Sontronics DELTA 2 – Rugged Ribbon Microphone

Description

Rugged ribbon microphone designed specially for guitar amps, brass and saxophone

A must-have for guitarists and brass players alike, the Sontronics DELTA 2 is the successor to the original DELTA, which was our first ever ribbon mic designed specifically to handle high-SPL sources such as guitar amps, sax and brass. 

Perfect for studio as well as live use, the phantom-powered DELTA 2 delivers all the intimate tone and subtlety you’d expect from a ribbon microphone while being rugged enough to capture powerful signals without overloading or clipping. 

A favourite with many guitarists and instrumentalists – from Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien to the brass players of the London Metropolitan Orchestra – DELTA 2 will guarantee amazing results, whether you’re in the studio or on the road.

FEATURES

Key Features

• High-SPL Handling: Specifically designed to capture powerful sources like guitar amps and brass instruments without distortion, making it ideal for high-SPL environments.
• Ribbon Technology: Delivers the warm, intimate tone characteristic of ribbon microphones, while maintaining clarity and detail even with loud signals.
• Phantom Power Requirement: Unlike traditional ribbon mics, the DELTA 2 requires phantom power, ensuring enhanced performance and versatility.
• Versatile Application: Perfect for both studio and live use, making it a reliable choice for guitarists, brass players, and recording engineers alike.
• Rugged Build: Constructed to withstand the rigours of live performances and extensive studio sessions, ensuring long-lasting reliability.
• Favoured by Professionals: Trusted by top musicians and orchestras, including Radiohead’s Ed O’Brien and the London Metropolitan Orchestra’s brass section.
• UK Precision Engineering: Hand-built and tuned to provide exceptional audio fidelity, capturing the nuances of your instrument with accuracy.
• Wide Frequency Response: Ensures a full, rich sound from the lowest bass tones to the highest overtones, ideal for a wide range of instruments.
• Low Noise Floor: Designed to minimise background noise and interference, delivering clean, professional-quality recordings every time.

IDEAL FOR

The DELTA 2 is perfect for:

• Guitar Amplifiers
• Brass

TECH SPECS

Technical Specifications

• Microphone type: Ribbon
• Polar pattern: Figure-of-eight
• Frequency response: 20Hz to 15kHz
• Sensitivity: (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz) 6mV/Pa -45dB ±1dB
• Impedance: ≤150 Ohms
• Max. SPL: (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz) 140dB
• Equivalent noise level: 10dB (A-weighted)
• Connector: 3-pin XLR
• Power: Phantom power +48V require
• Product weight: 0.39 kg (0.64 kg with shock mount)
• Packaged weight: 4.84 kg
• Product dimensions: 164 x 72 x 35mm
• Packaged dimensions: 477 x 372 x 190mm

Frequency Response

WHAT’S INCLUDED

What’s in the Box?

• DELTA 2 Microphone
• Shock Mount
• ABS Flight Case

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