Microphone 189 of 228
STC 4136
Syncron AU-7A

Steanes Torpedo

Manufacturer:

Steanes

Model:

Torpedo

Country of Manufacture:

Australia

Microphone Type:

Ribbon

Polar Pattern:

Figure 8

Production Start Year:

1948

Rarity:

3
Steanes Torpedo

Microphone History:

From an advertisement for the Torpedo Studio Model Ribbon Microphone

Ideal for Broadcast Stations, Recording Studios, etc.

Duo-directional Pickup. (See pattern.)

360° Pickup when Head tilted horizontally.

Full Floating Movement.

Design allows full view of Artist's face.

Technical Description:

Output Impedance: High Impedance, (direct to grid), or 50 / 200 /500 ohms.

Output Level: 65 db. below .006 watt.

Frequency Range: 40-10000 Hz. (within 1.5 dB)

Transformer: DYNATRAN MUMETAL Astatically wound

Finish: Bright chrome.

Mounting Thread; 5/8" 27 tpi

Cord: 9' Single or Twin TRS Cable.

Tilting Head: Constant Friction Swivel.

Ribbon: Special Aluminium Alloy.

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