Comparison of Sterling Audio ST55 FET and Superlux CMH8C

Attribute	Sterling Audio ST55 FET ×	Superlux CMH8C ×
Self-Noise (dB)	22	18
Impedance (Ohm)	200	200
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) (dB)	144	142
Length (mm)	190	193
Diaphragm Gauge (micron)	3	3
Interfaces	3-pin XLR male	3-pin XLR male
Diaphragm Diameter (mm)	26	25.4
Range (Hz)	20 - 20,000	30 - 20,000
Pads	-10dB	-10 dB
Pickup Pattern	Cardioid	Bidirectional Cardioid Omnidirectional
Sensitivity (mV/Pa)	32	28
Brand	Sterling Audio	Superlux
Name	Sterling Audio ST55 FET	Superlux CMH8C
Weight (g)	544	565
SPL/Self-Noise Ratio	6.55	7.89
Filters	HPF: -12dB/octave @ 75Hz	HPF @ 200 Hz
Max Diameter (mm)	46	54
Capsule Diameter (mm)	32	-
Requires Phantom Power	+	+
Phantom Voltage (V)	48.00	48.00