Sterling ST170 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
S T 17 0 Active Ribbon Microphone
PRODUCT SPECIFICATION
Circuit Type ..........................................Active Ribbon
Polar Pattern .............................................Figure 8
Magnet......................................Rare Earth Neodymium
Frequency Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20-20kHz
Maximum SPL ............................................. 132dB
Sensitivity .............................................. 16mV/Pa
Equivalent Noise Level A-Weighted...........................22dB SPL
Typical Load Impedance ....................................>1000 Ω
Output Source Impedance........................200 Ω Transformerless
Power Supply.......................... +48V Phantom Power Required
Microphone Dimensions ....................7.8” long, 1.4” max. diameter
Microphone Weight .........................................11.4 oz
Included Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SM5 Shock Mount, Aluminum Case
RECORDING TIPS: www.sterlingaudio.net
1704-16136387
Sterling Audio
P.O. Box 5111
Thousand Oaks, CA 91359-5111

S T 17 0 Active Ribbon Microphone S T 17 0 Active Ribbon Microphone
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1Figure 8 Polar Pattern
Place mic so audio source faces one of the large screened openings.
Audio is captured from both the front and back sides of the mic.
2Audio
Connect standard mic cable.
3SM5 Shock Mount
Mic slips into mount, suspended by bands.
FRONT BACK
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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.