The multi-award-winning Aston Origin is a high-performance cardioid condenser microphone utilizing a one-inch (1″) gold evaporated capsule. It's versatile enough to use with any instrument and, for singer-songwriters, excels on acoustic guitar and vocals. Its hand-selected capsule is paired with high-end transformerless circuitry using only the finest components.
The Origin is designed to deliver direct, smooth, and intimate sound… for a supremely natural and transparent recording.
SwiftShield combines the Aston Swift shock mount and the Aston Shield pop filter into one bundle to give you the perfect setup for your studio vocal mic. The Aston Swift shock mount takes microphone mounting to the next level of ease. With 2 quick release spring clips designed to fit the Origin, and a wide range of other mics, from 40-60mm diameter, mounting your microphone takes seconds.
This limited-edition Origin Black Bundle includes:
- Origin microphone in limited-edition black
- Matching SwiftShield pop filter
- Matching custom shockmount
Wave-form mesh head with built-in pop filter
The Origin features Aston's signature wave-form mesh head. It not only looks cool, but it also provides rugged protection for the mic's internals. If subjected to a forceful ding, the shock-resistant wave-form grille allows its shape to distort and then return to its normal position without damage. It also offers a measure of off-axis rejection, helping to diminish unwanted ambient sound. Built into the wave-form grille is a mesh-knit pop filter that eliminates plosives in vocal performances. This single-piece mesh cage is made of stainless steel, so it's rustproof — you can even remove and wash it!
Unique chassis and end cap design
Did we mention how striking this mic looks? To achieve its hard-wearing, eye-catching finish, your Origin's chassis has been tumbled individually for up to four hours, with the engraving applied afterward. A custom-molded end cap with integrated XLR input and built-in, interchangeable mic stand thread adapter is another unique aspect of the design. In light of the mic's superior onboard shock absorption, you can mount it directly to a mic stand, which also makes it easy to repair and maintain.
Aston Microphones Origin Limited Edition Black Bundle Features:
- Special limited-edition version of the Aston Origin mic with accessory package
- Large-diaphragm pressure-gradient condenser microphone with cardioid polar pattern
- 1-inch gold-evaporated capsule
- 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 input and interchangeable mic-stand thread adapter
- Onboard 10dB pad and 80Hz highpass filter
- Includes matching black SwiftShield pop filter and shockmount set
TECH SPECS
| Transducer Type | Condenser |
| Acoustic Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Directional Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz ( /-3dB) |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 18dB A-Weighted |
| Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1kohm | 23.7mV/Pa |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% | 127dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (rel. 94dB SPL) | 76dB A-Weighted |
| Pad Switch | -10dB |
| Low-Cut Filter | 80Hz |
| Product length | 125 mm / 4.92 in |
| Product width | 54 mm / 2.13 in |
| Product weight | 450 g / 0.99 lb |
