Aston Origin
Overview
The Aston Origin is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone developed in collaboration with over fifty professional engineers and producers, resulting in a microphone that was voice-tuned by the recording community itself. It features a one-inch gold-evaporated capsule that delivers a warm, detailed sound with a smooth, musical presence lift that enhances vocal recordings without introducing harshness or sibilance. The frequency response is flattering yet honest, making it effective on a wide range of vocalists and acoustic instruments without requiring extensive EQ correction. A built-in 10 dB pad and an 80 Hz high-pass filter provide practical flexibility for handling louder sources and reducing low-frequency environmental noise. The distinctive wave-form mesh head serves as both an aesthetic signature and a functional pop filter, reducing plosives at the capsule level and eliminating the need for an external pop screen in many situations. The stainless steel chassis is tumble-finished for a unique, rugged aesthetic that stands apart from conventional microphone designs, and the spring-loaded capsule mounting system provides effective internal shock isolation. Build quality is robust, with the microphone designed and assembled in the UK. The Aston Origin is ideal for home studio vocalists, singer-songwriters, and podcast creators who want a characterful, professional-sounding microphone at an approachable price. The fixed cardioid pattern means it cannot be switched to other polar patterns for specialized stereo or ambient recording techniques.
Microphones
The Aston Origin is a UK-made large-diaphragm condenser developed with over fifty professional engineers, featuring a distinctive wave-form mesh head that doubles as a pop filter and delivering a warm, musical vocal sound at an approachable price.
Instrument Details
$299
Beginner
Brand
Aston
Type
Large-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone
Made In
United Kingdom
Year
2016
