Celebrating the 5th anniversary of a revered and versatile studio workhorse, the Spirit Collector's Edition from Aston is a warm yet crystal-clear large-diaphragm condenser microphone, sporting three selectable polar patterns: cardioid for narrow directionality, figure-8 for mid/side recording or duets, and omnidirectional for full room capture. Particularly ideal for vocal and acoustic guitar recording, the Spirit will enhance any mic locker with style and substance.
Along with the polar pattern selection, the body also provides selectable switches for an attenuation pad (-10 or -20 dB) and an 80 Hz low-cut filter for taming low-end rumble. The 1" gold-evaporated capsule and transformer-balanced circuitry offer a warm, smooth sound with excellent clarity. A pop filter is built into the microphone for protection against pesky Ps and Ts. And with a unique design that places a universal threaded stand mount directly on the microphone base, you can mount the Spirit directly to a stand without any external accessories.
The shock resistant wave-form design allows the head of the mic to distort if given a heavy knock, and then return to its normal position, without any damage. It also offers a degree of off-axis rejection, helping to eliminate unwanted artefacts from your recordings.
It also shields against multiple wavelengths of electromagnetic radiation making Aston microphones ideal in critically sensitive electronic applications. This completely encapsulating, single-piece mesh cage is formed in stainless steel, so it won’t rust with use, and can be removed and washed.
- A superbly balanced mix of discrete and integrated electronic circuitry
- Harmonized circuit stage arrangement for easy integration from phantom power input circuitry to capsule voltage bias
- Novel non-linear voltage/current rectification to provide controlled amplification and smooth, clear audio output