Sontronics Apollo 2 Stereo Ribbon Microphone
Best professional stereo capture for nuanced instrument and ambient recordings.
This phantom-powered stereo ribbon microphone captures a natural, expansive sound with a superb three-dimensional image. Its unique X-Y Blumlein configuration is ideal for orchestral, choral, and piano recordings, as well as drum overheads and ensembles. It requires minimal gain and EQ, and features RFI filters for a clean signal. The microphone can also function as a mono microphone. It's built in the UK and comes with a shockmount, stereo cable, and flightcase.
$2799.00
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Type
Stereo Ribbon Microphone
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Who it's for
- Recording engineers seeking authentic, immersive stereo soundscapes
- Producers desiring vintage warmth without traditional ribbon mic output challenges
- Musicians and engineers recording diverse acoustic instruments and ensembles
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious home studio owners or emerging producers
- Field recordists or users with limited phantom power sources
- Engineers needing a versatile mono mic or different stereo patterns
Performance breakdown
Stereo Imaging
The X-Y Blumlein configuration creates a remarkably realistic, three-dimensional soundstage.
Natural Tonality
Delivers an open, organic character that rarely requires corrective equalization.
Gain Efficiency
Phantom-powered design eliminates the need for high-gain preamps common with ribbons.
Build Quality
Robust UK-manufactured construction backed by a reassuring lifetime warranty.
Signal Integrity
Integrated RFI filters effectively block interference for a pristine, quiet signal.
Versatility
Easily adapts from complex stereo ensemble recording to focused mono applications.
Key Specs
Type
Stereo Ribbon Microphone
Power
Phantom-powered
Configuration
Two ribbon motors fixed in X-Y Blumlein formation
Features
RFI filters
Included Accessories
Shockmount, Stereo Cable, ABS Flightcase
Intended Use
Instruments
Transducer Type
Ribbon
Max Sample Rate
0.0 kHz
Know before you buy
No. Because it is phantom-powered and features custom-designed transformers, it requires significantly less gain than traditional passive ribbon microphones, making it compatible with a wider range of standard audio interfaces.
Yes. While it is designed as a stereo microphone, you can utilize just one of the two ribbon elements to achieve a high-quality mono signal when the stereo image isn't required.
The fixed X-Y Blumlein arrangement allows the microphone to capture a highly accurate, three-dimensional stereo image. This makes it particularly effective for recording large sources like orchestras, choirs, or drum overheads where spatial depth is essential.
The microphone includes built-in RFI filters specifically designed to block unwanted radio frequency interference. This ensures a clean, noise-free signal even in environments where electronic interference might otherwise be an issue.
The Apollo 2 comes as a complete kit, including a dedicated shockmount to reduce handling noise, a specialized stereo cable for connectivity, and a protective ABS flightcase for safe storage and transport.
Yes, Sontronics provides a lifetime warranty on the Apollo 2, reflecting the build quality and durability of this UK-manufactured microphone.
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