Sontronics Apollo 2 20Hz to 18Khz Stereo Phantom Powered Ribbon Microphone

Sontronics Apollo 2 20hz to 18khz Stereo Phantom Powered Ribbon Microphone SONTRONICS APOLLO 2 stereo ribbon microphone Since we first released our ground-breaking APOLLO phantom-powered stereo ribbon microphone a decade ago, it became a must-have for studio owners, venues, composers and sound stages all round the world, from Glyndebourne Opera House to the Malibu studio of composer Trevor Morris, from Paul Epworth’s Church to Abbey Road Studios (where their pair of APOLLOs is used almost daily on their Steinway grand piano and over the orchestra or choir for most of the Hollywood soundtracks recorded in Studio One) Following years of development with our other microphones , and our exciting experiments with higher and higher quality components (resulting in our multi-award-winning, beautifully crafted ARIA and MERCURY valve microphones), we decided to apply and incorporate these same improvements to our ribbon microphones.

And so APOLLO 2 has landed (along with SIGMA 2 and DELTA 2) to take your recordings to an astoundingly high level Like the original, our APOLLO 2 boasts two highly sensitive ribbon elements set in an X-Y Blumlein configuration, ideal for all stereo miking applications.

APOLLO 2’s uniquely designed, laser-welded cylindrical grille enables the microphone to capture a truly stunning and superbly accurate three-dimensional image This means APOLLO 2 is perfect not only for orchestral, choral and piano recordings, but also for capturing the ambience and character of your entire recording space.

APOLLO 2 also works amazingly well as an overhead microphone for drums and percussion or smaller instrument and vocal ensembles, giving natural, expansive results with perfect detail and clarity in the high frequencies and a balanced depth and fullness to the mids and lows If required, either of the two ribbon elements can be used in isolation, enabling APOLLO 2 to behave as a mono microphone.

APOLLO 2 is designed as a distance recording microphone and should be used with care as the ribbon elements are very exposed and extremely delicate However, with sensible placement and careful handling, APOLLO 2 will bring you immense satisfaction for many years to come.

For more information about using and caring for your APOLLO 2 or servicing your ribbon elements, see our User Guide here The microphone is supplied in a sturdy, foam-padded ABS flightcase together with its unique shockmount and stereo cable.

Features : Phantom-powered stereo ribbon microphone Made in the UK Two ribbon motors fixed in X-Y Blumlein formation Incredibly open, natural sound Ideal for studio or live use Recommended For : Overhead and room miking Vocal/choral ensemble & opera Chamber and orchestral work Piano Drumkit & percussion overhead Acoustic guitar Specifications : Frequency response: 20Hz - 18kHz Sensitivity: 18mV/Pa -33dB ±1dB (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1,000Hz) Polar pattern: Figure-of-eight (x2) Impedance: ≤150 Ohms Equivalent noise level: 10dB  (A-weighted) Max SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz): 125dB Power: Phantom power 48V required Connector: 8-pin connector to two 3-pin XLR Neutrik connectors (cable supplied) Dimensions: 260 x 65 x 65mm Weight : 744g (1247g with shockmount) Comes with: stereo to two XLR connector cable, shockmount, aluminium flightcase.This product is non-returnable under all circumstances. However, it is fully covered under the manufacturer's standard warranty plan for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase.

All product-related issues — including transit damage, manufacturing defects, or product malfunction will be handled through BAJAAO and will be resolved under the manufacturer's standard warranty policy.