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Aston Microphones Origin Large-diaphragm Condenser Microphone

The Aston Origin is a high-performance cardioid condenser microphone utilising a one inch 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.

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