ARIA valve/tube condenser microphone
The beautiful Sontronics Aria 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.
• Superb silky smooth results
• Designed specifically for vocals
• Gorgeous on solo strings too
• As used by Ed Sheeran, Adele, Katie Melua and more
• Designed, developed and hand-built in the UK
DESCRIPTION
The beautiful Sontronics Aria valve/tube condenser microphone really does sound as stunning as it looks, and since its launch in 2014, it has become 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.
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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 - Premium-grade electronics and discete circultry
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!
- FutureMusic Platinum Award
- SOS Award Nominee
- MusicTech Choice
- Pro Tools Editors Choice Award
- Music Tech Gold Award
- Best in 2017 Tech FutureMusic Award
- Resolution Award 2015 Nominated - Rewarding quality and Innovation
Aria For Life
We are the only brand in the world to offer a Lifetime Warranty on all our microphones, including the Aria. Click below for more details or to register your own Sontronics mic today.
IDEAL FOR
- orchestra
- choir
- opera
- piano
- drum overhead
- any stereo application
TECH SPECS
Microphone type: Stereo ribbon (phantom-powered)
Polar pattern: Figure of eight x2
Frequency response: 15Hz to 15kHz
Pad: 0dB, -10dB
Filter: Linear, 75Hz
Valve/tube: European-made 12AX7/ECC83
Sensitivity (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz): 18mV/Pa -33dB ±1.5dB
Impedance: ≤200 Ohms
Max. SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz): 125dB
Equivalent noise level: 18dB (A-weighted)
Connector: 8-pin to 8-pin microphone to power supply (cable supplied), 3-pin XLR-M (power supply to external audio device, cable not supplied)
Power: 115/230V SPS-2 power supply included (phantom power not required)
What's included: Aria microphone, simple ring mount, wooden box, shockmount, SPS-2 power supply, 8-pin to 8-pin cable, mains power lead, aluminium flightcase
Product weight: 744g (mic only), 1,175g (mic + shockmount), 1,921g (power supply unit)
Packaged weight: 7.55kg
Product dimensions: 230 x 55 x 55mm (microphone)
Packaged dimensions: 530 x 405 x 165mm
REVIEW
"Aria is incredibly smooth with bags of character… it easily competes with any vintage valve mic!" - Paul Epworth, Producer (Coldplay, U2, Adele)
"ARIA is silky smooth with all the classic characteristics I'd expect from a vintage valve mic. Yet another well designed and beautiful-sounding mic from Sontronics!" - Andrew Dudman, Senior Recording Engineer, Abbey Road Studios
Music Tech May 2014 Choice Award