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Sony STM10 Stereo Microphone for Xperia Phones

3.9 (202 reviews)

Capture Crystal-Clear Audio on the Go The Sony STM10 Stereo Microphone is your perfect companion for recording high-quality audio on your Sony Xperia devices. Designed for portability and ease of use, it enhances your music tracks, interviews, and videos with exceptional clarity. Specifications...

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Overview

Capture Crystal-Clear Audio on the Go

The Sony STM10 Stereo Microphone is your perfect companion for recording high-quality audio on your Sony Xperia devices. Designed for portability and ease of use, it enhances your music tracks, interviews, and videos with exceptional clarity.

Specifications:

  • Compatibility: Designed for Xperia devices from Sony that support 5-pole audio and a 3.5 mm audio jack
  • Connector: 3.5 mm 5-pole audio connector (4-conductor/1 earth TRRS connector)
  • Mic Configuration: XY pattern
  • Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz
  • Sensitivity: -40dBV/Pa (+-3dB)
  • Features: Includes a foam cover to eliminate wind noise and a metal frame to protect the microphones
  • Tilt Function: 90° tilt function to point the microphone towards the main sound source

Key Features

Sensitivity: -40dBV/Pa (+-3dB)

Frequency Response: 50Hz - 20kHz

Mic configuration: XY pattern

3.5 mm 5-pole audio connector – 4-conductor/1 earth TRRS connector

Specifications

Brand
Sony
Model
STM10 Stereo Microphone
Compatibility
Xperia Phones
Sensitivity
-40dBV/Pa (+-3dB)
Frequency Response
50Hz - 20kHz
Microphone Configuration
XY pattern
Connector Type
3.5 mm 5-pole audio connector (TRRS)

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • This microphone is specifically designed for Xperia phones, ensuring optimal compatibility and integration.
  • Features an XY pattern microphone configuration, ideal for capturing wide, natural-sounding stereo audio.
  • With a sensitivity of -40dBV/Pa (+-3dB), it is capable of picking up clear audio details.
  • Offers a broad frequency response from 50Hz to 20kHz, capturing a full range of sounds from low to high.
  • The 3.5 mm 5-pole audio connector (TRRS) ensures proper connection to compatible smartphone audio jacks.

👎 Cons

  • Exclusively designed for Xperia phones, limiting its compatibility with other smartphone brands or devices.
  • The specified 3.5 mm 5-pole connector might not be compatible with newer phones that only feature USB-C ports.
  • There is no mention of additional features like wind reduction, gain control, or a headphone jack for monitoring audio.
  • The fixed XY pattern may not be suitable for all recording situations, such as interviews requiring a more focused pickup.
  • The microphone's power source or whether it draws power from the phone is not specified.

Frequently Asked Questions

This microphone is specifically designed for use with Sony Xperia phones, utilizing a 3.5 mm 5-pole audio connector.
The Sony STM10 features an XY pattern microphone configuration, which is effective for capturing natural stereo soundscapes.
This microphone offers a frequency response from 50Hz to 20kHz, allowing it to capture a wide range of audio frequencies.
While it has a standard 3.5mm TRRS connector, it is specifically stated as being for Xperia phones, suggesting optimal compatibility is with those devices.
The product features do not specify the power source for the Sony STM10 Stereo Microphone.
The provided features do not detail any specific wind noise reduction capabilities or other advanced audio processing features.