ST170 Active Ribbon Microphone
Ribbon Microphones


Features:
- Vintage tone for electric guitar, drums and other instruments
- Versatile Figure-8 pickup pattern
- Full frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
- Extreme volume handling: 132dB SPL
- Requires phantom power
Includes:
- SM5 metal shock mount
- Sturdy aluminum carry case
Highly Detailed, Vintage-Style Tone
The Sterling ST170 Active Ribbon Microphone brings a highly detailed, vintage-style tone to any recording environment with an ideal voicing for electric and acoustic guitars, drums, vocals and overhead/room.
Active Phantom Powered Design
The active phantom powered design gives you the optimal output level to hit the tonal sweet spot of mic preamps, as well as ample ability to handle extra loud sources like guitar amps and drums.
Highly Detailed, Vintage-Style Tone
The Sterling ST170 Active Ribbon Microphone brings a highly detailed, vintage-style tone to any recording environment with an ideal voicing for electric and acoustic guitars, drums, vocals and overhead/room.
Active Phantom Powered Design
The active phantom powered design gives you the optimal output level to hit the tonal sweet spot of mic preamps, as well as ample ability to handle extra loud sources like guitar amps and drums.

Rich Presence and Warm Bottom
Its rich presence and warm bottom allow your mixes to come together quickly without heavy EQ.
Includes SM5 metal shock mount and sturdy aluminum carry case. Requires phantom power.
Specifications:
Circuit Type: Active Ribbon
Polar Patterns: Figure-8
Transducer: 2.5-micron aluminum ribbon
Magnet: Rare earth neodymium
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 16mV/Pa
Maximum SPL: 132dB
Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL A-Weighted
Typical Load Impedance: >1000 Ohms
Output Source Impedance: 200 Ohms transformerless
Dimensions: 7.8” long, 1.4” max. dia.
Weight: 11.4 oz
Power: +48V Phantom Power
