2 - Sontronics Podcast Pro Supercardioid Dynamic Microphones - Black (2020-present)

2 of these for sale. Like new. Hardly used. The Sontronics Podcast Pro is a UK-made, high-output, end-fire dynamic microphone featuring a tight supercardioid polar pattern that provides excellent, close-up, broadcast-quality audio for podcasters, streamers, and vocalists. It features a robust, anodized CNC metal chassis with internal 3-layer protection for managing plosives and is designed to operate well without requiring extra, expensive preamps. Key Features: • Built-in Protection: It has a 3-layer internal pop-filter and mesh to reduce plosives (p's/b's) and sibilance without needing an external windshield. • High Sensitivity: It has a high-output dynamic capsule, requiring less gain than traditional dynamic mics (like the Shure SM7B) to get a strong signal. • Supercardioid Pattern: The tight, focused pickup pattern excels at rejecting side and rear noise, making it suitable for untreated rooms. • Rugged Design: Hand-built in the UK, it has a CNC-engineered metal structure with an integrated mounting yoke. • Colors: Available in a variety of colors, including Black, Red, Green, Purple, Gold, Blue, and Cosmic Grey. [1, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8] Performance and Sound: • Voice Optimization: The frequency response is tailored specifically for speech, resulting in a rich, detailed tone. • Minimal Processing: It is designed to sound great "out of the box," often requiring little to no EQ. • Sound Signature: Some reviewers describe the sound as having a very, very tight, "intimate" character. Others feel it has a "honky" or slightly nasally tone, and some found the built-in pop filter insufficient for heavy plosives. • Ideal Usage: It excels at close-proximity vocal recording for podcasts, gaming, and broadcasting. [1, 3, 4, 6, 9, 10] Technical Specifications: • Type: Dynamic • Polar Pattern: Supercardioid • Frequency Response: 50Hz - 15kHz • Sensitivity: -50dB ±2dB • Impedance: ≤600 Ohms • Connector: 3-pin XLR • Power: Passive (no phantom power required) • Weight: 356g (320g according to some sources) [1, 6] Price and Availability The Sontronics Podcast Pro usually retails for approximately $149.00 - $199.99. It is available from retailers such as B&H Photo Video, Sam Ash , and Front End Audio. It is often cited as a more affordable alternative to the Shure SM7B. Pros and Cons: • Pros: Excellent price-to-performance ratio, robust build, high-sensitivity, no need for cloudlifter, and a lifetime warranty. • Cons: The supercardioid pattern requires you to stay directly in front of the mic, it is susceptible to desk vibrations (handling noise), and some users may find the built-in pop filter insufficient. • Warranty: Covered by a unique lifetime warranty. [1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 9, 10, 14] The Sontronics Podcast Pro is a great choice for a direct, high-gain, and low-noise audio input, and is a strong contender for the best in its class. [4, 8, 15, 16] Would you like to know more about its compatibility with specific audio interfaces or for comparisons with other microphones? AI responses may include mistakes. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14] [15] [16]