Sontronics Omega valve cardioid condenser microphone

The OMEGA is another of Sontronics’ valve microphones, and it employs a highly sensitive 1.07-inch capsule housed in the large basket, away from the body of the microphone.

The OMEGA’s cardioid polar pattern delivers stunning results when recording vocals, where its proximity characteristics can be used to maximum effect. The rich, warm low frequencies blend together with sparkling highs to produce an extremely satisfying result, reminiscent of the quality experience from microphones costing many times more.

Like HELIOS, the OMEGA has its own dedicated power supply unit, the SPS-2, which has both a low-cut filter and a -10dB attenuation pad.

OMEGA is supplied in a luxury wooden box and, together with its own ‘spider’ shockmount, power supply and cables, it is protected by a high-quality aluminium flightcase.

TECHNICAL DATA

Response: 20Hz - 20kHz
Sensitivity: 25mV/Pa -30dB ±2dB (0dB = 1V/Pa 1,000Hz)
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Impedance: ≤200 Ohms
Equivalent noise level: 18dB (A-weighted)
Max SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1,000Hz): 125dB
Power source: SPS-2 115/230V power supply only
Connector: Microphone = eight-pin connector;
mmmm m Power supply = three-pin XLR

 
“The OMEGA gives a sound that is warm and rich with
an uncluttered top-end… it’s a good all-round mic that
could become a real workhorse in any studio.”
Haydn Bendall, Pro Sound News Europe magazine