Sontronics Corona

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Sontronics Corona

Sontronics

Corona

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 442815
Model: Corona
Price: $317.90

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The Corona's a surprisingly capable dynamic, offering a vintage vibe with modern performance. It’s a great option for vocalists needing strong rejection of background noise, or for guitarists seeking a raw, aggressive tone. If you're after a workhorse mic that looks the part without breaking the bank, this is a solid contender.

Product Description

  • Sontronics Corona
  • Dynamic Vocal Microphone
  • Retro design
  • Suitable for vocals
  • but also for miking guitar amps and instruments
  • Directivity: Supercardioid
  • Frequency range: 50 - 15
  • 000 Hz
  • Sensitivity: 3.1 mV / Pa (-50 dB)
  • Impedance: 600 Ohm
  • Black/Silver housing
  • Plastic case included
  • Dimensions: 162 x 113 x 62 mm
  • Weight: 369 g
PROS
  • • Solid, retro-inspired build with robust internal bracing
  • • Supercardioid pattern excels at isolating vocals in less-than-ideal spaces
  • • Surprisingly detailed transient response for a dynamic mic
  • • Versatile enough for guitar amps, offering a usable, gritty tone
CONS
  • • High impedance requires a preamp with sufficient drive capability
  • • Supercardioid pattern can be tricky to manage on stage
  • • Plastic case feels a bit cheap compared to the microphone itself

Product Video

Key Features

Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Range 50 Hz - 15000 Hz
Sensitivity 3.1 mV / Pa (-50 dB)
Impedance 600 Ohm
Connector XLR
Weight 369 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Corona is brighter and more detailed than the SM58, lacking the SM58's characteristic mid-bass bump. It’s a more modern, less 'muddy' sound, but the SM58 remains the king of stage durability.
Absolutely. The tight pickup pattern significantly reduces bleed from room reflections and other sources, making it a surprisingly good choice for less-than-perfect acoustic environments.
You’ll want a preamp with good headroom and a low noise floor to properly drive the mic and avoid a thin or weak sound. A transformer-based preamp could really bring out its character.

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