Aston Stealth Active Dynamic Microphone

The Aston Stealth is a revolutionary dynamic microphone for studio, stage and broadcast. Its four switchable voices allow you to change sounds in situ, without changing mics. And each voice has a discrete signal path, no modelling or EQ trickery, it’s just like having four world-class mics in one.

Stealth works in either passive or active mode, with a built-in Class A pre amp delivering 40dB clean boost – no need for an additional costly gain lifter. The pre amp automatically activates when 48v phantom power is detected (a world-first).The chassis is designed to provide exceptional off-axis rejection, while ingenious internal shock absorption reduces handling and vibration noise. Add Aston’s legendary build-quality and you have a true beast of a microphone.

Stealth was developed in partnership with 92 top engineers, producers and artists (known as the ‘Aston 33’ after the founding members) who participated in a series of blind listening tests to decide the best possible sounds. The resulting four voice settings, Vocal 1, Vocal 2, Guitar and Dark, offer a range of superlative sounds to suit pretty much any application.

Features: 

• The Aston Sound - Aston mics are developed by a panel of top industry professionals, producers, engineers and artists
• Four settings, four different voices - Think of Stealth as four professional microphones in one
• Active & Passive modes with 48V Autodetect function - Stealth works with or without 48V phantom power
• Built-in Class A Mic Preamp - When in active mode Stealth features a high-quality built-in Class A Mic Pre
• Unique Sorbothane internal shock mount - Aston Stealth includes a proprietary internak shock mount design with the capsule suspended in mid-air
• Exceptional side rejection - Stealth's acoustically tuned headstock
• Excellent rejection of electromagnetic hum - Stealth's capsule is completely enclosed
• Custom Stand Mount - Proprietary end cap design and excellent capsule-chassis isolation mean Stealth can be direct mounted with virtually no handling noise
• Eco-Friendly packaging - No unnecessary frills, just well-designed, reusable and recyclable packaging

Specifications:

• Transducer Type: Moving coil
• Directional Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Frequency Response: 20Hz – 20kHz (+/-3dB)
• Equivalent Self Noise Level: 10dB A-weighted
• Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1kohm - passive mode: Average 1 mV/Pa (varies across 4 voices)
• Sensitivity at 1kHz into 1kohm - active mode: Average 150 mV/Pa (varies across 4 voices)
• Maximum SPL for THD 0.5%: 140dB
• Dimensions: 7.72" (L) x 2.28" (W) / 196mm (L) x 58mm (W)
• Weight: 692 g / 1.52 lb