Sontronics MERCURY Variable-Pattern Valve Condenser Microphone

The Sontronics MERCURY Variable-Pattern Valve Condenser Microphone is built to make anything you record sound full, rich and detailed. Whether you’re capturing a solo singer or a full group of instruments, it brings out natural tone and gives your recordings a polished, professional feel. Its smooth sound makes it easy to fall in love with and even easier to trust for important projects.

Sontronics MERCURY Variable-Pattern Valve Condenser Microphone Review

This microphone is hand-built in the UK using high grade parts that help deliver an extremely clean and accurate sound. Its power supply gives you full control over the pickup pattern, letting you choose anything from a wide open sound to a tight and focused one. With very low self noise and a high level of clarity, the Sontronics MERCURY Variable-Pattern Valve Condenser Microphone works beautifully for vocals, orchestral instruments and delicate acoustic tones.

Sontronics MERCURY Variable-Pattern Valve Condenser Microphone Features

• Fully adjustable pickup pattern that lets you shape your sound
  
• Very quiet operation that helps recordings stay clean and natural
  
• Strong and detailed sound that works well for voice and instruments
  
• Comes with a shockmount and power supply for easy setup
  
• Built with high quality parts for long lasting performance

Sontronics MERCURY Variable-Pattern Valve Condenser Microphone Specs

• Variable pattern valve condenser design with sweepable pickup patterns
  
• Frequency response of 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  
• Pad options of 0 dB or minus 10 dB
  
• Low cut filter set at 75 Hz
  
• Uses a European made 12AT7 or ECC81 tube
  
• Sensitivity rated at 20 mV per Pa
  
• Impedance at or below 200 ohms
  
• Handles up to 125 dB SPL at 1 kHz
  
• Noise level under 14 dB A weighted
  
• Includes 8 pin mic connector and 3 pin XLR power connection
  
• Powered by the included SPS 2 power supply
  
• Microphone weight of 2.3 pounds and 3.2 pounds with shockmount
  
• Power supply weight of 4.3 pounds
  
• Mic dimensions approximately 9.8 x 3.5 x 3.1 inches
  
• Packaged dimensions approximately 20.9 x 15.9 x 6.5 inches