This Quality Pre-Owned Aston Microphones Origin Cardioid Condenser Microphone is the ultimate trick to have up your sleeve, whether in the studio, or on-stage. Consisting of a 1″ gold-evaporated capsule, this condenser microphone is designed to excel on any source. Seriously. From drums to strings, and choirs to cranked cabinets. You’ll be hard pressed to find a source this doesn’t excel on.

Achieving great sounds is as easy as pointing the microphone in-front of the source and pressing record. The Origin’s unique frequency response provides a gradual low-frequency lift for depth and body, whilst the high-end boost adds “sheen” and that elusive “record-ready” sound, without sounding harsh or brittle. The relatively flat nature of the EQ means the condenser will respond well to any equaliser. What’s more, the cardioid polar pattern guarantees an incredibly focussed sound with fantastic off-axis rejection of undesirable noise and ambience. Made from the finest components, enhance the quality of your recordings today!

• Wave-form mesh head provides shock absorption to protect the capsule
• Built-in pop filter utilises the latest stainless steel mesh-knit technology
• Direct microphone stand mounting
• 2mm solid stainless steel, laser-cut and etched chassis
• Capsule – The Aston Sound – developed by professional artists, engineers and producers
• PCB – market-leading electronic design with WIMA capacitors
• Eco-friendly packaging, no unnecessary frills just well designed, re-usable and recyclable packaging
• Superbly balanced mix of discrete an integrated electronic circuitry
• Harmonised circuit stage arrangement for easy integration from phantom power input circuitry to capsule voltage bias
• Specifications
• Transducer Type: Condenser
• Acoustic Operating Principle: Pressure Gradient
• Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (±3 dB)
• Equivalent Noise Level: 18dB A-Weighted
• Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1kOhm: 23mV/Pa
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5 : 127 dB
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 76 dB A-Weighted (rel. 94 dB SPL)
• Pad Switch: -10 dB/0 dB
• Low-Cut Filter: 80Hz
• 48 Volt Phantom Power: ±4 Volts Required for Operation
• Dimensions: 124.5mm x 54mm (Length x Width)
• Weight: 439g
• Product Code: AST-ORIGIN