Winning multiple awards for its sound and special physical design, the Aston Origin, presented here in a stereo pair, is a large-diaphragm cardioid condenser microphone that boasts a sonic signature developed in cooperation with a panel of industry professionals and built-in elements that obviate the need for bulky accessories such as mounts and pop filters. Not only is it tonally versatile enough to use with most instruments and vocals, but it's also tough enough to take abuse and spring back to life. Plus, it has pad and high-pass filter switches to increase its flexibility even more. Inside, the mic features a 1" gold-evaporated capsule with an ambience-reducing cardioid polar pattern and high-end transformerless circuitry to ensure audio performance far outside its price point. An integral mesh-knit pop filter softens vocal plosives without coloring tone, and the stainless steel wave-form spring head simultaneously protects the capsule from knocks and enhances off-axis sound rejection. The internal shockmount system and integrated stand mount allow direct-to-stand mounting while maintaining isolation from vibration noise. Being an XLR-equipped, solid-state condenser mic, the Origin requires 48V phantom power from an XLR-connected audio interface, mic preamp, or mixer. The Origin stereo pair includes a stereo mounting bar and two SwiftShield pop filter/shockmounts.


What's in the box

Aston Microphones Origin Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair)

• 2x ASTORIGINST2 Condenser Microphone
• 1x Stereo Mounting Bar
• 2x SwiftShield Pop Filter and Shockmount

What's in the box

Aston Microphones Origin Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone (Stereo Pair)

• 2x ASTORIGINST2 Condenser Microphone
• 1x Stereo Mounting Bar
• 2x SwiftShield Pop Filter and Shockmount

Brand	Aston
Form Factor	Handheld/Stand-Held
Model	Aston AST-ORIGIN STEREO PR
MPN	ASTORIGINST2
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Brand	Aston
Microphone Type	Large Diaphragm
Polar Pattern	Cardioid
Element Type	Condenser
Sound Field	Mono
Diaphragm	1 / 25.4 mm
Orientation	Side Address
Controls	Pad, Low Cut/HPF
Pad	-10 dB
Filter & EQ	Low-Cut Filter: 80 Hz
Circuitry	Solid-State
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB
Maximum SPL	127 dB (.5% THD)
Sensitivity	23.7 mV/Pa (at 1 kHz into 1 Kilohms)
Equivalent Noise Level	18 dB (A-Weighted)
Analog Output	1x XLR 3-Pin Male
Power Sources	Phantom Power
Operating Voltage	48 V (Phantom Power)
Color	Stainless Steel
Mounting Thread Size	5/8-27 Female