Sontronics SIGMA 2 - Phantom-Powered Ribbon Microphone
Our gorgeous ribbon microphone offers a vintage vibe in both look and sound
Sontronics SIGMA 2, along with its siblings DELTA 2 and APOLLO 2, sit at the very pinnacle of ribbon microphone technology and represents the best of British engineering.
Our original SIGMA was one of the first phantom-powered ribbon microphones in the world. Offering high sensitivity, low self-noise and plug-and-play compatibility with any audio interface, preamp or mixer, SIGMA and its V2 successor (released in 2018) have become must-haves in top studios and venues worldwide.
As you’d expect from a ribbon mic, SIGMA 2 delivers an intimate, natural reproduction and is beautifully suited to vocals, solo wind and string instruments as well as (if used with care) guitar amps and percussion too.
Used on its own or in pairs, SIGMA 2 gives absolutely stunning and perfectly accurate results that you will fall in love with!
FEATURES
Key Features
- Phantom-Powered Ribbon Microphone: Utilises a highly sensitive ribbon element with the added advantage of phantom power, providing a stronger output signal while maintaining the classic ribbon mic sound.
- Smooth, Warm Sound: Delivers the signature warm, natural, and smooth sound associated with ribbon microphones, making it ideal for vocals, strings, brass, and woodwind instruments.
- Superb Sensitivity: Captures the subtle nuances of any performance with exceptional sensitivity, offering detailed and natural recordings even at lower sound levels.
- Figure-8 Polar Pattern: Features a true figure-8 polar pattern, capturing sound equally from the front and back while rejecting noise from the sides, ideal for stereo recordings and close-miking.
- High SPL Handling: Capable of handling high sound pressure levels, making it suitable for recording loud sources such as guitar amps and drums without distortion.
- Low Self-Noise: Engineered with ultra-low self-noise circuitry, ensuring that even the quietest details of a performance are captured without unwanted noise.
- Hand-Built in the UK: Each Sigma 2 is meticulously hand-built in the UK, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in every microphone.
- Retro-Style Design: Features a classic, elegant design with a durable, all-metal body that reflects the vintage charm of traditional ribbon microphones.
- Versatile Studio Use: Ideal for studio applications, whether you're recording vocals, acoustic instruments, or orchestral performances, offering a rich and natural sound.
IDEAL FOR
The SIGMA 2 is perfect for:
- Vocals
- Spoken Word
- Solo Woodwind
- Solo Strings
- Piano
- Guitar Amps
- Saxophone
TECH SPECS
Technical Specifications
- Microphone type: Ribbon
- Polar pattern: Figure-of-eight
- Frequency response: 20Hz to 15kHz
- Sensitivity: (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz) 18mV/Pa -33dB ±1dB
- Impedance: ≤150 Ohms
- Max. SPL: (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz) 125dB
- Equivalent noise level: 10dB (A-weighted)
- Connector: 3-pin XLR
- Power: Phantom power 48V required
- Product weight: 358g (607g with shockmount)
- Packaged weight: 4,578g
- Product dimensions: 164 x 50 x 32mm
- Packaged dimensions: 477 x 372 x 190mm
Frequency Response
WHAT'S INCLUDED
What's in the Box?
- Sontronics SIGMA 2 Microphone
- Shockmount
- ABS Flightcase