Aston Microphones

Aston Microphones

Spirit £299

Aston Mics’ Spirit is big sister to the Origin,

but is the acclaimed smooth sound

genetic? Robbie Stamp checks the DNA

CONTACT WHO: Sonic Distribution TEL: +44 (0)845 500 2 500 WEB: www.astonmics.com

KEY FEATURES TRANSDUCER: Condenser, POLAR PATTERNS: omni, cardioid and ﬁ gure-8,

SENSITIVITY (1kHz into 1k): 23.7mV/Pa, MAX SPL (for THD 0.5%): 138dB, PAD: -20dB/-10dB,

LOW-CUT FILTER: 80Hz, Weight: 547g

Reviews | Aston Microphones Spirit

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Reviews | Aston Microphones Spirit Aston Microphones Spirit £299 Aston Mics’ Spirit is big sister to the Origin, but is the acclaimed smooth sound genetic? Robbie Stamp checks the DNA CONTACT WHO: Sonic Distribution TEL: +44 (0)845 500 2 500 WEB: www.astonmics.com KEY FEATURES TRANSDUCER: Condenser, POLAR PATTERNS: omni, cardioid and figure-8, SENSITIVITY (1kHz into 1k ): 23.7mV/Pa, MAX SPL (for THD 0.5%): 138dB, PAD: -20dB/-10dB, LOW-CUT FILTER: 80Hz, Weight: 547g 88 FMU306.rev_aston.
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Aston Microphones Spirit | Reviews THE PROS & CONS + A smooth frequency response with a nice touch of peak-free brightness The three polar patterns (cardioid, figure-8 and omni) add flexibility for an array of recording situations (close and distant/room micing, multi-voice figure-8, etc) and set-ups (eg m/s pairs) A ston Microphones may only have two mics, but their wave-shaped spring mesh and stainless steel casing mark them out.