The beautiful Sontronics Aria valve/tube condenser microphone really does sound as stunning as it looks, and since its launch in 2014, it has established itself as a modern classic thanks to its silky smooth and balanced tone. Developed specifically for vocals and beta-tested by top producers and the engineers at Abbey Road, Aria guarantees gorgeous results not only on voices and spoken word, but also on string and wind instruments, percussion and for overhead recording. The Aria is hand-built in the UK using the highest-quality components, resulting in a superbly precise signal, astonishing clarity and extremely low self-noise. ARIA HIGHLIGHTS SILKY SMOOTH Precise results that sit comfortably in the mix FAMOUS USERS Developed alongside Paul Epworth and Abbey Road Studios BRITISH PRECISION Premium-grade electronics and discrete circuitry GO-TO FOR VOCALS Engineered to give stunning results on any voice AWARDS Immediately upon its release, ARIA was being held in the highest esteem by users and reviewers alike and it has picked up a huge collection of awards in its lifetime so far! ARIA IN-DEPTH Sontronics Aria has won multiple awards and accolades for a very simple reason: it has been sympathetically designed to give the most beautiful results and employs the highest quality components, including a hand-selected 12AX7/ECC83 vacuum tube. The external power supply offers pad and filter controls as well as a tube-ready LED, letting you know when the mic is warmed up and at its best. The internal circuitry includes a medical-grade filter to ensure the power source is pure, clean and interference-free. It’s no wonder that Aria has become a go-to microphone for anyone serious about getting the best results, and you’ll hear it in action on tracks by everyone from Ed Sheeran to Grammy-winning producers Flood (U2, PJ Harvey, Foals), Paul Epworth (Adele, Coldplay) and Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera, Lady Gaga, Black-Eyed Peas). IDEAL APPLICATIONS Aria is a must-have if you’re serious about achieving the best possible vocal and voiceover recordings, but it will also capture stunning results from cello, violin, piano, acoustic guitar, percussion and in pairs for overhead miking. TECHNICAL SPECS MIC TYPE: Valve condenser POLAR PATTERN: Cardioid FREQ. RESPONSE: 20Hz to 20kHz PAD: 0dB, -10dB FILTER: Linear, 75Hz SENSITIVITY: -33dB ±1.5dB CONNECTOR: 8-pin mic to PSU (cable supplied), 3-pin XLR out POWER:Phantom power. NOT required WEIGHT:749g (1.175kg with shockmount) DIMENSIONS: 230 x 55 x 55mm
