Sold in matched pairs, (two ears right?) the STO-2's are perfect for capturing instruments that need no flattery. With a matched pair, stereo is no problem - Jecklin disk or spaced pair - it will sound like you are standing there.

Made in the USA from solid aluminum, the mics are built to withstand the rigors of the studio or the road. At only 5" long and 1" around they are easy to position and fit in standard mic clips.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Transducer Type: 0.25" Electret condenser pressure
• Polar Pattern: Omni-Directional
• Output Level: 5.25 (mV/Pa)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+0/-2 db)
• Equivalent Noise: (A-weighted) 28 dB
• Maximum SPL: 145 dB (with 48V powering)
• Output Impedance: 20Ω (load ≥ 1kΩ)
• Power Requirements: P48 phantom power (~6 mA)
• Warranty: 1 Year (which Mercenary doubles to 2!)

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Why not omni? Often especially when you are starting out in the recording field it seems that everything talks about the importance of isolation and directionality. Bleed isn't bad. In fact sometimes it can be just the right thing. With omni mics, there is no proximity effect. This means that the placement of the mic isn't as critical to the bass response of the microphone. It also means that you can place the mic really close to a source without having to worry about too much bass. The other advantage to an omni microphone is that the off-axis response is practically the same as the on-axis. With no coloration in the off axis response, the bleed that you do get is more natural and useful.

Can you really use an omni for live sound?

Yes. People worry that feedback will be an issue with an omni-directional microphone, but because omni don't have a proximity effect you can place them very close to the source. The closer to the source, the more isolation you get from the ambient sound.

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