UK Mic Brand Sontronics Launches Preamp & New Mic Packs
At AES this past weekend, Sontronics announced the launch and immediate availability of Sonora 2, a dual-channel solid-state preamp/DI that has been designed, developed and manufactured in the UK.
Sontronics Sonora dual-channel preamplifier/DI
Sontronics has also released two new all-in-one recording packages – the STC-20 PACK and STC-3X PACK – each including a condenser mic and free accessories meant to get musicians up-and-running toward achieving professional studio-quality recordings in minutes.
According to Sontronics…
The Sonora 2 preamp (approximately $1,125, available now) features Sontronics’ proprietary Class A vintage circuit design and is capable of delivering an exceptional standard of audio reproduction with a classy, silky finish for an outstanding price.
For ultimate recording and monitoring flexibility, SONORA 2 has two combined XLR & 1/4” jack inputs plus four individual outputs (two XLR, two TRS jack) as well as a –20dB pad, 75Hz high-pass filter, 180° phase reverse switch and 48V phantom power on each channel. Its lightning-quick dynamic ability combined with a linear frequency response and a powerful 66dB of crystal-clear gain and a huge +23dBu of headroom means SONORA 2 is an ideal choice for any professional studio, home or live environment.
STC-3X multi-pattern condenser mic (available in black or silver) comes with shockmount, popshield, XLR cable and pouch.
THE new Sontronics all-in-one mic packs are intended for anyone wanting to start recording straight away. The STC-20 PACK ($336.00 / available Nov. 5) includes Sontronics’ best-selling affordable STC-20 large-diaphragm cardioid condenser mic with gold-sputtered one-inch capsule.
The STC-3X PACK ($490.00 / available Nov. 5) includes Sontronics’ brand new STC-3X condenser mic with three polar patterns – cardioid, omni and figure-of-eight – plus a pad (0, -10, -20dB) and high-pass filter (linear, 75Hz, 150Hz). Available in black or silver, the STC-3X is the ultimate in versatility and flexibility for any studio.
Both packs include the following accessories:
• spider-style shockmount with two spare elastics
• nylon-mesh pro-quality popshield
• 5-metre XLR cable
• zip-up microphone pouch
For more on all these products, visit Sontronics‘ website.
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