Microphones

The dynamic D5 live microphone ensures powerful sound even under extremely loud stage conditions. The wide frequency response slightly emphasises the mid and high frequencies and therefore delivers excellent speech intelligibility.The patented Varimotion diaphragm ensures optimum sound. Mechanical tuning resonators in the handle are no longer required. In addition, the supercardioid polar pattern of the D5 reliably suppresses feedback over the entire frequency range. Hand and cable noise is largely prevented by the elastic mounting of the transducer. The internal windscreen also minimises pop, wind and breathing noise.

The MKE mini is a high-quality, omnidirectional mini lavalier clip microphone. The KE 4 capsule in the MKE mini is derived from the industry standard MKE 2 and offers improvements that deliver a warm and distortion-free signal even at high sound pressure levels. The MKE mini fulfils the highest demands for sound quality and robustness while offering excellent moisture protection thanks to our ultra-lightweight umbrella diaphragm.

The C414 XLS, multi-pattern condenser microphone, offers a choice of nine polar patterns for the optimum sound for every application. An LED override indicator shows even the shortest signal peaks. In both live and fixed installations, all controls can be deactivated by means of a key lock to prevent unintentional changes to the settings.The C414 XLS retains the characteristic sound properties of the legendary C414 B-ULS, the most popular AKG C414 version since 1971. Developed for maximum linearity and neutral sound, it has been the most versatile large diaphragm microphone on the market for decades.

Technical values of the premier class:The Mercury is manufactured by hand in England from the best components. Most of the components used have a manufacturing tolerance of less than 1% - a real speciality in this price class. The technical values of the new microphone from Sontronics are correspondingly excellent: less than 12 dB(A) self-noise, 18 mV/Pa sensitivity. A hand-selected ECC81/12AT7 vacuum tube from European production provides the pleasant, characterful tube sound. This type of tube also leaves its sonic footprint in microphones in the upper price range.Wide range of functions for versatile applications:Despite its low price, the Sontronics Mercury has additional functions that considerably expand its range of applications. The most prominent function is the adjustable polar pattern. A potentiometer on the Mercury's feed section allows the polar pattern to be continuously adjusted from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure-eight in all intermediate forms to suit the respective requirements. This makes it possible to effectively minimise crosstalk in more complex recording setups - the Mercury is the right microphone for almost any situation. The switchable high-pass filter can effectively keep impact sound and bass frequencies below 75 Hz out of the recording. The 10 dB pad extends the Mercury's range of applications for handling signals up to 135 dB.Developed with artists and producers for practical use:Trevor Coley, company founder and chief developer at Sontronics, repeatedly sought the expertise of artists and producers during the development phase. Paul Epworth (Adele, Coldplay, U2, among others) and Gary Barlow (Take That) influenced the creation of the Mercury with their feedback, as did several engineers from Abbey Road Studios. Trevor Coley describes the process himself as follows: 'The Mercury has been three years in the making. It combines the highest quality components and the best of British engineering with our passion for versatile microphones that don't break the budget. We've had great feedback from top artists who have enjoyed working with the prototypes so much that they've already bought the finished product. The Mercury is compared to vintage tube microphones that can cost ten times the price.A lifetime of pleasure with Sontronics:Trevor Coley's confidence in his products is demonstrated by the lifetime guarantee that Sontronics offers to registered first-time buyers. Anyone who buys a new Mercury and registers it with Sontronics within 30 days is rewarded with this service - even if it rarely needs to be utilised. This literally guarantees long-lasting enjoyment of the Mercury.

Rock'n'roll ribbon! The Delta in its original design was already convincing when used with guitar amps and brass instruments. The Delta 2 adopts the ribbon driver of its predecessor and offers an updated circuit with high-quality components and a robust housing design. The circuit is designed to be less sensitive and therefore also allows very loud signals of up to 140 dB to be picked up. Powerful guitar amplifiers can be reproduced just as well with the Delta 2 as saxophone, trombone and trumpet. The powerful mids and basses are complemented by exceptionally clear highs and thus paint a precise picture of the sound source. Like the Sigma 2, the Delta 2 is also manufactured at the Sontronics headquarters in England and features the RFI filter circuit, which makes the microphone particularly insensitive to sources of interference. Ribbon sound for loud signals? The Delta 2 is the answer.

Sennheiser can look back on 60 years of company history in the audio industry. The resulting experience and expertise are reflected in every product series.This is also the case with the new MEG 14-40-L and MEG 14-40-L-B gooseneck microphones. Thanks to their shielding against HF interference, they are particularly suitable for use in the conference sector, where interference from mobile phones, for example, can be particularly unpleasant. The slim, unobtrusive design also predestines both models for the conference and discussion area.The manufacturing quality "made in Germany" is particularly noticeable in fixed installations due to the low service costs.

The PodMic is a dynamic microphone optimised for podcasting with broadcast quality. It delivers a full, well-balanced sound, has an integrated pop filter to soften explosive consonants and internal vibration damping to minimise unwanted vibrations. Although the PodMic has been specially optimised for use with the RØDECaster™ Pro podcast production studio, it also delivers excellent results with any other high-quality audio interface.

With its thick bass and powerful mids, the R92 ribbon microphone with two sound colours (different front/rear) and near-field characteristic is an exceptional tool for everyday use in the studio.

The Reporter is a handheld microphone with a dynamic capsule with an omnidirectional characteristic and is therefore significantly easier to use than the cardioid microphones often used for interviews, which always have to be held right in front of the speaker's mouth. Its transmission range has been specially tuned to voices and therefore guarantees optimum intelligibility. The microphone has a cast aluminium housing with a matt black finish. The multi-layer grille protects the capsule from background noise and often eliminates the need for a bulky windscreen. Included is a "flag stand" which can be customised with the station's logo etc. The RØDE Reporter is manufactured in Australia and allows the RØDE warranty to be extended to 10 years free of charge.

The AT2040 dynamic microphone offers professional broadcast sound at an affordable price. Although the AT2040 was designed for podcasting, it can also be used for other types of content creation such as live streaming, gaming or voice-over work.The large diaphragm element of this microphone ensures a smooth, natural sound in any application. The special internal multi-stage windscreen (a combination of foam fabric and a non-woven pop filter) combined with the hypercardioid polar pattern results in a highly directional, dense sound pickup that reduces outside noise while producing a warm, classic sound. The AT2040 podcast microphone makes it easy to record one or two voices in the same room, ensuring excellent audio recording even when using two microphones for two-person podcasts.So whether you're a beginner or a professional podcaster, the Audio-Technica AT2040 dynamic hypercardioid podcast microphone is a great choice for under £100.Included accessories: The AT2040 comes complete with a swivelling tripod mount, a 5/8"-27 to 3/8"-16 thread adapter and a soft protective bag.

Dynamic large diaphragm microphone for miking low-frequency instruments such as kick drum, bass amp or floor tom. Thanks to a pronounced boost of the bass frequencies between 50 Hz and 80 Hz and a moderate emphasis of the attack noise at 4.5 KHz, the bass drum is positioned clearly audible in the mix without being intrusive or artificial. The very high backward and sideward attenuation effectively suppresses crosstalk from other instruments and helps to achieve a clean mix. Ideal for use on live stages where good sound has to be achieved in the shortest possible time.Recommended application: Kick, bass and floor tom

Beyond StereoThe Soyuz 013 Ambisonic Microphone is an innovation in the world of spatial sound and creative recording. The 013A captures 360° surround sound with unrivalled fidelity and character that captivates any audience and translates to any system - stereo or beyond.With just a single microphone, the 013 Ambisonic simplifies setup and allows you to explore new worlds of sound with unlimited flexibility. The included customised Soyuz Ambisonic plug-ins offer complete control in post-production and allow you to further shape the sound field to your personal preferences.The 013 Ambisonic microphone creates dynamic recordings with ease and captures performances like no other.Ambisonic audio has been around since the 1970s, and although the format was introduced with high hopes, it didn't catch on at first. Over the years, however, Ambisonic microphones became a secret weapon for inventive producers and engineers looking to stand out and expand their sound. Producers like Steve Albini have used Ambisonic microphones to expand the stereo field and add a unique sonic signature to many records. They have been used as the only microphone for complete albums, used by classical sound engineers for entire symphonies, and used on stages and in film studios to create a truly immersive experience that translates to any system.The 013 Ambisonic microphone makes this exciting recording technique accessible to all creatives. With a design that is both original and innovative, and features that surpass other microphones in its class, the 013 Ambisonic delivers immersive detail and captivating depth without limitations.

The WS 100 MH 3 headset in beige (skin-coloured) is a lightweight headset condenser microphone with high wearing comfort on a 3-pin mini XLR. It requires 5 volt phantom power and is equipped with a cardioid polar pattern.

Reasonable quality doesn't have to be expensive - Wharfedale proves this once again with the DM 5.0s. A dynamic microphone with supercardioid characteristic, switch, XLR microphone cable and case for beginners.The high output power makes these microphones all-rounders in many areas of application, while the special structure of the microphone basket makes it insensitive to knocks and protects it from dents

Headset microphone for WS 100 series, WS 1000 series, WS 1616 series and WS ECO series.

The VideoMic NTG is a feature-packed shotgun microphone designed specifically for camera mounting with broadcast quality transmission. It features the same revolutionary acoustic design as our NTG5 broadcast shotgun microphone for unprecedented acoustic transparency and natural, colouration-free sound. Add to this the incredibly smooth frequency response, precise supercardioid polar pattern and extremely low self-noise, and you have a compact camera microphone that can compete with the world's best shotgun microphones.In addition to its outstanding sound, the VideoMic NTG is also extremely flexible thanks to its many different functions, helping you to master any recording situation. Electronic switches can be used to activate the high-pass filter, the presence boost for better understanding of details, the -20 dB pre-attenuation and the safety channel function. In addition: the unique gain control on the microphone, with which the output signal can be precisely adjusted to the subsequent device, as well as an intelligent 3.5 mm jack output that recognises whether you have a camera or smartphone connected and automatically activates the corresponding assignment - you no longer need TRS/TRRS adapters! There is also the practical peak LED, which reliably warns you of clipping.The VideoMic NTG is much more than just a camera microphone: it is the perfect companion for DSLRs, compact cameras and smartphones - either on the camera's hot shoe, on a boom pole or a pistol grip - as well as a fully-fledged USB microphone that can be connected to a computer, tablet or smartphone. In addition, the 3.5 mm jack socket also serves as a headphone output for real-time monitoring while using the USB output.

A stereo microphone in a class of its own. Two selected 1/2 inch condenser capsules, mounted in the classic 90 degree XY arrangement, now make stereo recordings a pleasure. A robust microphone body and the possibility to operate the NT 4 via phantom power as well as via 9V block battery do not limit the field of application to the studio, but also enable stage applications, film dubbing or nature recordings in best stereo quality. Two adapter cables are included to connect the microphone to two 3-pin XLR connectors and the microphone to a 3.5 mm stereo jack plug.

It is equipped with a large double diaphragm capsule with omnidirectional, cardioid and figure-of-eight polar patterns, which are selected via a switch on the capsule head. A switch at the rear provides a 10 dB pre-attenuation. This allows the microphone to transmit sound pressure levels of up to 127 dB without distortion. Furthermore, the frequency response can be reduced in the low frequencies, e.g. to compensate for the proximity effect. It is equally suitable for a large number of applications in radio, television, film and sound recording technology. In orchestral recordings it is used as the main microphone and as a support microphone for individual instruments, but mainly as a vocal microphone in all music genres.

The sE2300 is the multi-pattern version of the multi-award-winning 2200 condenser microphone, which sE Electronics made famous many years ago in particular for providing the user with an outstanding sound - especially for the price range - that is very well suited for a variety of applications such as vocal recordings, voice-overs and instrument recordings. The cardioid version became famous when world-class artists such as Amy Winehouse used it in the studio. And this multi-pattern version further improves the versatility and usability for any recording situation.sE has given the sE2300 numerous features that made its predecessor models the microphone that a whole generation of studio engineers love so much. The sE2300 is equipped with the same capsule, the same custom transducers and the discrete Class A circuitry that were used in the previous models. The state-of-the-art components, paired with a shorter, further optimised signal path, enable an enormously low self-noise of just 8dB(A).This not only makes the sE2300 one of the quietest microphones on the market in terms of noise behaviour, it is also - especially together with the new polar pattern, pad and filter options - one of the most versatile studio tools on the market that can show off its full class in any recording situation. Whether recording vocals or speech, drums, electric guitar or acoustic instruments, the sE2300 always knows how to impress.Just like the finest musical instruments in the world, the capsule of the sE2300 is manufactured and tuned by hand in the company's own factory in Shanghai. Unlike many competitor backplate and electret capsules, the capsule of the sE2300 is a true condenser capsule that offers the best possible performance in every respect.The microphone's new electronics and the two switchable attenuation filters enable a high dynamic range and can handle high sound pressure levels. The two switchable LoCut filters prevent impact noise and reduce the increase in bass due to the proximity effect. This means that even the loudest instruments such as electric guitar amplifiers, drums and wind instruments can be easily picked up using a close mic. Thanks to the switchable directional characteristics, the room components on the recording can be varied according to taste.The housing, which is made of robust, roadworthy metal, and sE's high manufacturing standards make the sE2300 a reliable workhorse - even in difficult environments and situations.The sE2300 is supplied together with the Isolation Pack (incl. elastic suspension, integrated pop protection and reduction thread).

The KMS 104/104 plus and KMS 105 microphones were developed to optimise the transmission of the human voice under the special conditions on the live stage. In the meantime, the KMS series has become the internationally recognised reference for high-quality stage microphones.Thanks to the balanced frequency response and high acoustic resolution, the microphones offer musicians optimum control over their stage performance at all times.The KMS microphones are particularly suitable for use with in-ear monitoring systems thanks to their colouration-free crosstalk behaviour and low self-noise.The KMS 104 and the KMS 104 plus have a cardioid condenser microphone capsule, which offers the best possible suppression of rear sound. The KMS 105 with its supercardioid characteristic, on the other hand, suppresses sound from the entire rear half-space particularly well. Compared to the KMS 104, the KMS 104 plus is characterised by a more pronounced bass frequency response. In close cooperation and long practical tests with professional female musicians, these have been specially optimised to meet the requirements of female voices in the rock and pop genres.The user therefore has the option of choosing the optimum version for their particular application.

Scope of delivery:X1 S microphoneIsolation Pack (elasticated holder including pop protection)3m XLR microphone cablesE X1 S - reissued and greatly improved:The X1 S is the new version of the sE classic X1, retuned and improved in every respect. With the hand-crafted and individually tuned 1-capsule as well as the highest dynamic range and highest maximum sound pressure level in its class, the X1 S offers the sound and features you would expect from a hi-end studio mic, but at a fraction of the price.Handmade 1 condenser capsule:Just like its predecessor X1, the X1 S is equipped with a handmade condenser capsule, which is manufactured and tuned with extreme precision by technicians in sE's capsule room. The technicians are carefully trained over a period of 18 months by sE's master capsule maker - who has around 30 years of experience in capsule construction - and are only allowed to actively participate in capsule production after this training phase. In addition, the technicians are only allowed to build capsules for sE. This results in capsules that are manufactured in the same way as the finest musical instruments in the world, and that can also master the challenge of recording these instruments as realistically as possible.Ultra-quiet electronics:The sE X1 already boasted very low self-noise. The newly developed electronics take the performance of the X1 S to a new level and make the microphone one of the quietest in its class with 9dB(A) self-noise. In addition, the new electronics also improve the sensitivity and the maximum sound pressure level that the microphone can handle.Two switchable attenuation levels:The two -10dB and -20dB switches extend the dynamic range of the microphone and open up a wide range of possibilities, especially for close mic miking - even for the loudest instruments such as super-heavy guitars, loud brass instruments or hard kick drums.Two switchable LoCut filters:The two selectable LoCut filters (80Hz and 160Hz) help to limit low-frequency rumble, impact sound or heavy bass.Metal housing and premium paint finish:In contrast to the cheaply constructed housings of other microphones, the solid metal housing of the X1 S prevents electrical influences and noise. The high-quality paint finish also ensures that the X1 S will look great for many years to come.Gold-plated XLR contacts:The gold-plated XLR contacts provide the X1 S with a loss-free and reliable signal connection for years and years and yearsScope of delivery:sE X1 S microphone, microphone holder, reduction thread, sE logo sticker, operating instructions with warranty card (English, German, Italian, French, Spanish, Chinese)