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The Sontronics STC-80 is a dynamic microphone designed to meet the needs of both amateur and professional musicians. Whether you're recording in a home studio or performing live, the STC-80 delivers exceptional audio quality with its robust build and versatile capabilities. Equipped with a supercardioid polar pattern, this microphone ensures excellent isolation of your voice or instrument, minimizing background noise and feedback for a cleaner sound. This makes it an ideal choice for vocalists, podcasters, and even miking up instruments in a live setting.

The Sontronics STC-80 is crafted with a die-cast zinc body, providing durability while keeping the microphone lightweight for ease of use during long sessions. Its internal shock-mount system reduces handling noise, ensuring your recordings remain pristine. The microphone comes with a protective grille and a foam windshield, offering additional safeguarding against plosives and environmental elements.

With its high output level, the STC-80 requires no phantom power, making it a reliable tool in any recording or performance situation. Its versatility and durability make it a staple for any musician seeking dependable performance without compromising on sound quality.

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Supercardioid polar pattern for excellent sound isolation
Durable die-cast zinc body
Internal shock-mount system for reduced handling noise
High output level, no phantom power required
Comes with a protective grille and foam windshield
Ideal for vocals, podcasting, and instrument miking

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Sontronics STC-80 Handheld Dynamic Microphone review - Live Sound Blog

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Sontronics' STC-80 microphone impresses with robust build quality and unexpectedly strong performance for its price, challenging stalwarts like the SM58. While it lacks some mid-range presence and can feel heavy, it excels in capturing vocals and instruments accurately, offering great value for budget-conscious musicians.

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Jon Gomm

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"I first came across your STC-80 when I was in a Leeds store [Production Room] testing another mic, which I was really disappointed by. I asked if they had anything else that could come close, and they gave me your STC-80 to try.

"Wow! Amazing clarity and stunning top end, the sweet breathiness you'd expect from a condenser and the bottomless low end too. It doesn't sound hyped, just better! I don't know if it's some magic EQ trickery or a magic diaphragm but I was blown away. And then the price... Amazing! And a British company too!

"I'm hands on with my sound and use my own vocal effects processor live, which has all my EQ on too. For my previous mic, I had to dip out the mids where my voice gets nasal and boost the bass to get some extra warmth but with the STC-80, I can have it flat. Bam! I can't believe my voice sounds this good! It took me a while to get used to, because it seems counter-intuitive when you're used to EQing a familiar thing the same way for years. Also now I can set the preamp gain however I want, rather than spending ages finding the spot where it gives good level but doesn't clip or drive.

"Last week I was in the studio, recording some songs for my YouTube videos and to get that live feel I decided to use a live vocal condenser (a Neumann) which costs around five times the price of the STC-80... but it just sounded really thin and popped on all my plosives. Back to the STC-80!

"Don't let the price fool you. Whatever dynamic mic you're already using, the STC-80 is an upgrade!"