Sontronics Aria Valve/Tube Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Experience the unparalleled audio quality of the Aria Valve/Tube Cardioid Condenser Microphone, a high-quality, professional-grade microphone that has been meticulously designed and developed by Sontronics founder, Trevor Coley. This versatile microphone, launched in 2014, has already established itself as a modern classic in the audio industry, thanks to its smooth, balanced tone and precise sound capture.

The Aria Valve/Tube Cardioid Condenser Microphone is renowned for its silky-smooth characteristics, accurate response, and the trademark Sontronics high-frequency roll-off. It's the perfect tool for capturing the best from your vocals, whether sung or spoken, male or female.

The microphone's large, 1.07-inch, edge-terminated capsule is housed inside a chromed grille, designed to capture all the detail and subtleties of any vocal performance. The hand-selected European 12AX7/ECC83 tube adds a character reminiscent of a classic vintage valve mic, enhancing the overall audio quality.

This durable and reliable microphone has been further refined and improved with the development of the new Mercury variable-pattern valve microphone. The use of premium-quality, branded components in the UK-made circuits has led to significant improvements in the microphone's signal-to-noise ratio and a reduction in self-noise to incredibly low levels for a tube microphone.

The Aria Valve/Tube Cardioid Condenser Microphone comes with an accompanying SPS-2 power supply unit, featuring pad (0, -10dB) and filter (linear, 75Hz) switches, along with a tube-ready LED. This LED indicator lets you know when the mic is warmed up and ready to record. The unit also includes a pro-quality, medical-grade electricity filter to ensure a pure, interference-free power supply.

Not only is this microphone ideal for recording vocals, but it also delivers beautiful results when used with piano, acoustic guitar, cello, and other instruments. It's also perfect for voiceover and broadcast applications.

The Aria Valve/Tube Cardioid Condenser Microphone has been beta-tested and approved by top artists and musicians, including producer/writer Paul Epworth (Adele, Florence & The Machine, Paul McCartney), singer/songwriter PJ Harvey, and engineers at Abbey Road Studios. Its sound and quality have been compared to microphones that cost ten times more, making it a must-have for anyone serious about achieving the best results from their audio recordings.