Sontronics Orpheus Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

The Sontronics ORPHEUS has earned its reputation as one of the finest room microphones available, combining three polar patterns with innovative -10dB cut and +10dB boost functionality in a distinctive design that suits both studio and live applications. This versatile microphone features extremely low self-noise paired with unmistakable presence and defined clarity, particularly in the higher frequencies, allowing you to capture the most delicate instruments or vocals without requiring post-recording editing.

Extensive development went into perfecting both the ORPHEUS body and its internal components, ensuring maximum flexibility for studio work and live recording scenarios. The highly sensitive 35mm dual-diaphragm capsule sits suspended in its own special mount, almost floating within the large spherical basket, enabling the ORPHEUS to absorb every nuance of the recording space. The zinc alloy cast body provides very low resonance, maintaining signal integrity and accuracy.

Since joining Sontronics’ inaugural microphone range in 2005, the ORPHEUS has become a go-to choice for live sound engineers using pairs for drum overheads, while also gaining significant popularity in the voiceover community for its crisp, professional results on both male and female spoken word. The three polar patterns make this microphone exceptionally adaptable for recording groups and ensembles in omni mode, mid-side and experimental applications in figure-of-eight mode, plus foley and sound effects work.