{"product_id":"sontronics-stsigma2","title":"Sontronics SIGMA 2 - Active Ribbon Microphone","description":"\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eOur gorgeous ribbon microphone offers a vintage vibe in both look and sound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eSontronics SIGMA 2, along with its siblings \u003ca\u003eDELTA 2\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca\u003eAPOLLO 2\u003c\/a\u003e, sit at the very pinnacle of ribbon microphone technology and represents the best of British engineering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eOur original SIGMA was one of the first phantom-powered (active) ribbon microphones in the world. Offering high sensitivity, low self-noise and plug-and-play compatibility with any audio interface, preamp or mixer, SIGMA and its V2 successor (released in 2018) have become must-haves in top studios and venues worldwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eAs you’d expect from a ribbon mic, SIGMA 2 delivers an intimate, natural reproduction and is beautifully suited to vocals, solo wind and string instruments as well as (if used with care) guitar amps and percussion too.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eUsed on its own or in pairs, SIGMA 2 gives absolutely stunning and perfectly accurate results that you will fall in love with!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom-Powered Ribbon Microphone\u003c\/strong\u003e: Utilises a highly sensitive ribbon element with the added advantage of phantom power, providing a stronger output signal while maintaining the classic ribbon mic sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmooth, Warm Sound\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers the signature warm, natural, and smooth sound associated with ribbon microphones, making it ideal for vocals, strings, brass, and woodwind instruments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuperb Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Captures the subtle nuances of any performance with exceptional sensitivity, offering detailed and natural recordings even at lower sound levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFigure-8 Polar Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a true figure-of-8 polar pattern, capturing sound equally from the front and rear while rejecting noise from the sides, ideal for stereo recordings and close-miking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow Self-Noise\u003c\/strong\u003e: Engineered with ultra-low self-noise circuitry, ensuring that even the quietest details of a performance are captured without unwanted noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-Built in the UK\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each Sigma 2 is meticulously hand-built in the UK, ensuring the highest quality and consistency in every microphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRetro-Style Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Features a classic, elegant design with a durable, all-metal body that reflects the vintage charm of traditional ribbon microphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile Studio Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Ideal for studio applications, recording vocals, acoustic instruments, or orchestral performances, offering a rich and natural sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eIDEAL FOR\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe SIGMA 2 is perfect for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eVocals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eSpoken Word\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font_7\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"color_14\"\u003eSolo 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