Sterling Audio ST51 Review
Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
- Preamp: Class-A FET
- Polar Pattern: Cardioid
- Frequency Response: 20Hz”18,000Hz
- Equivalent Noise: 22dB SPL”A Weighted
- Sensitivity: 32mV/Pa
- Maximum SPL: 134dB-144dB (adjustable w/pad)
- Typical Load Impedance: >500 ohms
- Output Source Impedance: 200 ohms transformer isolated
- Dimensions: 7.5" long, 1.8" max. dia.
- Weight: 1.2lb.
Highlighted Customer Reviews
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Not as impressive as my MXL
Sterling Audio ST51 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Jester on Guitar Center
When it arrived, the screen was dented on top. I've owned it for about four months now. I recorded into a direct box with marginal clearness. Used processors on the front end hoping to warm it up. No luck. It worked fairly well to capture my acoustic guitar, but really let me down on vocals. I would not recommend this mic for recording any type of vocals except maybe as an overall distance mic for groups.
Best Studio Microphone for under $100
Sterling Audio ST51 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by CHMP on Guitar Center
Great Microphone, designed for Male Vocals. Easy setup, takes phantom power. I would highly recommend using a Pre-Amp with a Graphic Equalizer along with a pad to control sound. Mixing is easy, sound is crisp and clear and comes in ready to mix!
Great For Price
Sterling Audio ST51 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Julian on Guitar Center
Got this a couple months back, pretty clear, very good for the price, vocals are crisp in the right setting. Good mic for starting up a studio.
An amazing mic for the price!
Sterling Audio ST51 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Phaius W. on Reverb
I am incredibly impressed by these mics. I've been using them for years, and they just manage to create such a natural and warm sound for any application - vocals, drum overheads, acoustic instruments, anything! And for about $50 used, you really can't go wrong. These mics have no business sounding this good for the price.
No
Sterling Audio ST51 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Alex on Guitar Center
Not much pick up...very dissatisfied
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Clean sound, nice price!
Sterling Audio ST51 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Frank on Guitar Center
Clean sound, nice price!
Good Mic
Sterling Audio ST51 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Jeff R. on Reverb
This is a good sounding mic, it’s warm and clear.
CLEAN MIC
Sterling Audio ST51 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Reese W. on Reverb
ITS WORKING AND LOOKING PERFECT!!!
Perfect!
Sterling Audio ST51 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Steve S. on Reverb
The mic arrived very quickly, in very nice condition and as advertised. Steve
Sterling Audio ST51 Cardioid Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Brandon G. on Reverb
In expensive but decent to handle wide variety of sound.
MISFIT ADAPTER
Sterling Audio ST51 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Joseph on Guitar Center
I did not expect the mic clamp would not fit my standard musicians gear mic stand. Because of this I am not yet able to use as intended.
Returning this piece of junk
Sterling Audio ST51 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by FiniteMatter on Guitar Center
Microphone was dead out of the box. No signal comes from it when plugged in to an interface with phantom 48v power. Microphone upon further research is just junk. terrible quality sound (tinny), poorly made and completely unreliable.
Ehhh.....
Sterling Audio ST51 Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone
Reviewed by Zach D on Guitar Center
I bought this mic a while ago cause it was cheap. It's just ehh. The quality is crisp, but nothing special. It sounds good but most of that is just attributed to the fact that its a condenser, period. Its the only Sterling mic I've ever used so I can't speak for their higher models, but I wouldn't recommend this mic.
