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Sontronics STC-10

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  • MSRP: $129

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CardioidSontronics STC-10

Cardioid Pencil Condenser Microphone

The Sontronics STC-10 is a cardioid pencil condenser microphone that is based on the company’s STC-1.

While the STC-1 accepts alternate capsules with different polar patterns from Sontronics, the company makes no mention of compatibility with the STC-10. This leads us to believe that the capsule is not interchangeable, which likely allows the microphone to be priced lower than its predecessor.

The STC-10 features switches for a pad (-10 dB) and low-cut filter (at 75 Hz) on its front.

According to Sontronics, the STC-10 is designed to sound similar to the STC-1, at a lower cost. The company does not go into specifics, but some examples of areas they were able to cut costs were in accessories and expandability. The STC-10 ships with a mic clip and windscreen, though a shockmount and padded case are available for purchase separately.

Also note that the STC-10 has higher self-noise (18dBA) than the STC-1 (16dBA), suggesting that lower-cost electronic components are used in the STC-10 amplifier circuit.

The Sontronics STC-10 is also known as: STC10, STC 10.

The mic was released in 2010.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Cardioid (11 mV/Pa; 30 Hz - 20,000 Hz)
  • Pad: -10 dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: Low cut at 75 Hz (Via Switch)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diameter n/a
200 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 130 dB
Self-noise: 18.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a n/a n/a
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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