The Aston Origin is a high-performance cardioid condenser microphone utilising a one inch (1″) gold evaporated capsule. It's versatile enough to use with any instrument and, for singer-songwriters, excels on acoustic guitar and vocals. Its hand-selected capsule is paired with high-end transformerless circuitry using only the finest components.
The Origin is designed to deliver direct, smooth and intimate sound for a supremely natural and transparent recording.
| Transducer Type | Condenser |
| Acoustic Operating Principle | Pressure Gradient |
| Directional Polar Pattern | Cardioid |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz (+/-3dB) |
| Equivalent Noise Level | 18dB A-Weighted |
| Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1kohm | 23.7mV/Pa |
| Maximum SPL for THD 0.5% | 127dB |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio (rel. 94dB SPL) | 76dB A-Weighted |
| Pad Switch | -10dB |
| Low-Cut Filter | 80Hz |
| Power | 48 Volt Phantom power (+/- 4 Volts) required for operation |
