Product Overview

A Classic Masterpiece of Presence and Versatility

First introduced as part of Sontronics' initial product launch back in 2005, the Sontronics ORPHEUS has cemented its position as an absolute must-have inside professional commercial recording spaces and broadcast suites. Hand-built and engineered in the United Kingdom, it resolves the common problem of acoustic sources getting lost or sounding dark in modern digital tracks. Its highly sensitive capsule and zero-resonance chassis capture spatial air and crisp presence with incredibly low self-noise, making it a go-to tool for world-class producers like Flood (U2, Depeche Mode, Foals).

Product Description

Floating Dual-Diaphragm Capsule and Zero-Resonance Build:

The core architectural masterpiece of the ORPHEUS is its highly compliant 35mm dual-diaphragm capsule, which is suspended inside its own integrated mechanical shockmount. The diaphragm virtually floats inside a large, open spherical basket grille, which prevents local acoustic reflections from coloring the internal frequency curve. The heavy external body shell is meticulously cast from a specialized zinc alloy, providing an extremely low-resonance housing that keeps signal capture tight, crisp, and exceptionally accurate across the entire sound spectrum.

Three Polar Patterns and Unique +10dB Boost Switch:

The slide controls on the side of the mic body offer ultimate spatial control over your tracking environment. It features three switchable polar patterns—Cardioid for direct isolation of vocals, Omnidirectional for recording full acoustic spaces or vocal groups, and Figure-of-Eight for mid-side configurations, duets, and foley tracking. Standing out from standard condenser mics, its sensitivity pad control offers a standard -10dB cut for loud sound sources alongside a unique +10dB gain boost, allowing you to capture pristine low-level ambient details when the mic is positioned far away as a room mic or overhead.

Elite High-Frequency Definition for Voice and Instruments:

Sontronics has pre-tuned the ORPHEUS with a beautiful, pre-balanced frequency response curve that features an open, clear presence peak. This makes it an absolute favorite within the professional voiceover and broadcast communities, delivering a crisp, high-class diction capture that sits instantly front-and-center in a mix with no corrective EQ needed. It also performs spectacularly on acoustic guitars, grand pianos, string ensembles, and drum overhead arrays. The XLR output jack is intelligently positioned out of the back of the casing, keeping cords away from the pivoting hardware line.

Key Features

• Floating 35mm Dual-Diaphragm: Large-diaphragm capsule suspended inside a spherical mesh grille to minimize local reflections and preserve detail.

• Three Selectable Polar Patterns: Instantly toggles between Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure-of-Eight for supreme tracking flexibility.

• Unique Gain Boost Toggle: Features a versatile 3-way pad offering a -10dB cut, a flat 0dB setting, and a powerful +10dB gain boost for distant room miking.

• Low-Resonance Zinc Alloy Chassis: Heavy-duty cast metal casing dampens unwanted internal frequencies and preserves signal purity.

• Elite Voiceover Optimization: Pre-balanced high-frequency presence delivers crystal-clear broadcast diction straight out of the box.

• Back-Exit XLR Port Connection: Smart physical design routes the microphone cable out of the back to clean up mounting lines and maximize tilt angles.

• Handmade in the United Kingdom: Meticulously engineered and quality-checked in England, backed by Sontronics’ premium lifetime warranty.

Technical Specifications

What’s Included in the Box

• 1 x Sontronics ORPHEUS Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

• 1 x Bespoke Luxury Velvet-Lined Wooden Microphone Presentation Box

• 1 x Specialized Angled Thread Stand Mount Adaptor

• 1 x Official User Manual & Lifetime Warranty Registration Document