An affordable studio condenser mic with a smooth, warm sound, the Sterling Audio ST59 is an FET condenser microphone that employs a large capsule with a dual sided ultra-thin 3-micron evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm. The ST59 offers switch selectable cardioid, omni-directional, figure-eight polar patterns and is housed in a rugged brass body. The Sterling Audio ST59 is an FET condenser microphone that employs a large capsule with a dual sided ultrathin 3-micron evaporated gold Mylar diaphragm. The ST59 mic is built with an exclusive process that extends high frequencies and improves details and depth on both vocal and instrument recordings. The FET Class-A electronics provide smooth, warm sound. The ST59 offers switch-selectable cardioid, omni-directional, figure-eight polar patterns and is housed in a rugged brass body. Sterling Audio microphones employ several advanced technologies that separate their large-diaphragm condenser mics from the rest of the pack. One of the more important advances is their Disk Resonator system. With it, Sterling Audio is uniquely able to compensate for the 14kHz frequency roll-off that is inherent in large diaphragm mics. As any good audio engineer knows, this deficiency translates to a lack of sparkle from high-frequency sound sources. Other manufacturers have typically solved this problem by cutting other frequencies and then increasing the entire signal to help even out the frequency range. Unfortunately, this results in increased noise. Disk Resonator Technology incorporates a brass umbrella that protrudes from the center of the diaphragm in Sterling Audio's ST59 microphone. It gently boosts the diaphragm sensitivity to shorter sound waves, allowing it to respond more accurately to those all-important higher frequencies. The result is optimal sensitivity, full frequency response, and a low signal-to-noise ratio. Another piece of audio wizardry comes in the form of the ultra-thin diaphragm membrane made of Mylar. While most mode...
C**A
Be careful with your DAW or mixer, don't put any gain on them until you connect the microphone.
It's a great multipattern microphone. I alredy made some recordings of ensemble acoustic music. The omnidirectional mode is great. It percieves everythig with great detail. In cardio i tested it in vocals, also very good, great range of frequencies!
A**N
A well-built, heavy, and professional microphone for the price
Excellent and well-built microphone for professional sound and vocals.Currently using it for YouTube let's plays and commentaries, as well as livestreams, and it sounds crisp and clear. A bit on the gain-hungry side though, you will likely want a preamp/compressor AND a mixer for this guy to get the power it deserves.Warning: the shock mount and microphone itself are quite heavy, so you will definitely want a heavy-duty and professional mic stand/boom-arm to support this microphone.
D**L
Great for a low price
Have recorded with alot of condenser mics, this one is a steal for the price. The sound is true and crisp. Very full and warm. Perfect for any instrument, I find myself using it on instruments either beside another mic or by itself for some instances. Enjoy
H**Y
Awesome warm sounding microphone
Awesome warm sounding microphone, solid build and heavy compared to my other 2 mics.I'm working with an artist that purely uses st59 for his vocals and with the proper reverb it gives one hell of a sound.I have the rode nt1a and akg C214 as well which are both good mics in their own respects.
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