything back down and it sounded much better. Terrible purchase. oh and the latch on the case broke the third time I opened it.

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio15
  2. Amateur Recording13
  3. Professional Recording8
  4. Performances2
  5. Outdoor Events / Games1
Cons
  1. Poor Sound Quality2
  2. Bulky/Heavy1
  3. Missing Parts1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced11
  2. Novice3
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Audio15
  2. Easy To Use12
  3. Versatile9
  4. Durable8
  5. Lightweight5

Reviewed by 21 customers

  • Purchased as a gift

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byBill

    fromMinneapolis

    Purchased as a gift

  • Microphones with excellent price, quality, and sound.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byJohn

    fromNew York

    Gift for Professional Singer, pianist, and organist that wants to record performances. The large diameter is perfect for recording a few instruments while the small diameter is used for the singer.

  • Very solid -both sound great !

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byChris

    fromPhiladelphia PA AREA

    Correction of previous submission

  • Very solid -both so don't great

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byChris

    fromPhiladelphia PA AREA

    I play harmonica directly through either or use them to amplify sound coming through my mini amp

  • They got it right

    5

    submitted4 years ago

    byRoy R.

    fromRichland, WA

    This is an amazing and clear mic.

  • Meh.

    4

    submitted5 years ago

    bygnostix1

    fromBuffalo NY USA Earth

    Though the official specs tell a different tale, there's not much difference in practice between the Sterling 150 and 151. The 151 may be a bit more sensitive. (I have two, one of which is notably hotter than the other.) These are respectable recording mics for soloists, choirs, pianos, etc. Good luck trying to use them in live shows... A notable advantage of these mics is that performers are far less likely to grab them off the stand and play Roger Daltry. The 130 doesn't seem to be particularly "focused" or "fast." Mine is definitely far less sensitive than the 150. Sterling would do just as well to sell these as "buy one, get one free." The odd fat ring around both ends demands a spring-clip mic holder if the original breaks -- which mine did on the first use. It might make a cute flashlight if you rip the guts out and add some batteries. Other than that, not much to recommend this stinker. Unless you're keen to build up your mic collection, you'll do better investing in a single 151 for the same $$$.

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  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bySarah

    fromundisclosed

    are cables included?

    are cables included?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, the Sterling Audio SP150/130 Studio Condenser Microphone Pack does not include cables. These are the best -------- Livewire Elite Quad XLR

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byTraveler4God

    fromundisclosed

    How well do these microphones work with harmonicas?

    How well do these microphones work with harmonicas?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    These will work well with harmonicas