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Introducing: Aston Spirit

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Aston vs IDLES

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The Aston SPIRIT is a high-performance, switchable pattern microphone utilizing a 1” gold evaporated capsule. A switch on the mic body selects from Omni, Cardioid or Figure-of-Eight polar patterns. It is versatile enough to use with most instruments and excels on acoustic guitar and vocals. Its hand-selected capsule is teamed with high-end transformer balanced circuitry using only the best components such as WIMA capacitors, the same devices you’ll find in boutique microphones costing far more than the Spirit.

Wave-Form Mesh Head
The Origin features Aston’s signature wave-form mesh head. This unique design delivers an unprecedented degree of protection for the mic capsule. Its shock-resistant wave-form design allows the head of the mic to bend upon impact, and then return to its normal position without any damage to the capsule itself. It also offers a degree of off-axis rejection, helping to eliminate unwanted artifacts from your recordings.

Built-In Pop Filter
Aston’s vocal condenser microphones have an exclusive mesh-knit pop filter built into the wave-form head. The random weave allows sound to pass while virtually eliminating unwanted plosives at the source. It also shields against multiple wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation, making it ideal in sensitive electronic applications. This completely encapsulating, single-piece mesh cage is formed in stainless steel. It won’t rust with use and can even be removed and washed.

End Caps
Yet another unique design element of the Aston Origin is the use of custom-molded end caps with integrated XLR and stand adaptor. Because the internal shock absorption system is so good, you can mount the microphone directly to a stand via this built-in, interchangeable thread adapter. The design also makes Aston microphones easy to repair and maintain.

Chassis
Part of the beauty of Aston microphones is the custom finish of each chassis. Each chassis is also individually tumbled for up to four hours to give it a very hard-wearing, and extremely beautiful, finish. To perfect the look, each microphone is separately engraved with its legends, and the Aston brand mantra, “The art of performance."

Aston Microphones Spirit Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
Aston Microphones Spirit Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone
Aston Microphones Spirit Multi-Pattern Condenser Microphone

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  • Transducer Type: Condenser

  • Acoustic Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
  • Frequency Response: 20Hz–20kHz (+/-3dB)
  • Equivalent Noise Level: 14dB A-Weighted
  • Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1kohm: 23.7mV/Pa
  • Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 138dB
  • Signal-to-Noise Ratio (rel. 94dB SPL): 80dB A-Weighted
  • Polar pattern: Omni/Cardioid/Figure-of-Eight
  • Pad Switches: -20dB/-10dB/0dB
  • Low-Cut Filter: 80Hz

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4.54

13 Reviews

82%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Amazing quality for the 1/3 of the price

These new Aston mics are amazing. Compared to mics costing 3 to 4 times more, the quality and sound is just as good. Sounds great on vocals, acoustic guitar, drum overheads, percussion, room mic, etc. Instead of buying one c414 for the same money buy two of theses.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Too much sibilance!

No matter where I place the mic: the side of my face, above my head, off to the side and a foot away the recording exaggerates the sssssss sound. I've used other mics Such as Neumann BCM 104 and never encountered this problem. Any ideas on how to correct it?

Filters
Best Uses
  1. Home Studio10
  2. Professional Recording10
  3. Amateur Recording7
  4. Performances4
  5. Outdoor Events / Games1
Cons
  1. Not Durable1
  2. Poor Sound Quality1
  3. Shock mount seems light for this heavy mic1
  4. Unreliable1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced6
  2. Professional Musician5
  3. Novice1
Pros
  1. Versatile10
  2. Good Audio9
  3. Easy To Use8
  4. Durable7
  5. Compact3
  • Vibey open mic for rap vocals

    5

    submitteda year ago

    byWade

    fromTulsa, Oklahoma

    I own a u87ai and I still use this mic.. best microphone for the price and it's not even close. It's not as smooth as the u87ai but I find smooth can be somewhat boring sometimes.

  • Mic

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDan

    fromBoerne, tx.

    Haven't used yet

  • Warm and Detailed

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byThomas

    fromMyrtle Beach, SC

    Lots of things will sound good on this mic. Can't wait try try it on them all. Meantime, vocals (bright tenor voice) and acoustic (maple Taylor 614) sound amazing.

  • Didn't work

    1

    submitted3 years ago

    byDavid

    fromFriday harbor wa

    Hooked it up didn't work. Had to pay 14 bucks to send it back. I'm not happy

  • Too much sibilance!

    3

    submitted3 years ago

    byTom

    fromDearborn Heights, Michigan

    No matter where I place the mic: the side of my face, above my head, off to the side and a foot away the recording exaggerates the sssssss sound. I've used other mics Such as Neumann BCM 104 and never encountered this problem. Any ideas on how to correct it?

  • Yes

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byPablo M.

    fromAurora Co.

    Is very nice product

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  • asked byAdrian

    fromTX

    I just purchased this mic the microphone is threaded for a European 3/8" mic stand and this won't for a typical USA mic stand thread. Do these mics usually not come with an adapter? Doesn't make sense why it would not. thx

    I just purchased this mic the microphone is threaded for a European 3/8" mic stand and this won't for a typical USA mic stand thread. Do these mics usually not come with an adapter? Doesn't make sense why it would not. thx

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, no. Please give us a call if you would like some help 877 687 5403
  • asked byCoffy

    fromBrooklyn ny

    How many years once did you give

    How many years once did you give

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry. Your question is not clear. Please call us at 877 5403