A legend revisited. Expanding on the 11 year success of the SIGMA. The Sontronics SIGMA 2 Ribbon Microphone is the latest and greatest addition to the Sontronics range. Bigger and bolder this phantom powered ribbon microphone is oozing with tonnes of rich vintage warmth and character. From drums to guitars and vocals to strings. You name it the SIGMA 2 excels on it. Seriously. Youll be hard pushed to find a source that this microphone cant capture with conviction. Unlike most ribbon microphones the SIGMA 2 is highly sensitive and has an incredibly low noise floor. Allowing you to capture the most delicate plucks and whispers without the fear of hiss and noise ruining those all important takes. The incorporation of Radio Frequency Interference filters keeps your signal optimised at all times. This means theyll be no chance of electromagnetic issues compromising its sonic quality. A world first this is the only ribbon microphone that provides this feature. From the stage to the studio and every scenario in-between. The SIGMA 2s figure-8 polar pattern enables you with an incredible focussed sound with excellent off-axis rejection. With careful positioning youll be able to achieve incredible highly-usable results. Theres good reason why this microphone is embraced by legendary musicians and producers including Josh Homme (Queens of the Stone Age) and Flood (U2 / The Killers / PJ Harvey). Enhance the quality of your productions and performances today! The finest sound Made from the finest quality components with 11 years of hindsight. You can rest assured knowing youre going to achieve a great sound with the SIGMA 2 in your microphone locker. It features some of the finest British electronics available on the market. The inclusion of custom-made transformers guarantee awe-inspiring reproduction of any source. These have been made and hand-wound on-site by experts at Sontronics HQ. Thanks to its rugged build the SIGMA 2 is perfectly capable of handling the vigors of continued use in the studio and on the stage whilst delivering the same level of clarity and detail at all times. Road ready Sontronics understand that ribbon microphones are incredibly sensitive and susceptible to damage. Thats why the SIGMA 2 comes complete with a custom-built shockmount. This is excellent for preventing any bumps or knocks that can compromise the functionality of your microphone. Dirt dust water and debris. You name it. Nothing will be able to get to the microphone whilst its inside the rugged ABS flightcase. Features Richer and fuller character Clear natural detailed sound Fuller mid and low frequencies Upgraded electronics custom wound transformers High sensitivity extremely low noise Phantom-powered Natural high frequency roll off More robust that its predecessor Figure-of-eight polar pattern Ideal for all types of instruments and vocals Smooth silky vintage character Unique shock mount to isolate it from any handling noise 1.8 micron ribbon with very powerful neodymium magnets Includes unique Sontronics shock mount and foam-padded ABS flightcaseSpecifications Polar Pattern: Figure-of-eight Frequency Response: 20Hz – 15kHz Sensitivity: 18mV/Pa -33dB ±1.5dB (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1000Hz) Impedance: ≤150 Ohms Equivalent Noise Level: 10dB (A-weighted) Max SPL (for 0.5 THD @ 1kHz): 125dB Power: Phantom power 48V required Connector: 3-pin XLR Dimensions: 164 x 50 x 32mm Weight: 0.42kg (0.81g with shockmount) Product Code: STSIGMA2