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9 polar patternsNingbo Alctron Electronics Co., Ltd. HSGT-2B

Multi-Pattern Condenser Tube Microphone

Ningbo Alctron Electronics Co., Ltd. HSGT-2B

Description

The HSGT-2B is a large-diaphragm, multipattern tube mic, made in China by Alctron and sold under a variety of familiar brand names.

The specs claim the tube is a selected 6072/12AT7, but is more commonly a 12AX7 which has different characteristics and is arguably a poor fit for the mic’s schematic — leading to the common and easy mod of replacing the tube (assuming it’s socketed) with a true 6072/12AY7.


The mic ships with a power supply, 7-pin cable, spider shockmount, foam windscreen, and an aluminum road case.

The Ningbo Alctron Electronics Co., Ltd. HSGT-2B is also known as: HST-2B, HSGT2B.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Omnidirectional (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Cardioid (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Bidirectional (20 - 20,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
25mm (0.98'') 200 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 134 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
800g (28.22oz) 180mm (7.09'') 60mm (2.36'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires External Power Supply

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