Sterling ST169 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
S T169 Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Circuit Type ..........................................Class A Tube
Polar Pattern ................................Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8
Frequency Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20–20kHz
Switchable Hi-Pass Filter........................... 75Hz, 12dB/octave
Switchable Attenuation Pad................................... –10dB
Maximum SPL .............................142dB (132dB without pad)
Sensitivity .............................................. 32mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level A-Weighted...........................22dB SPL
Typical Load Impedance ....................................>1000 Ω
Output Source Impedance....................200 Ω Transformer Isolated
Power Supply..........................Included PSM169 Power Supply
Microphone Dimensions ....................7.7” long, 1.9” max. diameter
Microphone Weight ......................................... 1.2 lbs
Included Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . SM8 Shock Mount, EC7 7-pin XLR Cable,
Power Cord, PSM169 Power Supply, Aluminum Case
RECORDING TIPS: www.sterlingaudio.net
1704-16136387
Sterling Audio
P.O. Box 5111
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111

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1-10dB Pad
Reduces volume: Set to -10dB only if source is too loud for your preamp.
2Low Cut (-12dB/octave @ 75Hz)
Reduces very low frequencies: Set to except for bass, kick drum or
similar sources.
3Polar Pattern Selector
Determines whether audio is primarily captured from
: In front of mic, : All around mic, : In front of and behind mic.
4PSM169 Power Supply
Connect included 7-pin cable from power supply to microphone,
turn on PSM169. Connect standard mic cable from PSM169 to
your audio input.
5SM8 Shock Mount
Mic end threads into mount: secure mic by spinning dial at bottom of
mount until it stops.
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