The Aston Spirit is a high-performance, switchable pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone utilising 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 Aston 33 panel selected capsule is teamed with high-end transformer balanced circuitry using only the best components.

The Spirit is designed to deliver a beautifully open sound with sparkling harmonics. This highly accurate microphone gives a stunningly natural and transparent recording, capturing all the detail in the high range but without adding the harshness that some condenser microphones seem to.

FEATURES

 Large-diaphragm pressure-gradient condenser microphone with variable polar patterns

• Polar pattens switchable between Cardioid, Omni, and Figure-8
• 1-inch gold-evaporated capsule; protective wave-form mesh head with built-in pop filter
• Innovative blend of discrete and integrated circuitry
• Optimized circuit stage scheme from phantom power input circuit to capsule voltage bias
• Unique nonlinear voltage/current source rectification
• Shock-resistant, wave-form mesh head with built-in pop filter
• Unique, individually tumbled chassis finish
• Custom-molded end cap with integrated XLR and interchangeable mic stand thread adapter
• Onboard 10/20dB pad and 80Hz highpass filter
• 48V phantom power required for operation

SPECIFICATIONS

• Microphone Type:Condenser
• Mono/Stereo:Mono
• Polar Pattern:Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8
• Diaphragm Size:1″ gold evaporated
• Frequency Response:20Hz-20kHz (±3dB)
• Max SPL:138dB SPL
• Sensitivity:23.7mV/Pa
• Signal to Noise Ratio:80dB (A weighted)
• Self Noise:14dB (A weighted)
• Low Cut Filter:80Hz
• Pads:-20dB, -10dB
• Connector:XLR
• Color:Silver
• Power Source:48V phantom power
• Dimensions:6.89″ x 2.13″
• Weight:1.38 lbs.