Milab (PML / Pearl) ST-8
Manufacturer:
Milab (PML / Pearl)Model:
ST-8Country of Manufacture:
SwedenMicrophone Type:
CondenserPolar Pattern:
Stereo Multi-PatternProduction Start Year:
1970Rarity:
5
Frequency Response:
Microphone History:
The 'PML' logo on this microphone tells us that it was built before 1980, when Pearl Microphone Labs changed their name to Milab.
From a post by Sam Inglis at the PRW forum:
"The ST-8 is a stereo condenser mic with two rectangular capsules, and the lower capsule can be rotated by up to 180 degrees using a ring on the mic. The internal amplifierd use FET transistors but it cannot be operated with standard 48V phantom power. It comes with a custom power supply which connects to the mic via a 19-pin cable.* The power supply has a pattern control for each channel which allows a wide range and combinations for recording XY, Blumlein of Mid-Side stereo . The mount attaches to the stand by a ball and socket, allowing the mic lots of freedom of movement yet locking very solidly with just a quick twist. First impressions are that it is quite ribbon-like, both in the sense that it's not amazingly bright, and in that it needs a lot of gain."
* Some models have different connectors.
Technical Description:
- Directivity pattern: Variable
- Directivity Index: 18—20 dB
- Frequency response: 30—20.000 Hz
- Sensitivity (over 200 ohms re. 1 V): — 46 dB/Pa
- Output (over 200 ohms re. 1 V): 5.0 mV/Pa
- Self noise (re. 2 × 10-5 Pa, A-weight): 23 dB
- Dynamic range: 126 dB
- Output imp. (balanced): 200 ohms
- Operating temperature: -20 + 50 °C
- Operating voltage: 120 volt
- Current consumption (maximum): 1.6 mA
- Transistors (F.E.T.): 2 × 2N 3819
- Weight: 465g
- Finish: Blasted chrome
Further Reading:
The following resources and promotional material are available at https://www.milabmic.com/download/
