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Presto Music Welcomes Sontronics

Sontronics is proud to announce a new strategic partnership with Presto Music, the UK’s leading destination for classical and jazz recordings, sheet music, books, and musical instruments. This collaboration will make our award-winning microphones more accessible to musicians, composers, and audio professionals across the UK and beyond. Founded in 1986 in Royal Leamington Spa, Presto Music has grown from a local sheet music and instrument shop into a global online retailer. Today, their extensive catalogue features over 160,000 classical recordings, 70,000 jazz titles, 800,000 sheet music editions, 35,000 music books, and a broad selection of instruments. Known for their exceptional...
Sontronics Supporting Music Educators with Chamberlain Music

At Sontronics, we believe that music education plays a vital role in inspiring the next generation of musicians and performers. That’s why we’re always excited to support events that bring music educators together, helping them share ideas, learn new skills, and connect with like-minded professionals.
Comparing Large vs. Small Diaphragm Mics

In the world of professional audio recording, few choices are as fundamental as deciding between a large diaphragm condenser microphone or a small diaphragm condenser microphone. Both are essential tools in any recording studio, but their strengths lie in capturing very different sonic qualities. Understanding their differences is crucial for musicians, podcasters, and audio engineers looking to achieve the perfect sound. The Basics: Size Matters (But Not How You Think) The main difference between these two types lies, as their names suggest, in the size of their diaphragms—the thin membrane inside the microphone that vibrates to capture sound. While large...
Sontronics at NAMM 2025: Celebrating 20 Years

This year marks a monumental milestone for Sontronics, and we’re thrilled to be celebrating our 20th Anniversary at NAMM 2025! For two decades, we’ve been designing and manufacturing microphones that bring out the truth in every sound, and we’re excited to showcase our range of award-winning products at the ultimate music industry gathering. From January 23rd–25th, we’ll be at Booth 15408, ready to connect with the incredible community of musicians, engineers, retailers, and distributors who’ve helped shape our journey. Whether you’re already part of the Sontronics family or discovering our microphones for the first time, we can’t wait to share...
Discover the Magic of a Ribbon Mic

In the world of audio recording, the ribbon microphone holds a special place. Renowned for their warm, natural tone, they have been a favourite of sound engineers and musicians for decades. As audio technology evolves, ribbon mics remain a staple - celebrated for their unique characteristics. But what makes these microphones stand out, and why should they be handled with care? Here’s everything you need to know about ribbon microphones. What Are Ribbon Microphones? The ribbon microphone, named for the thin metal ribbon suspended between magnetic poles inside the mic, capture sound by responding to the velocity of air particles...