Sterling ST131 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
STUDIO INSTRUMENT
CONDENSER
MICROPHONE
S T 131 Studio Instrument Condenser Microphone
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Circuit Type ........................................ Low Noise FET
Polar Pattern ........................................Hyper Cardioid
Frequency Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-20kHz
Switchable Hi-Pass Filter........................... 75Hz, 12dB/octave
Switchable Attenuation Pad....................................-10dB
Maximum SPL .............................146dB (136dB without pad)
Sensitivity ............................................... 5mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level A-Weighted...........................28dB SPL
Typical Load Impedance ....................................>1000 Ω
Output Source Impedance........................200 Ω Transformerless
Power Supply.......................... +48V Phantom Power Required
Microphone Dimensions .................... 6.9” long, 1.4” max diameter
Microphone Weight ......................................... 7.8 oz.
Included Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . HM-4 Hard Mount
RECORDING TIPS: www.sterlingaudio.net
1704-16136387
Sterling Audio
P.O. Box 5111
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111

S T 131 Studio Instrument Condenser Microphone S T 131 Studio Instrument Condenser Microphone
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1End-Address
Point end of mic toward audio source.
2-10dB Pad
Reduces volume: set to -10dB only if source is too loud for your preamp.
3Low Cut (-12dB/octave @ 75Hz)
Reduces very low frequencies: set to except for bass, kick drum or
similar sources.
4Audio
Connect standard mic cable.
5HM4 Hard Mount
Included
6SM5 Shock Mount – Sold separately
Isolates your Sterling small diaphragm mic from noise due to vibrations
received through mic stands.
FRONT BACK
Phantom Power (48v) Required
These mics require phantom power from your preamp, audio interface
or mixer. Avoid pops: make cable connections first, THEN activate 48v.
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