A trio of cost-effective condensers designed to capture smooth, natural sounds. Aston is a UK-based company that manufactures high-quality yet competitively priced condenser mics suitable for a wide range of applications, including on drums. At the moment, Aston’s catalog comprises just four models: the broadcast-style, black-cased Stealth condenser ($399.99), the Origin cardioid large condenser ($299.99), the multi-pattern Spirit large condenser ($449), and the laser-targeting Starlight pencil condenser ($999.99 for a matched pair with a stereo bar mount). The latter three come in tumbled stainless-steel bodies, and those are the ones we received for review. Company Philosophy Aston is careful to test each mic at various stages of the manufacturing process to ensure consistency in build and sound. The tumbled stainless-steel cases found on the Origin, Spirit, and Starlight are used to not only give these mics a cool vintage look, but to be resistant to chips and scratches. The model […]

June 2019 Issue