The Sontronics Mercury The Sontronics Mercury is a premium variable pattern valve condenser microphone featuring a warm, natural sound signature ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, and studio recording. Its selectable pickup patterns (cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8) provide versatility for diverse recording applications. Built with tube warmth and precision engineering, the Mercury delivers professional-grade audio quality with a distinctive gold finish. Variable pattern condenser microphone with selectable cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8 modes for diverse recording applications Premium valve (tube) circuit delivers warm, musical tone with natural harmonic saturation ideal for vocals and acoustic instruments Hand-crafted British engineering with meticulous attention to detail ensures professional studio-grade performance Sophisticated gold finish combines aesthetic appeal with professional studio appearance Versatile solution for vocals, spoken word, acoustic guitar, strings, and other studio recording applications Requires phantom power and outboard power supply for valve amplification (both sold separately)