Product Overview

The Definitive Vocal Masterpiece

The Sontronics ARIA is a masterclass in modern valve microphone engineering, designed to deliver stunningly beautiful, broadcast-ready vocal tracks. Hand-assembled and meticulously tested in the United Kingdom, this precision studio tool resolves the common issue of modern digital recordings sounding cold or sterile. By running a low-noise capsule through a classic tube preamplification circuit, it injects a natural analog saturation and three-dimensional depth directly into your vocal chain.

Product Description

Hand-Selected Valve Electronics and Cardioid Focus:

At the absolute heart of the ARIA sits a premium 12AX7/ECC83 vacuum tube, carefully selected and tested for hyper-low noise floor performance. This tube circuit naturally rounds off harsh acoustic transients and introduces a subtle, musical harmonic distortion that flatters both male and female vocal ranges. The tight, fixed cardioid polar pattern provides exceptional rear rejection of ambient room reflections, ensuring that your lead vocals, acoustic guitars, or spoken-word podcasts remain cleanly isolated and front-centered in the mix.

Dedicated External PSU and Silk-Smooth Filtering:

The microphone is powered exclusively by its included SPS-2 external power supply unit, which features an integrated medical-grade electricity filter. This ensures that the tube receives absolute voltage stability, completely free from ground loops or mains hum interference. The SPS-2 housing also features a switchable pad (0dB/-10dB) for high-SPL sound sources and a gentle linear high-pass filter (linear/75Hz) to instantly roll off muddy low-end frequencies and unwanted floor rumble before the signal reaches your audio interface.

Bespoke British Craftsmanship and Complete Studio Package:

The structural build features a heavy, road-ready metal chassis finished in a sleek matte-black coat. Internal component layout includes a custom-designed 1.07-inch capsule and premium audio transformers optimized for absolute signal purity. To guarantee elite-tier tracking results straight out of the box, the ARIA arrives as a comprehensive premium system. It comes nested inside a beautiful wooden presentation case, accompanied by a heavy-duty ringmount shockmount and a custom ring-clip pop shield.

Key Features

• Premium 12AX7 Vacuum Tube: Hand-selected valve amplification architecture that provides authentic vintage warmth and rich harmonic depth.

• Fixed Cardioid Polar Pattern: Optimized directional pickup that rejects ambient background noise for studio-isolated vocal recordings.

• SPS-2 External Power Supply: Dedicated power unit featuring an integrated medical-grade filter to eliminate electrical line hum and noise.

• Built-In Pad & High-Pass Filter: Features a switchable -10dB attenuation pad and a 75Hz low-cut control directly on the power supply chassis.

• Silk-Smooth High-End Air: Custom-tuned capsule frequency curve that handles sibilance naturally without becoming harsh or thin.

• Vocal & Acoustic Optimization: Engineered from the ground up to excel at lead vocals, voiceover production, cellos, and acoustic guitars.

• Handmade in the United Kingdom: Meticulously hand-assembled and quality-checked in England, backed by Sontronics’ signature lifetime warranty.

Technical Specifications

What’s Included in the Box

• 1 x Sontronics ARIA Valve Condenser Microphone

• 1 x Sontronics SPS-2 External Power Supply Unit

• 1 x Proprietary 8-pin Microphone Interconnect Cable

• 1 x Premium Wooden Microphone Presentation Box

• 1 x Heavy-Duty Spider Shockmount

• 1 x Custom Clip-On Mesh Pop Shield

• 1 x Heavy-Duty Aluminum Flight Travel Case