Comparison of Sony C38B and Sterling Audio ST59 FET

Attribute	Sony C38B ×	Sterling Audio ST59 FET ×
SPL/Self-Noise Ratio	5.83	6.55
Sound Pressure Level (SPL) (dB)	140	144
Self-Noise (dB)	24	22
Diaphragm Gauge (micron)	6	3
Impedance (Ohm)	250	200
Requires Phantom Power	+	+
Has Battery Compartment	-	-
Range (Hz)	30 - 18,000	20 - 18,000
Pads	-8dB	-10dB Pad
Pickup Pattern	Cardioid Omnidirectional	Bidirectional Cardioid Omnidirectional
Sensitivity (mV/Pa)	4.5	32
Brand	Sony	Sterling Audio
Name	Sony C38B	Sterling Audio ST59 FET
Weight (g)	650	680
Max Diameter (mm)	46	46
Filters	-6dB/octave 7kHz roll-off Low cut 100Hz low cut 200Hz low cut 500Hz	HPF: -12dB/octave @ 75 Hz
Interfaces	3-pin XLR male	3-pin XLR male
Capsule Diameter (mm)	33.8	32
Phantom Voltage (V)	48.00	48.00
Length (mm)	214	190
Diaphragm Diameter (mm)	-	26
Battery compartment type	9V	-