the t.bone SC 600
Studio Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
- Polar pattern: Cardioid and omnidirectional
- 1" Gold diaphragm
- Frequency response: 30 - 20.000 Hz
- Impedance: 200 Ohm
- Maximum sound pressure level (SPL): 138 dB
- Low cut switch at 100 Hz with 6 db
- Includes elastic mount and bag
Note: Requires 48 V Phantom power for operation.
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Available since December 2002
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Item number 157981
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Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
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Tube No
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Switchable Polar Pattern Yes
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Omnidirectional Yes
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Cardioid Yes
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Figure-8 No
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Low Cut Yes
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Pad No
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shockmount included Yes
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USB Microphone No
Affordable, studio-quality condenser mic
The t.bone SC 600 is a large-diaphragm condenser microphone with two switchable polar patterns – cardioid and omnidirectional – built around a back-to-back arrangement of two gold-sputtered 1" diaphragms. The cardioid setting focuses on the source directly in front of the capsule, rejecting room reflections and off-axis noise; the omni setting captures sound from all directions equally, useful for room recording, ensemble capture, or any situation where the acoustic environment is part of the sound. A 100Hz high-pass filter at 6dB/octave reduces low-frequency rumble and handling noise, and the elastic shock mount keeps mechanical vibrations out of the signal path. A protective pouch is also included.
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One capsule, two polar patterns
The SC 600's back-to-back dual diaphragm design is what makes the pattern switching possible – each diaphragm faces in the opposite direction, and the cardioid/omni selection determines how their outputs are combined. The frequency response runs from 30Hz to 20kHz, linear through the low and mid frequencies with a deliberate dip in the upper mids that prevents brightness from tipping into harshness – particularly useful in the omni setting where room reflections could otherwise accumulate. Self-noise is 8.7dB(A) in cardioid and 10.2dB(A) in omni – impressively low figures for a microphone at this price point, giving the SC 600 enough headroom to handle both quiet acoustic sources and loud instruments without noise floor intrusion. With a sensitivity of 13.9mV/Pa and an output impedance of 120 ohms, it connects cleanly to any standard mic preamp with 48V phantom power.
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Great price, great sound
The SC 600 is aimed at home studio owners, project studio engineers, and content creators who want a versatile large-diaphragm condenser without the price of a boutique microphone. The dual-pattern design adds genuine utility – a single mic that covers focused vocal and instrument recording in cardioid and room or ensemble capture in omni is a practical advantage in a small studio where mic choices are limited. The trade-off is the absence of a pad switch, which means very high SPL sources above 132dB are outside its range – though few studio sources will reach that ceiling. Build quality is solid for the price bracket, with the metal housing and grille protecting the capsule in everyday studio use.
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About the t.bone
Since 1994, the t.bone has been one of Thomann's in-house brands, and its name can be found on devices such as headphones, wireless systems, in-ear equipment, and various microphones and matching accessories. the t.bone products are made exclusively by renowned companies who also manufacture products for other well-known brands. This provides a clear advantage: Brand-quality products at very reasonable prices. And word gets around: One in seven Thomann customers has already bought at least one product from the t.bone.
A natural fit for the studio
In cardioid mode, the SC 600 suits lead vocals, acoustic guitar, woodwinds, and brass – the low self-noise makes it responsive to quiet sources, while the 132dB SPL ceiling handles loud instruments without distortion. Close placement activates the proximity effect, adding low-end warmth useful for broadcast voices and intimate vocal recordings; the high-pass filter manages that low-end build-up when it becomes excessive. In omni mode, the pattern suits room miking, piano, string ensembles, and any source where a natural, uncoloured capture of the full acoustic environment is the goal. The elastic shock mount handles use in a standard mic stand well; for location recording or more flexible situations where handling noise is a greater concern, an aftermarket suspension mount is worth considering.
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