Keep your mic safe and solidly in place
Included with the ST169 is a premium metal band-suspension shockmount and aluminum carry case. The Sterling SM8 Microphone Shockmount isolates the ST169 from unwanted ambient rumble, vibrations and other noises. Its aluminum and zinc design and premium automotive-quality titanium finish provide rugged construction, while its toothed angle-adjustment keeps your mic solidly in place.
A power supply for clean signal
The ST169’s power supply provides 48 volts of clean phantom power. It features one female XLR input and one male XLR output in a rugged metal housing. Connect the ST169 to the XLR input, and the power supply’s output to your mixer, audio interface or preamp. This is an ideal addition to any studio environment that employs a collection of various audio gear.
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What’s in the box?
- ST169 Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone
- SM8 premium metal, band-suspension shock mount
- Custom padded aluminum carry case
- Low-noise power supply
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ST169
Warm, Articulate and Detailed Sound The Sterling ST169 Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone is the professional choice for sheer recording versatility — providing a warm, articulate and detailed sound with extreme volume handling. Class-A tube warmth, articulation and detail Flexible pickup patterns: Cardioid, Omni and Figure-8 Ideal for vocals, instruments, speech and overhead/room recording Switchable high-pass […]
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ST33
2 Circuit Type: Class-A Tube Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni and Figure-8 Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz High Pass Filter: Switchable 75Hz, 12dB/octave Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz Attenuation Pad: Switchable -10dB Sensitivity: 30mV/Pa Maximum SPL: 142dB (132dB without pad) Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL Typical Load Imp: >1000 Ohms Output Source Imp: 200 Ohms, transformer isolated […]
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ST159
Unmatched Versatility With on-board, switchable high-pass filter and attenuation pad, the Sterling Audio ST159 can take anything you throw at it. Flexible pickup patterns: Cardioid, Omni and Figure-8 Warm, smooth and articulate vocal, instrument and speech recording Switchable high-pass filter and attenuation pad Full frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz Extreme volume handling: 144dB […]
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ST155
Warm, articulate sound and excellent SPL capability For richly detailed and articulate vocal, instrument and speech recordings, Sterling Audio’s ST155 Large-Diaphragm FET Condenser microphone is a great choice. It provides a warm, articulate and detailed sound with excellent SPL capability. It records the full-frequency spectrum from 20Hz-–20kHz and has a generous SPL of 144dB. Richly […]
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ST44
2 Circuit Type: Class-A Tube Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni and Figure-8 Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz High Pass Filter: Switchable 75Hz, 12dB/octave Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz Attenuation Pad: Switchable -10dB Sensitivity: 30mV/Pa Maximum SPL: 142dB (132dB without pad) Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL Typical Load Imp: >1000 Ohms Output Source Imp: 200 Ohms, transformer isolated […]
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ST151
Get smooth vocal and instrument recordings For capturing articulate, detailed recordings, the Sterling Audio ST151 is an excellent microphone, with a hand-assembled 1” capsule and custom-wound transformer. The ST151 provides exceptional smoothness to every vocal and instrument recording, making this Class-A, large-diaphragm condenser a standout in its price class. Enjoy recording the full-frequency spectrum—from 20Hz-20kHz—with […]
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ST51
2 Circuit Type: Class-A Tube Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni and Figure-8 Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz High Pass Filter: Switchable 75Hz, 12dB/octave Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz Attenuation Pad: Switchable -10dB Sensitivity: 30mV/Pa Maximum SPL: 142dB (132dB without pad) Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL Typical Load Imp: >1000 Ohms Output Source Imp: 200 Ohms, transformer isolated […]
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ST131
Capture Fast Transients and Subtle Sonic Detail The Sterling Audio ST131 Studio Instrument Condenser Microphone is the ideal choice when looking to capture fast transients and subtle sonic detail with outstanding clarity. Its full frequency range and extreme volume handling offers wide studio versatility, while its hyper-cardioid pattern helps isolate sound sources. Ideal acoustic guitar, […]
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ST69
2 Circuit Type: Class-A Tube Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni and Figure-8 Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz High Pass Filter: Switchable 75Hz, 12dB/octave Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz Attenuation Pad: Switchable -10dB Sensitivity: 30mV/Pa Maximum SPL: 142dB (132dB without pad) Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL Typical Load Imp: >1000 Ohms Output Source Imp: 200 Ohms, transformer isolated […]
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ST55
2 Circuit Type: Class-A Tube Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni and Figure-8 Frequency Response 20Hz – 20kHz High Pass Filter: Switchable 75Hz, 12dB/octave Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz Attenuation Pad: Switchable -10dB Sensitivity: 30mV/Pa Maximum SPL: 142dB (132dB without pad) Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL Typical Load Imp: >1000 Ohms Output Source Imp: 200 Ohms, transformer isolated […]
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