Aston Starlight Stereo Pair Small-diaphragm Condenser Mics

Aston  Starlight Stereo Pair - Small-diaphragm Condenser Microphone with Onboard Laser Targeting and Proprietary Variable-voice Switching

Laser-targeting Pencil Mic!

Aston Microphones' Starlight is groundbreaking. The first laser-targeting pencil mic we've seen, the Starlight lets you recall mic positioning with, well, laser accuracy. It's quick and easy to use too, with onboard optimization settings like Aston's proprietary sound-contouring variable-voice switching — making setup a breeze. The Starlight's build quality is outstanding, with discrete high-spec circuitry nested inside a rugged 100% stainless steel chassis and Aston's signature sintered head.

Voice Switching tailors tonal response to your application

The Aston Microphones Starlight offers three modes of operation. Vintage, Modern, and Hybrid settings on the mic barrel let you tailor the mic's tonal response to the application, be it drums, acoustic guitar, guitar cabs, strings, vocals — you name it. Small-diaphragm condenser mics are incredibly useful both in the studio and onstage — and doubly so if you own a pair of them, in which case a whole world of stereo miking techniques opens up to you. However you use it, Aston Microphones' Starlight will serve you well.

Aston Microphones

This English company is making waves with their UK-made mics that feature innovative designs, distinctive visuals, and very impressive sonics — particularly considering their modest price points. Aston products (which include condenser mics, shockmounts, and a unique reflection filter) are developed by preeminent technical engineers and are vetted by top producers, engineers, and artists.

Aston Microphones Starlight Features:

• Groundbreaking laser-targeting pencil mic
• Class 2 laser with on/off switch, for precise mic-positioning recall
• Discrete amp circuit with high-spec componentry
• 20mm capsule, cardioid polar pattern
• Sound-contouring variable-voice switching that makes setup a breeze
• Outstanding build quality
• 100% stainless tumbled-steel chassis
• Aston's signature sintered head

Aston Microphones Starlight ships with:

• Matched pair of Starlights with laser-targeting pencil mic
• Mic Clips
• Pair of Rycote shockmounts
• Stereo bar with variable positiosn for X-Y, Spaced pair or ORTF
• Pair of windsocks

For more details please see the Aston website: http://www.astonmics.com/starlight/

Reviews:

• Ask Audio - “With such pleasing sonic results, I had to remind myself that these mics only sound expensive.”
• Audio Technology - “Starlight pinpoints your sound with laser accuracy and three different voicings.”
• Bonedo – “Sonically, the (Starlights) convince with balanced and vibrant results…”
• Estrada - “When it comes to sound, Starlight plays at the highest level in the league.”
• Gearslutz.com - “If someone doesn’t make a hit record with the Starlight I will eat my hat.”
• Music Off - “The three different sonic types are effective and represent a triple purchase ... for the price of one!”
• Music Tech Magazine – Gear of the Year 2017 award“…definitely preferable even to the KM 184”
• Performance Audio – “They come loaded with options to give you the necessary tools for success in nearly any situation, almost like having 3 microphones in one.”
• Pixel Pro Audio – “The Aston Starlights are extremely smooth. My favourite overheads I have ever used were Neumann KM86i's... and these get really close.”
• Recording Magazine - “I not only appreciated the aiming ability of the laser, but more so the laser-like focus of the sound.”
• Sound on Sound - “Sounds good on just about anything.”
• Tape Op - “Let me start off by saying that I love this mic!”