Sterling ST159 Owner's manual

Brand: Sterling

Model: ST159

Type: Owner's manual

Sterling ST159: The Sterling ST159 is a multi-pattern condenser microphone designed for capturing audio in a variety of applications. With its three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure 8), the ST159 can be used to record everything from vocals to instruments to ambient sound. The microphone also features a switchable -10dB pad and a 75Hz, 12dB/octave high-pass filter, making it well-suited for use in loud or challenging acoustic environments. The ST159 requires +48V phantom power to operate and comes complete with a shock mount and an aluminum carrying case. Here are some of the possible use cases for the Sterling ST159:

Sterling ST159: The Sterling ST159 is a multi-pattern condenser microphone designed for capturing audio in a variety of applications. With its three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure 8), the ST159 can be used to record everything from vocals to instruments to ambient sound. The microphone also features a switchable -10dB pad and a 75Hz, 12dB/octave high-pass filter, making it well-suited for use in loud or challenging acoustic environments. The ST159 requires +48V phantom power to operate and comes complete with a shock mount and an aluminum carrying case. Here are some of the possible use cases for the Sterling ST159:

OWNER’S MANUAL

S T159 Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

PRODUCT SPECIFICATION

Circuit Type ...........................................Class A FET

Polar Pattern ................................Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8

Frequency Response. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20–20kHz

Switchable Hi-Pass Filter ........................... 75Hz, 12dB/octave

Switchable Attenuation Pad ................................... –10dB

Maximum SPL .............................144dB (134dB 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 .......................... +48V Phantom Power Required

Microphone Dimensions .....................7.7” long 1.9” max diameter

Microphone Weight .........................................1.3 lbs.

Included Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SM8 Shock Mount, 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.

2 Low Cut (-12dB/octave @ 75Hz)

Reduces very low frequencies: Set to except for bass, kick drum or

similar sources.

3 Polar Pattern Selector

Determines whether audio is primarily captured from

: In front of mic, : All around mic, : In front of and behind mic.

4 Audio

Connect standard mic cable.

5 SM8 Shock Mount

Mic end threads into mount: secure mic by spinning dial at bottom of

mount until it stops.

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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.

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Sterling ST159 Owner's manual

Brand: Sterling

Model: ST159

Type: Owner's manual

Sterling ST159: The Sterling ST159 is a multi-pattern condenser microphone designed for capturing audio in a variety of applications. With its three polar patterns (cardioid, omni, and figure 8), the ST159 can be used to record everything from vocals to instruments to ambient sound. The microphone also features a switchable -10dB pad and a 75Hz, 12dB/octave high-pass filter, making it well-suited for use in loud or challenging acoustic environments. The ST159 requires +48V phantom power to operate and comes complete with a shock mount and an aluminum carrying case. Here are some of the possible use cases for the Sterling ST159:

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