Sontronics ARIA Overview
Get a smooth and balanced vocal sound powered by analog tube technology and British design expertise with the Aria Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone from Sontronics. Beta tested at acclaimed Abbey Road studios in London and used by a wide variety of musicians and engineers including Ed Sheeran, Paul Epworth, Flood, PJ Harvey, and many more, the Aria employs a 12AX7/ECC83 vacuum tube to provide a warm yet silky smooth sound to vocals and instruments.
An external power supply is provided, which includes a -10 dB pad that can be engaged when you're recording louder sources, allowing the mic to handle SPLs up to 125 dB. A second switch engages the 75 Hz high-pass filter, allowing you to reduce unwanted handling noise and low-end rumbles from HVAC systems for cleaner recordings. An LED lights up to let you know the tube has warmed up sufficiently for recording.
- Large-diaphragm studio condenser mic for vocals and instruments
- British design and analog tube provide smooth and warm vocal sound
- Well suited for recording acoustic guitar, strings, overheads, and percussion
- Cardioid polar pattern
- 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response
- Light high-end presence boost with high-frequency roll-off above 15 kHz
- Includes SPS-2 power supply with medical-grade filter and cable
- Switches for -10 dB pad and 75 Hz high-pass filter
- Shockmount, wooden case, and aluminum flight case included
In the Box
- Sontronics Aria Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
- Shockmount
- SPS-2 Power Supply
- 8-Pin Cable for Power Supply
- AC Cable for Power Supply
- Wooden Box
- Aluminum Flight Case
Sontronics ARIA Specs
Microphone
| Primary Applications |
Studio Recording |
| Form Factor |
Stand/Boom Mount |
| Intended Sound Sources |
Vocals, Speech/Voice Over, Acoustic Guitar, Percussion, Overhead, Instrument, Strings |
| Sound Field |
Mono |
| Capsule |
1 x Condenser |
| Polar Pattern |
Cardioid |
| Orientation |
Side Address |
| Circuitry |
Tube (12AX7/ECC83) |
| Pad |
-10 dB |
| High-Pass Filter |
75 Hz |
| Gain Adjustment |
None |
| Indicators |
1 x Single LED (Status) |
| On-Board Controls |
High-Pass Filter, Pad |
| Windscreen |
None |
Performance
| Frequency Range |
20 Hz to 20 kHz |
| Maximum SPL |
125 dB SPL |
| Impedance |
200 Ohms |
| Sensitivity |
-33 dB |
| THD |
0.5% |
Connectivity
| Output Connectors (Analog) |
1 x XLR 3-Pin Male (on Power Supply) |
| Headphone Connector |
None |
Power
| Operating Voltage |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Physical
| Mounting |
Shockmount (Included) |
| Mounting Thread Size |
Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Included Case |
Hard Case |
| Included Filters |
None |
| Dimensions |
H: 9.1 x W: 2.2 x L: 2.2" / H: 230 x W: 55 x L: 55 mm |
| Weight |
2.6 lb / 1.18 kg (Microphone, with Mount) |
Sontronics ARIA Reviews
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