Sontronics ARIA Cardioid Valve Condenser Vocal Mic from Sontronics New

Merchant: Gear 4 Music
Brand: Sontronics
Product code: ST-ARIA
Merchant's Category: Musical Instruments

The Sontronics ARIA Cardioid Valve Condenser Vocal Mic is a multi-award winning studio microphone featuring high-end components that have been hand-selected to deliver sound quality like no other. Utilising a premium-quality 12AX7/ECC83 vaccum tube the ARIA delivers a rich and natural sound providing superior sound reproduction that cant be replicated. Perfect for vocal recordings the ARIA will also shine when it comes to recording instruments such as cellos violins pianos acoustic guitars and percussion. The cardioid polar pattern provides exceptional off-axis rejection providing a focused sound that will capture every nuance of your sound source. The ARIA comes complete with an external power supply that also features a built-in pad and filter controls for attenuating your microphone to different recording applications. Its easy to see why the ARIA is the choice of grammy-winning producers and Abbey Road engineers such as Paul Epworth (Adele Coldplay) and Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera Lady Gaga Black-Eyed Peas). Complete with the ARIA is a custom shock mount that eliminates structure-borne noise to ensure the best possible take every time.
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Promotion: Classic design put through its paces at Abbey Road Utilising years of expertise in the microphone manufacturing business Sontronics set out to create one of the best microphones they have ever created and the result the ARIA. Developed and conceived by Sontronics’ founder and designer – Trevor Coley; the ARIA was rigorously tested by award-winning engineers at the iconic Abbey Road Studios. Utilising only the finest components and circuitry design the ARIA is a culmination of classic British design and modern innovation. Delivering a rich and silky sound the ARIA provides exceptional sound reproduction like no other microphone out there. It features a hand-selected 12AX7/ECC83 tube which provides the silky smooth character normally associated with classic vintage microphones. No matter the sound source the ARIA will capture every nuance including vocals pianos acoustic guitars percussion and even overhead micing of drum kits. The wide frequency response and cardioid polar pattern ensure a clean and focused sound every single time. External power supply with built-in pad and filter Complete with the ARIA is an external power supply that optimises the performance of the vacuum tube to deliver exceptional audio fidelity. The power supply features a built-in LED light that indicates when the mic is warmed up and ready to go. It also features an integrated pad and filter controls so you can attenuate your sound for different recording spaces and sound sources. On here you’ll find a two-stage pad switch (0 -10dB) and high-pass filter (linear 75Hz) which add that extra bit of flexibility to your recording process. Complete with premium-grade accessory pack Keep your microphone protected on the go with the included aluminium flight case that provides a snug fit for your microphone shock mount power supply and cables. The microphone also comes complete with a metal shock mount a wooden box and all the necessary cables you will need. Inside of the microphone is an medical-grade filter that ensures the power source is clean and interference-free. Beta-tested by critically-acclaimed and award-winning engineers Paul Epworth and PJ Harvey; its easy to see why the ARIA has been used on countless hit recordings. Reviews "ARIA is incredibly smooth with bags of character and it easily competes with any vintage valve microphone!" - Paul Epworth Producer/Writer (Adele Plan B Florence + The Machine U2) "ARIA is silky smooth with all the classic characteristics that Id expect from a vintage valve mic. Yet another well designed and beautiful sounding mic from Sontronics!" - Andrew Dudman Recording Engineer Abbey Road Studios (Lord of the Rings The Golden Compass Robbie Williams Elbow) Whats Included ARIA microphone Wooden box

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