Product Comparison: Aston Origin vs Aston Spirit


General Specifications
Brand
Aston
Aston
Model
Origin
Spirit
Origin
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
About the Product
The Aston Origin is a high-performance cardioid condenser microphone utilising a one inch (1") gold evaporated capsule. It is versatile enough to use with most instruments and excels on acoustic guitar and vocals.
The Aston SPIRIT is a high-performance, switchable pattern, microphone utilising a 1" gold evaporated capsule. A switch on the mic body selects from Omni, Cardioid or Figure-of-Eight polar patterns.
Key Specs
Microphone Type
Condenser
Condenser
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-of-Eight
Minimum Frequency Response
20 Hz
20 Hz
Maximum Frequency Response
20 kHz
20 kHz
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Aston Origin Condenser Microphone
  • This microphone has a sound that is warm but very crisp.
  • The cardioid pattern is very effective at cancelling out background noise.
  • I'm extremely pleased with this mic. It's very versatile.
  • Very detailed, smooth highs, just enough personality, and built like a tank.
  • Very good mic, nice and interesting design.
Aston Spirit Condenser Microphone
  • It's rich, clear, warm, detailed.
  • Three polar patterns, a low-cut filter and a pad for volume adjustment at mic-level.
  • Absolutely brilliant microphone, could not be happier with it. Sounds beautiful.
  • Absolutely amazing and diverse condenser microphone.
  • This microphone is amazing. Straight out of the box it looks beautiful and feels great.
Size & Weight
Height
4.92 in.
6.89 in.
Width
2.13 in.
2.13 in.
Depth
2.13 in.
2.13 in.
Weight
0.99 lbs.
1.38 lbs.
Features
Equivalent Noise Level
18 dBA
14 dBA
Maximum SPL
127 dB SPL
138 dB SPL
Output Impedance
200 Ω
200 Ω
Microphone Sensitivity
-32.5dB
-32.5dB
Interface
XLR
XLR
Power Options
+48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface
+48V Phantom power required from mixer or inteface
Extras
Wave-Form Spring Head, Built In Pop Filter, Hi-Spec PCB and electronic components, Friendly Packaging
Wave-Form Spring Head, Built In Pop Filter, Hi-Spec PCB and electronic components, Friendly Packaging
What customers say about "Features"
Aston Origin Condenser Microphone
  • There is very little "noise" in the mic.
  • Excellent quality, big wide open and warm sound.
  • Great microphone, excellent sound, great value for the quality.
  • This microphone sounds amazing on vocals.
  • No USB mount so you gotta have the right XLR / pro sound setup to use it.
Aston Spirit Condenser Microphone
  • Sounds great on vocals, guitars.
  • This microphone sounds good.
  • This is a fantastic-sounding microphone! It has incredible clarity and sparkle.
  • This mic is really top quality, makes me sound great!
  • It was simple to set up, just plug and use.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
EEC, CE
EEC, CE
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