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OmnidirectionalAvenson Audio STO-2

MSRP: $549 Omnidirectional Condenser Microphone

Avenson Audio STO-2

Description

The STO-2 is a small diaphragm condenser with an omnidirectional pickup pattern, sold in matched pairs for use in stereo miking applications. The case is machined out of solid aluminum.

This mic started life as the “Stapes Omni,” built and refined into a beautiful retail product by Erik Wofford and Brad Avenson.

See this TapeOp thread for numerous praiseworthy comments about the Stapes mics.

The Avenson Audio STO-2 is also known as: STO2, STO, stapes.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Omnidirectional (20 - 20,000 Hz)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
6mm (0.24'') 20 Ohms (Low (50-1000 Ohms)) 145 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
100g (3.53oz) 127mm (5.00'') 25mm (0.98'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires Phantom Power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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