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Sterling Audio

Description

The Sterling ST170 Microphone in its Shockmount on a Microphone Stand

A ribbon mic with rich presence, warm low-end and vintage tone

Sterling Audio’s ST170 active ribbon microphone brings a highly detailed, vintage tone to any recording environment with an ideal voicing for electric and acoustic guitars, drums, vocals and overheads. The active phantom powered design gives you an 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 end allow your mixes to come together quickly without heavy EQ.

A Close-up Image of the Sterling SM5 Microphone Shockmount

A rugged shockmount for any application

The ST170 comes with Sterling’s SM5 shockmount. The Sterling SM5 microphone shockmount isolates the ST170 from unwanted ambient rumble, vibrations and other noises. It’s sized for mics that are wider than most “pencil” microphones, yet smaller than conventional “large” mics. The sturdy elastic bands keeps the mic safe and secure, no matter which position they’re in, while the aluminum/zinc design and a premium automotive-quality titanium finish provide rugged construction that will last for years.

The Sterling ST170 Microphone Pictured in Its Rugged Aluminum Carry Case with the SM5 Shockmount

Protect your investment

The ST170 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 portability and protection to record anywhere inspiration strikes.

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
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: 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

Reviews

4.95

19 Reviews

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Perfect for Accordion and Kick/Room mic.
A nesceity for every studio pro or home.
Great on brass instruments
Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio17
  2. Professional Recording16
  3. Amateur Recording8
  4. Performances4
  5. Outdoor Events / Games3
Cons
  1. Limited Functions1
  2. None1
  3. Vulnerable to Radio Frequency Interfearance.1
  4. GC ran out of stock1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician9
  2. Experienced8
  3. Novice2
Pros
  1. Good Audio18
  2. Versatile12
  3. Easy To Use10
  4. Lightweight6
  5. Durable5

Reviewed by 19 customers

  • Great sounding mic at a great price

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byHarry

    fromLambertville nj

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Very nice and cool ribbon mic

  • Great mic for recording

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byJay

    fromLago Vista, Texas

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this as a second mic for recording guitar amps, along with SM57. I really like the clarity and true sound of this mic. And, the price is really good for such a high quality mic.

  • Excellent Mic for The Price

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    bywayne

    fromHarlan, KY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I purchased this mic to add to my never ending mic cabinet. I seen all the high praises about this mic being used for recording amps/cabs as well as other instruments and vocals, So I caught it on sale for a little under a hundred bucks and glad I did. It's really impressive for getting that low-end on my amps blending it with my SM57 for the high-end. It really captures the low-end without making it muddy or just too noisy like a lot of cheaper mics and even better than some mid-grade mics that cost a lot more. For the price and all the extras that comes with it you are getting a mic that should cost 3 or 4 times the price.

  • Amazing Bargan

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byVan

    fromLos Angeles, CA

    I have two of these mics and have found them to be excellent for instrumental recording. In a sonic comparison with a name brand active ribbon mic there was no audible difference. At their list price they are a great value. On sale they are an unbeatable bargain. By two of these. You'll be glad you did.

  • I would buy this again.

    5

    Verified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byG

    fromModesto, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Flat response. Good for drink overheads and instrument micing

  • This thing is FLAT

    5

    submitted2 years ago

    byChris

    fromGreeneville, TN

    I will echo what everybody else says: this thing records exactly what you put in front of it. There is no coloration. It's incredible. And the shock mount seems more than adequate. I have actually used it for my SM 58 also.

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