Sontronics MERCURY Variable-Pattern Valve Condenser Microphone

Sontronics Mercury Variable-Pattern Valve Microphone – Elite Sound Quality with Precision Engineering

The Sontronics Mercury is a premium large-diaphragm valve condenser microphone designed for professional vocal and instrument recording with unrivaled detail and tonal accuracy. Built by hand in the UK, this microphone combines world-class British craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology to deliver pristine audio in any studio environment.

At the heart of the Mercury is a custom power supply with variable polar pattern control, allowing you to seamlessly dial in pickup responses ranging from omnidirectional to cardioid to figure-of-eight—and everything in between. This gives you total creative flexibility for vocals, acoustic instruments, ensembles, and room ambience.

Engineered using ultra-high-grade components with tight tolerances, Mercury offers an incredibly clean signal path, ultra-low self-noise, and stunning fidelity across the frequency spectrum. A built-in pad and low-cut filter provide further control for high-SPL sources and low-end management.

Best For:

  • High-end studio vocals and voiceover work

  • Acoustic and orchestral instruments

  • Room capture and ensemble recordings

  • Engineers and producers seeking tube warmth with modern clarity

With its exquisite sonic performance and beautiful build quality, the Sontronics Mercury stands as a flagship choice for discerning audio professionals who demand precision and character from their microphone arsenal.

Description

Technical Specifications

  • Microphone type: Variable-pattern valve/tube condenser
  • Polar pattern: Fully sweepable from omnidirectional via cardioid to figure-of-eight and everything in between
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Pad: 0, -10dB
  • Filter Linear: 75Hz
  • Valve/tube Mercury: European-made 12AT7/ECC81
  • Sensitivity: (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz) 18mV/Pa -33dB ±1.5dB
  • Impedance: ≤200 Ohms
  • Max. SPL: (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz) 125dB
  • Equivalent noise level: <12dB (A-weighted)
  • Connector: 8-pin connector (mic), 3-pin XLR-M (power supply)
  • Power: 115/230V SPS-2 power supply included (phantom power not required)
  • Product weight
    • Mic: 1.05 kg (1.45 kg with shock mount)
    • Power supply: 1.95 kg
  • Packaged weight: 8.6 kg
  • Product dimensions: 250 x 90 x 80mm
  • Packaged dimensions: 530 x 405 x 165mm