{"product_id":"sontronics-mercury-variable-pattern-tube-condenser-microphone-gold","title":"Sontronics Mercury Variable-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone – Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring flexible tube-microphone character to high-end studio sessions with the \u003cstrong\u003eSontronics Mercury Variable-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand-built in the United Kingdom, Mercury uses a European-made 12AT7\/ECC81 valve and a continuously variable polar-pattern control that sweeps from omnidirectional through cardioid to figure-8.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe included external power supply provides the pattern control, a −10 dB pad, and a 75 Hz filter. This lets engineers adapt the microphone to solo vocals, acoustic instruments, ensembles, room capture, and stereo recording techniques without changing microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge-diaphragm tube condenser microphone hand-built in the United Kingdom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContinuously variable pickup pattern from omni through cardioid to figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEuropean-made 12AT7\/ECC81 valve\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e20 Hz–20 kHz frequency response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e−10 dB pad for louder sound sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e75 Hz filter helps manage rumble and low-frequency buildup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow equivalent noise of less than 14 dB A-weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete recording system with shockmount, power supply, cables, wooden box, and aluminum flight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Variable-pattern valve\/tube condenser\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePolar pattern:\u003c\/strong\u003e Continuously variable from omnidirectional to figure-8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 Hz–20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePad:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0 dB \/ −10 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFilter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 75 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube:\u003c\/strong\u003e European-made 12AT7\/ECC81\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 mV\/Pa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e ≤200 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125 dB at 0.5% THD, 1 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEquivalent noise:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;14 dB A-weighted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included 115\/230 V external supply; phantom power not required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSontronics Mercury microphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWooden microphone box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShockmount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatched external power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-pin microphone cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAC power lead\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminum flight case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSetup note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the included matched power supply and 8-pin cable. Connect the power supply’s XLR output to a microphone preamp; 48 V phantom power is not required. Register the new microphone with Sontronics within 30 days to qualify for the manufacturer’s limited lifetime warranty, subject to Sontronics terms.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sontronics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63970249277811,"sku":"STMERCURY-US","price":2299.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0896\/9184\/9075\/files\/Sontronics_Mercury_cutout_right_SHAD_1024x10242x_copy__86077.1738254389.jpg?v=1786896332","url":"https:\/\/proaudioclinic.com\/products\/sontronics-mercury-variable-pattern-tube-condenser-microphone-gold","provider":"Pro Audio Clinic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}