Sontronics Solo
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Sontronics
Solo
Product Info
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The Sontronics Solo is a surprisingly capable handheld dynamic mic, offering a focused sound and a robust build. It's an excellent choice for gigging vocalists or instrumentalists needing strong rejection of background noise, particularly in louder environments. The supercardioid pickup pattern demands a bit of finesse, but the payoff is a clean signal.
Product Description
- Sontronics Solo
- Handheld dynamic microphone
- Suitable for vocals
- guitar amps
- drums
- percussion
- etc.
- Directional characteristic: supercardioid
- Frequency range: 50 - 15
- 000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 3.1 mV / PA (-50 dB)
- Impedance: 600 ohm
- Black housing
- Included in delivery: microphone holder
- threaded adapter
- protective bag with zipper
- Dimensions (Ø x L): 47 x 190 mm
- Weight: 792 g
PROS
- • Robust metal construction feels solid and dependable for stage use
- • Supercardioid pattern offers excellent isolation from stage bleed
- • Surprisingly smooth high-end response for a dynamic mic
- • Versatile enough for vocals, amps, and surprisingly decent drum overheads
CONS
- • High impedance requires a suitable preamp or impedance matching transformer
- • Supercardioid pattern can be tricky to manage on stage – prone to feedback
- • Lower sensitivity demands a preamp with ample clean gain
Product Video
Key Features
Polar Pattern
supercardioid
Frequency Range
50 - 15,000 Hz
Sensitivity
3.1 mV / PA (-50 dB)
Impedance
600 ohm
Connector
XLR
Weight
792 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Solo has a slightly more extended high-end and a cleaner overall tone than the SM58, but the SM58's character is more 'broken-in' and gritty.
It’s highly recommended. Most interfaces won’t handle 600 ohms well, leading to a weak and lifeless signal. A transformer will ensure optimal performance.
While primarily designed for vocals, it can work for acoustic guitar, especially if you're after a darker, more intimate tone, but a condenser mic would likely be preferable for brighter recordings.
