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Sterling ST155 microphone in Shockmount

Warm, articulate sound and excellent volume handling

For richly detailed and articulate vocal, instrument and speech recordings, Sterling Audio’s ST155 Large-Diaphragm FET Condenser microphone is a great choice. It provides a warm, articulate and detailed sound with excellent volume handling. It records the full-frequency spectrum from 20Hz-–20kHz and has a generous SPL of 144dB.

Close-up Image of the Sterling ST155 Microphone's Attenuation and Low-Pass Filter Switches

More headroom without the hum

With a switchable high-pass filter and attenuation pad, the Sterling Audio ST155 Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone provides additional versatility in the recording studio. Its 1” large-diaphragm design delivers detailed and articulate sound, while its hand-assembled capsule and custom-wound transformer capture incredible smoothness and warmth.

The Sterling ST155 Microphone and Shockmount are Pictured Inside the Rugged, Aluminum Flight Case

Protect your investment

The ST155 comes in a rugged flight case with an aluminum exterior and padded interior. Inside the case, there is enough room for both the microphone and the shockmount, giving you the portability and protection to record anywhere inspiration strikes.

Close-up Image of the Sterling SM8 Microphone Shockmount

A rugged shockmount for any recording application

Included with the ST155 is a premium metal band-suspension shockmount. The Sterling SM8 microphone shockmount isolates the ST155 from unwanted ambient rumble, vibrations and other noises. Its aluminum and zinc design, and premium automotive-quality titanium finish provide rugged construction, while its toothed angle-adjustment keeps your mic solidly in place.

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  • Richly detailed and articulate vocal, instrument and speech recording
  • Full frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz
  • Switchable high-pass filter and attenuation pad
  • Extreme volume handling: 144dB SPL
  • Precision 1" diameter, 3-micron diaphragm with disk resonator
  • Hand-assembled capsule, custom-wound transformer, Class-A circuit
  • Includes SM8 premium shockmount and aluminum 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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  • Circuit Type: Class-A FET
  • Polar Patterns: Cardioid
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz
  • High Pass Filter: 75Hz, 12dB/octave
  • Attenuation Pad: -10dB
  • Sensitivity: 32mV/Pa
  • Maximum SPL: 144dB (134dB without pad)
  • Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL
  • Typical Load Imp.: >1,000 ohms
  • Output Source Imp.: 200 ohms, transformer isolated
  • Dimensions: 7.7" long, 1.9" max diameter
  • Weight: 1.2 lb.
  • Power: 48V phantom power

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4.41

17 Reviews

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

You have to know what it is

I've had this mic for awhile now. It's a good mic. It is definitely a good value for it's price point. But I do not have a fully treated perfectly insulated soundproof booth. I'm recording in my basement. This mic is for guys like me. I'm not spending a grand on a mic. I need a good mic with good detail and clarity that can also help eliminate ambient noises. This does that, without costing me a mortgage payment. The transformer imparts a nice tonal character. Let's call this a pro-sumer level microphone. It is sturdy, multi pupose and simple to use. The case and mic frame that comes with this mic is almost as valuable as the mic itself. In my opinion, the case and frame are a huge bonus with this unit. You can buy better mics, but not for this price. If you are without the resources for laboratory conditions for your music studio, this is a great addition to your mic locker.

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Most Liked Negative Review

1

Awful microphone

This is the worst microphone I've ever recorded with. I've worked in professional studios with everything from MXL to Neumann and the cheapest of those was better than this. I owned it for a grand total of three hours before I had to return it. I recorded my Taylor guitar and this mic made it sound like a first act. The highs are so outrageously hyped that I had to put a 10db shelf at 5k before it even sounded passable. Would not recommend. There are so many other mics by better brands at this same price point if not lower. Buy one of those

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Best Uses
  1. Home Studio13
  2. Amateur Recording10
  3. Professional Recording9
  4. Performances5
  5. Outdoor Events / Games2
Cons
  1. Limited Functions2
  2. Pricey / Poor Value2
  3. Bulky/Heavy1
  4. Poor Sound Quality1
  5. Unreliable1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced9
  2. Novice4
  3. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Good Audio15
  2. Durable11
  3. Easy To Use10
  4. Versatile10
  5. Compact5

Reviewed by 17 customers

  • Low Quality - chunks of something Inside

    1

    submitted4 months ago

    byKevin

    fromLincoln, NE

    Extremely dissapointed with the quality of product received. Microphone has chunks of metal or something rattling around on the inside. Not sure how this passed quality control.

  • Works good for band practice and back up mic.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bySteven

    fromMt. Vernon, Illinois

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Good mic

  • Works good for band practice and back up mic.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bySteven

    fromOpdyke, Illinois

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    For studio work.

  • Looks like it will work well. Love the case.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    bySteven

    fromOpdyke, Illinois

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Going to mic guitars drums and some vocals.

  • Great recording mic

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byGregory

    fromLaurel ms

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Works great

  • Excellent value microphone

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDon

    fromBoston, MA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This microphone has recently replaced my long time microphone (a Neat Worker bee) for playing live Zoom events. For the price point, this has been a very nice upgrade in sound quality. There is a fullness and smoothness to the broadcast sound now that was not present in the content from the previous mic. It is impossible to compare this mic to a Neuman or some other high dollar mic, especially since I do not own or use one. This does really do well for my needs in live internet playing and demo home recording.

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

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byLar

    fromundisclosed

    Is this a Carioid microphone

    Is this a Carioid microphone

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yes. "Polar Patterns: Cardioid"

  • submitteda year ago

    asked bySante

    fromLexington, ky

    Does anybody know the screw measurements for the shock mount? The shock mount doesn't fit my stand it look to see if I just need an adapter or a new stand all together

    Does anybody know the screw measurements for the shock mount? The shock mount doesn't fit my stand it look to see if I just need an adapter or a new stand all together

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It's a standard 5/8"

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked bySnoob

    fromAppleton

    Can you use any XLR cable for the ST155 microphone?

    Can you use any XLR cable for the ST155 microphone?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    Yes. Any XLR cables will work.