Sterling Audio ST 66 Tube Mic Possibilty

Add tube condenser warmth and depth to your recordings. The ST66 tube condenser mic employs a large capsule with an ultra-thin 3-micron evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm. Optimized to capture the most definition and detail from all acoustic instruments like piano, drums, and guitars, the ST66's low-noise GT6205M tube in a Class-A triode circuit provides warmth and detail, adding new dimension to vocal and especially instrument recording.

The ST66 uses triode wiring on specially selected pentode tubes to yield low noise and a more realistic dynamic response than their competitors. Its power supply is designed with a load-balancing circuitry that allows cable runs of more than 200 feet with no deviation from optimal performance.

Sterling Audio microphones employ several advanced technologies that separate their large-diaphragm condenser mics from the rest of the pack. One of the more important advancements is their Disk Resonator system. With it, Sterling Audio is uniquely able to compensate for the 14kHz frequency roll-off that is inherent in large diaphragm mics. As any good audio engineer knows, this deficiency translates to a lack of sparkle from high-frequency sound sources. Other manufacturers have typically solved this problem by cutting other frequencies and then increasing the entire signal to help even out the frequency range. Unfortunately, this results in increased noise. Disk Resonator Technology incorporates a brass umbrella that protrudes from the center of the diaphragm in Sterling Audio's ST66 microphone. It gently boosts the diaphragm sensitivity to shorter sound waves, allowing it to respond more accurately to those all-important higher frequencies. The result is optimal sensitivity, full frequency response, and a low signal-to-noise ratio. Another piece of audio wizardry comes in the form of the ultra-thin diaphragm membrane made of Mylar. While most modern condenser diaphragms are 6 to 12 microns in thickness, Sterling Audio, in association with 3M, has produced a highly resilient Mylar that measures a mere 3 microns. This allows the ST66 to deliver an extraordinary degree of sensitivity.


The ST66’s large capsule with ultra-thin 3-micron gold evaporated Mylar diaphragm is built with an exclusive process that extends high frequencies to improve details and depth on both vocal and instrument recordings. The legendary low noise tube in a Class-A triode circuit design provides warmth and detail, adding new dimension to vocal and especially instrument recording.

FEATURES
Low noise GT6205M-USA tube
Disk Resonator TM design extends high-frequencies naturally
Large 1.25” all brass capsule, hand assembled and oven baked for long term stable operation
Low noise mic cable with Neutrik connectors
Nickel-plated all brass body
Custom-wound nickel core output transformer
Rugged vinyl zipper case included
ST-SM4 shock mount
7-pin XLR mic cable
PSM1 power supply and cord
SPECS
Preamp Tube-based, Class-A design
Polar Patterns Fixed: Cardioid
High Pass Filter Switchable 75Hz, 12dB/octave
Attenuation Pad Switchable -10dB
Frequency Response 20Hz – 20,000Hz
Equivalent Noise 23dB SPL – A Weighted
Sensitivity 35mV/Pa
Signal/Noise Ratio 79dB A-Weighted
Maximum SPL 130dB-140dB (adjustable w/pad)
Typical Load Impedance >500 W
Output Source Impedance 200 W transformer isolated
Dimensions 7.5” long, 1.8” max. dia.
Weight 1.2 lbs.


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