SONTRONICS STC-1 condenser microphone
Our best-selling Sontronics STC-1 small-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone is ideally suited to recording instruments of any kind, from acoustic guitar to flute, trumpet, bongo or violin.

The STC-1 is designed to give outstanding results every time on solo strings, woodwind, brass or percussion instruments as well as guitar and other strummed instruments, and is also perfect for field recording, video and film work, or overhead miking on stage as well as in the studio.

Thanks to its three-stage filter (0, -10, -20dB) and pad (0, 75, 150Hz) switches, the STC-1 is one of the most flexible microphones in its class and gives impressive, professional studio-quality results for an affordable price, regularly outclassing mics that cost many times more.

As well as direct-miking various instruments, the STC-1 is fantastic for overhead and room miking, especially when used with our optional . And when used in a pair – either two individual STC-1 mics or in our stereo matched with mounting bar – it becomes even more versatile.

STC-1 HIGHLIGHTS
• small-diaphragm condenser mic
• cardioid pattern
• ideal for direct-miking instruments and percussion
• with mic clip and foam windshield
• covered by 

RECOMMENDED FOR…
• acoustic guitar and guitar amps
• solo woodwind & strings
• percussion
• sitar, bouzouki and banjo
• string, brass or wind ensemble
• video/film & field recording
• foley work
• in pairs for drumkit, overhead &
room miking

STC-1 SPECIFICATIONS
Polar pattern: Cardioid (optional  available)
Frequency response: 25Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 12mV/Pa -36dB ±2dB
(0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1,000Hz)
Impedance: ≤200 Ohms
Equivalent noise level: 16dB
(A-weighted)
Max SPL: 137dB (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz)
Power source: 48V ±4V phantom power required
Connector: Three-pin XLR
Dimensions: 162 x 24 x 24mm
Weight: 214g
Supplied with: Mic clip, foam windshield