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When you see the Made in Britain mark on a product, it is more than just a label. It is a sign of quality, craftsmanship, and trust. At Sontronics, we are proud to be fully accredited members of Made in Britain, joining a community of brands that design and build with care right here in the UK. Why it matters to us Sontronics was founded on the belief that professional microphones should combine world-class sound with reliable build quality. Over the years, that has meant keeping our design and production in our home in Dorset, England. Our microphones are created...

Sontronics is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with Futureware, who will now represent the Sontronics brand across Scandinavia, including Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Based in Denmark, Futureware is a highly respected distributor of pro audio and music technology brands across the Nordic region. With a strong portfolio that includes names like Avantone Pro, Black Lion Audio, Waldorf, and many others, Futureware has built a reputation for combining technical expertise with excellent customer support, making them an ideal partner to grow Sontronics’ presence in the Scandinavian market. “I’ve known Sontronics products since my early days in retail and...

The team at Sontronics is delighted to announce a new dealer partnership with Becketts Music, the oldest music shop in Southampton, Hampshire. Established in 1946, Becketts has a proud history of serving musicians in the city and around the world for nearly 80 years. They continue to offer a wide range of instruments, accessories, and repair services. Conveniently located on Commercial Road, just a short walk from Southampton Central railway station and the Mayflower Theatre, the shop is easily accessible by bus, train, and with plenty of street parking nearby. Becketts is known for its friendly and knowledgeable team who...

What a day! GearFest 2025 brought together the best of the music and audio world, and we were right in the thick of it. A massive thank you to everyone who came by the Sontronics stand, whether you stopped to try a mic, entered our Lucky Dip, or just had a chat with the team, we loved meeting every single one of you. It was an inspiring day packed with conversation, creativity, and proper gear geekery. The Mic Lineup That Turned Heads This year, we brought a wide lineup of our most popular (and most talked-about) mics, and you lot gave...

When people first start recording drums, they tend to focus on the close microphones. The kick drum needs its own microphone, the snare needs another, then there's the toms, hi-hats and maybe even a microphone underneath the snare as well. Before long, you've got eight or ten microphones around the kit and it feels like everything's covered. The funny thing is, it's often the overhead microphones that end up doing most of the heavy lifting. A good pair of overheads doesn't just capture cymbals, it captures the drum kit as a complete instrument. It gives you the stereo image, the...