Sterling ST6050 Operational Manual

Voiced by legendary Engineer/Producer and multiple Grammy
recipient, Allen Sides, the ST6050 was inspried by Ocean Way's
expansive collection of superb sounding microphones, spanning
many decades and musical eras.
By combining classic capsule and FET design with modern
manufacturing and consistency, the ST6050 yields stunning
clarity with a rich, warm, open sound with a silky top end — ideal
for modern artists, producers and engineers.
CAPSULE
• 1" diameter, 8 micron thick, gold-sputtered capsule
• Traditional machining and exceptionally tight manufacturing tolerances
for individual parts
• Hand-assembly and testing of final capsule
TRANSFORMER
• Robust transformer design with side-by-side windings yield an even,
low frequency response while maintaining openness and top-end air.
ST6050 SPECIFICATIONS
Type:
Preamp Topology:
Diaphragm:
Polar Pattern:
Frequency Response:
Sensitivity:
Equivalent Noise Level A-Weighted:
Max SPL for 0.5% THD:
Output Source Impedance:
Typical Load Impedance:
Power Requirements:
Current Consumption:
Dimensions:
Weight:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
AND POLAR PATTERN
0
270 90
180
Pressure gradient condenser microphone
Class-A FET
1" diameter, 8 micron thickness
Cardioid
20Hz – 20kHz
28mV/Pa
17dB SPL
134dB
200 Ω Transformer-isolated
>500 Ω
Phantom Power 48V
<3.5mA
9.5" long, 2.4" max diameter
2.0 lbs
ST6050
STUDIO MICROPHONE
OPERATIONAL GUIDE
FET PREAMP
®
• Select modernization of traditional FET design for
exceptional consistency
• Extremely tight component tolerances
• Optimized PCB ground planes improve grounding and increase RFI/
EMI rejection
• Requires 48V phantom power
CHASSIS
• Chrome plated, woven-brass grill with steel head frame
• Heavy brass body with chrome plated closing ring

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

• SM7B shock mount
• Oak hardshell case
• Windscreen
"Sterling and Ocean
Way Recording have
partnered to develop
a microphone with
an impressionistic,
larger-than-life sound
in an affordable and
repeatable way."
— Allen Sides