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  • Designed and Built in the UK
  • Built in Pop filter ; Built in Pop filter using the latest stainless steel mesh knit technology
  • End Caps ; Direct to stand microphone mounting
  • Chassis 2 millimeter solid stainless steel laser cut and etched body
  • Capsule ; The Aston Sound ; Developed by Professional Artists, Engineers and Producers
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SPIRIT

SPIRIT

The Aston Spirit is a high-performance, switchable pattern, large diaphragm condenser microphone utilising a 1” gold evaporated capsule.

  • Wave-form mesh head - this unique design provides shock absorption to protect the capsule, with elastic mesh memory.
  • Built-in pop filter using the latest stainless steel mesh-knit technology.
  • Direct to stand microphone mounting option.
  • 2mm, solid stainless steel, laser-cut and etched chassis.

  • Capsule - The Aston Sound - developed by professional artists, engineers and producers.
  • Hi-Spec PCB and electronic components.
  • Friendly packaging. Well-designed, re-usable and recyclable packaging.

SPIRIT

The Aston Sound

Wave-Form Spring Head

Built In Pop Filter

Direct to stand mounting

The Aston Sound

Our mics are developed by a panel of top industry professionals… Producers, Engineers and Artists…

Wave-Form Spring Head

Unique design provides shock absorption to protect capsule, with elastic memory…

Built In Pop Filter

The Spirit uses the latest in stainless steel mesh-knit technology to dramatically reduce vocal plosives…

Direct to stand mounting

Proprietary end cap design and ultimate capsule-chassis isolation means the Spirit can be direct-to-stand mounted with virtually no handling noise…

SPIRIT

Chassis

PCB

Friendly Packaging

Chassis

2mm solid stainless steel laser cut and etched body…

PCB

Aston uses only market-leading electronic components, coupled with cutting edge, original electronic design…

Friendly Packaging

We have put our hearts and minds into creating the most beautiful performance pieces possible with each Aston product. When it comes to packaging we believe simplicity is king. Protective, re-useable, environmentally sensible packaging that doesn’t cost the earth.

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    Product Description

    High-Performance Cardioid Condenser Microphone Utilising a 1" Gold Evaporated Capsule

    Customer reviews

    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    227 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, value, appearance and clarity of the microphone. For example, they mention it sounds amazing, has a close proximity sound and is amazing value for money. They appreciate the quality, saying it's well constructed and sturdy. Some love the way it looks and find the clarity and detail great. That said, some like the performance.

    AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

    31 customers mention25 positive6 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the microphone. They say it has clarity, close proximity sound, and a warm sound. They also say it captures their voice very well, has very little noise, and is versatile. Customers say it's taken their music to new levels.

    "...but doing Voice overs I never have to push my vocals and so subtle sounds are clear and present in the recording.CONS:*..." Read more

    "...It’s a crazy good microphone I imagine how good is the spirit! But damn the Origin is something crazy good!!! I recommend the Aston to everyone" Read more

    "...this mic for a couple of days, I can definitely say I found the clarity to the sound that I was missing from the cheaper mic...." Read more

    "Very good mic, nice and interesting design, and it's from U.K. However, when I received and heard the sound from an AKG P220 I decided to use P220...." Read more

    9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the value of the microphone. They say it's a great, versatile option that provides high-end sound quality.

    "...I strongly recommend this mic as a cheap, and versatile condenser option for guitars and vocals. It is very stylish and well constructed as well." Read more

    "...I find that I need to add very little eq. A great mic at a great price." Read more

    "...Nice high end, clear, clean, and I don't have to boost the gain." Read more

    "...And the fact that it's priced under $300 is absolutely bananas. It's a total steal." Read more

    8 customers mention6 positive2 negative

    Customers like the quality of the microphone. They say it's well constructed, sturdy, and has amazing quality. Some customers also mention that the product is not dirt cheap, but there are more expensive options out there.

    "...It's not dirt cheap but there are a lot more expensive options out there and they will honestly give you minimal quality increase over the Aston..." Read more

    "...It is very stylish and well constructed as well." Read more

    "Strident, harsh, raspy, way too much hiss. I hate this mic." Read more

    "...is great and like the headline of the review mentions, the design is extremely sturdy." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the microphone. They mention it has a nice and interesting design. Some say that it's an unusual looking mic, with a warm but crisp sound.

    "...PROS:* This microphone has a sound that is warm but very crisp.* There is very little "noise" in the mic.*..." Read more

    "...It is very stylish and well constructed as well." Read more

    "Very good mic, nice and interesting design, and it's from U.K. However, when I received and heard the sound from an AKG P220 I decided to use P220...." Read more

    "...I also personally love the way it looks, but in my opinion a microphone is in the business of sounding good, not looking good so that's just a bonus..." Read more

    6 customers mention6 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the clarity of the microphone. They say it doesn't sacrifice the wholeness needed to pick up the more emotional nuances of a song. They also say it has a warm sound, and a detailed sound. Customers say they need to add very little EQ to the mic.

    "...Its clarity doesn't sacrifice the wholeness needed to pick up the more emotional nuances of a deeper vocal movement...." Read more

    "...The acuity is great and like the headline of the review mentions, the design is extremely sturdy." Read more

    "...This mic sounds amzing!! I find that I need to add very little eq. A great mic at a great price." Read more

    "...Nice high end, clear, clean, and I don't have to boost the gain." Read more

    5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the microphone. They mention that it works great, is of good quality, and works well with pro tools. Some say that the low cut switch works perfectly to suppress street noises.

    "...The low cut switch worked perfectly to suppress street noises such as the low humming of buses nearby...." Read more

    "it is a very good quality product and works 100% with pro tools" Read more

    "...Nothing improved, so they sent me a new mic. So far, it's working great...." Read more

    "I liked it a lot works well with the SSL 2 plus And a pop filter ,and logic or protools however make sure you have the right engineers to bring out..." Read more

    Sensational Sound - Amazing Price
    5 Stars
    Sensational Sound - Amazing Price
    I've owned it for 8 months now so I think I can give a fair and true review. Too many amazon reviews are given within an hour of opening a box. For anyone condsidering this microphone, they need to know how it holds up under scrutiny and time in a professional use scenario. OK Background: I do professional Voice Over work among other things as an actor. I've recorded in really high end state of the art studios with mics that cost thousands of dollars over the years.I've also had my own home studio for about 8 years and used CAD, GXL, Blue, and other mid - grade mics quite a bit with varying results. All microphones have their pros and cons. As you probably know, you keep the mics that likes your voice, and you use the ones that have the "sound" your looking for in the situation. Every mic has pros, and cons so here's my list for the Aston Origin.PROS:* This microphone has a sound that is warm but very crisp.* There is very little "noise" in the mic.* The proximity effect is good but you don't have to be 2 inches away to get it.* The design is elegant and modern looking so it "feels" very professional and it's full metal construction is rugged* Mounts easily on a standard mic stand due to the mount hole location... so you don't need an extra suspension bracket like other mics. This makes it very efficient and easy to set up in a small space or large and eliminates some hassle.* That makes it easy to mount a pop filter on the mic stand due to the narrow vertical profile created when mounted on top of a mic stand. (see picture above)* The cardioid pattern is very effective at cancelling out background noise, as in better than any I have used that were below $250... but you don't have to stress about being perfectly on axis when speaking to get the full recording spectrum from the diaphragm (Recording element)* Price: This mic has such clarity and detail, I don't think you could find anything better for the price. If you are ready for a true professional mic but don't want to spend more than $300 then this your best option that I know of after all my research.* Handles gain very well (which also has to do with your Preamps), but doing Voice overs I never have to push my vocals and so subtle sounds are clear and present in the recording.CONS:* No USB mount so you gotta have the right XLR / pro sound setup to use it* Single Pattern* A bit heavy which could be a pro depending on how you look at it.* I can't speak to it's ability to handle singing vocals. Sorry I have not sung into it and recorded the results, other than just playing around. But it's very present so you will need to manage the mixer and input levels to keep it from peaking.Overall this is a fantastic microphone that packs a lot more sound quality than anything I know of in this price range. It's not dirt cheap but there are a lot more expensive options out there and they will honestly give you minimal quality increase over the Aston Origin.I even heard a rumor that the Origin is loved by the great Stevie Wonder. Which may prove that the Aston Origin is holding it's own in home studio and professional studio environments. I'd bet on it against any microphone that is under $1,000 out there. If you aren't looking for one with a "signature" sound which this does but it's not overbearing, then this is a great option for you. Its clarity doesn't sacrifice the wholeness needed to pick up the more emotional nuances of a deeper vocal movement. There could be a bit more "bass" response but it's adequate and you can sweeten it in post and you'll get stellar results.Happy recording.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Sensational Sound - Amazing Price
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
    I've owned it for 8 months now so I think I can give a fair and true review. Too many amazon reviews are given within an hour of opening a box. For anyone condsidering this microphone, they need to know how it holds up under scrutiny and time in a professional use scenario. OK Background: I do professional Voice Over work among other things as an actor. I've recorded in really high end state of the art studios with mics that cost thousands of dollars over the years.

    I've also had my own home studio for about 8 years and used CAD, GXL, Blue, and other mid - grade mics quite a bit with varying results. All microphones have their pros and cons. As you probably know, you keep the mics that likes your voice, and you use the ones that have the "sound" your looking for in the situation. Every mic has pros, and cons so here's my list for the Aston Origin.

    PROS:
    * This microphone has a sound that is warm but very crisp.
    * There is very little "noise" in the mic.
    * The proximity effect is good but you don't have to be 2 inches away to get it.
    * The design is elegant and modern looking so it "feels" very professional and it's full metal construction is rugged
    * Mounts easily on a standard mic stand due to the mount hole location... so you don't need an extra suspension bracket like other mics. This makes it very efficient and easy to set up in a small space or large and eliminates some hassle.
    * That makes it easy to mount a pop filter on the mic stand due to the narrow vertical profile created when mounted on top of a mic stand. (see picture above)
    * The cardioid pattern is very effective at cancelling out background noise, as in better than any I have used that were below $250... but you don't have to stress about being perfectly on axis when speaking to get the full recording spectrum from the diaphragm (Recording element)
    * Price: This mic has such clarity and detail, I don't think you could find anything better for the price. If you are ready for a true professional mic but don't want to spend more than $300 then this your best option that I know of after all my research.
    * Handles gain very well (which also has to do with your Preamps), but doing Voice overs I never have to push my vocals and so subtle sounds are clear and present in the recording.

    CONS:
    * No USB mount so you gotta have the right XLR / pro sound setup to use it
    * Single Pattern
    * A bit heavy which could be a pro depending on how you look at it.
    * I can't speak to it's ability to handle singing vocals. Sorry I have not sung into it and recorded the results, other than just playing around. But it's very present so you will need to manage the mixer and input levels to keep it from peaking.

    Overall this is a fantastic microphone that packs a lot more sound quality than anything I know of in this price range. It's not dirt cheap but there are a lot more expensive options out there and they will honestly give you minimal quality increase over the Aston Origin.

    I even heard a rumor that the Origin is loved by the great Stevie Wonder. Which may prove that the Aston Origin is holding it's own in home studio and professional studio environments. I'd bet on it against any microphone that is under $1,000 out there. If you aren't looking for one with a "signature" sound which this does but it's not overbearing, then this is a great option for you. Its clarity doesn't sacrifice the wholeness needed to pick up the more emotional nuances of a deeper vocal movement. There could be a bit more "bass" response but it's adequate and you can sweeten it in post and you'll get stellar results.
    Happy recording.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing value for money
    Reviewed in the United States on September 16, 2019
    I owned a professional studio for more than 10 years, and got to know the best mics in the business, in all price ranges. When I was hired to produce an independent album for an artist in Portugal as a freelancer, I needed an all purpose mic that I could travel with and carry around, and record the acoustic guitars that would be the foundation of the songs in different environments, as well as vocals for vocal arrangements that would be created on the fly, before we headed to the studio for the lead vocals (that would be recorded in a much more expensive Soyuz O17). Guess what? All the vocals and guitars recorded with the Origin ended up in the final mixes, with amazing results. I would dare to say that, comparing to the Soyuz, and strictly from an artistic point of view, it wasn't far behind in delivering the right vibe in every way. The low cut switch worked perfectly to suppress street noises such as the low humming of buses nearby. I strongly recommend this mic as a cheap, and versatile condenser option for guitars and vocals. It is very stylish and well constructed as well.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Buen precio
    Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2023
    Me encanto todo lo recomiendo para voces con brillo y boces presentes pero es muy buen micro
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