Delivering a versatile mic for a variety of studio needs, the Spirit from Aston Microphones, presented here in a stereo pair, is a multi-pattern, large-diaphragm condenser microphone with cardioid, omni, and figure-8 patterns. Excellent on numerous instruments, but excelling at voice and acoustic guitar, the Spirit is a studio workhorse.
The Spirit is designed to deliver an open sound with sparkling harmonics. This accurate microphone provides natural and transparent recording, capturing detail in the high range, but without adding the harshness that some condenser microphones tend to. This is thanks to the 1" gold-evaporated capsule and transformer-balanced circuitry. The Aston Spirit stereo pair includes two SwiftShield combination pop filter shockmounts and one stereo mounting bar.
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 their microphones ideal in critically sensitive electronic applications. This completely encapsulating, single piece, mesh cage is formed in stainless steel, so won’t rust with use, and can even be removed and washed.
- A superbly balanced mix of discrete and integrated electronic circuitry
- Harmonised circuit stage arrangement for easy integration from phantom power input circuitry to the capsule voltage bias
- Novel non-linear voltage/current source rectification to provide controlled amplification and smooth/clear audio output
The Shield SM clips on and off the Swift mount quickly and easily when switching between vocal and instrument applications. Utilizing Aston’s Hextech perforation acid etching process, the Shield gives excellent plosive (pop) control without affecting the tone of your recordings at all.