Name: Sontronics ARIA Cardioid Valve Microphone
Brand: Sontronics
SKU: STARIA
Availability: InStock

Description

The Sontronics ARIA Cardioid Valve Microphone is New Delivered to all areas of the UK using our roadie delivery service.

The Aria has been designed as the ultimate vocal microphone. Featuring an accurate frequency response and a smooth tone, the Aria will make the most out of a wide variety of vocal and spoken tones. If you're looking for that smooth rich and complex tone that will bring your vocals to life, the Aria is your deal.

The Professionals' Favourite Vocal Mic

To create this outstanding microphone, the Aria was beta-tested by top artists and musicians during it's development to help make sure it was just the tool that engineers need. Paul Epworth, the producer responsible for some of the most iconic vocal artists in the last few years like Adele and Florence & the Machine, tested the Aria and was so pleased with it that he made sure that he kept one in his mic collection.

Paul Epworth, singer songwriter PJ Harvey and several Engineers at Abbey Road Studios admit they now cant live without their Aria Mics and it's often been said that the Aria Sound and quality can easily compete with the classic favourites and modern design mics that cost ten times more!

Not Just for Vocals

Despite being designed specifically for Vocals, many musicians and engineers have found that the aria sounds gorgeous on other acoustic instruments like the piano and acoustic guitar. Having heard the sound quality when put on the cello in an orchestral session, many professional London cellists have wanted an Aria for all their recordings!

Professional Presentation and Protection

The ARIA microphone is supplied in its own velvet-lined wooden box, which comes in an aluminium flightcase together with its elastic spider-style shockmount, a ring mount and the SPS-2 power supply, connecting cable and power lead. Like all Sontronics mics, the ARIA is covered by their no-nonsense Lifetime Warranty.

Recommended For…

male & female vocals
voiceover
cello, violin & viola
piano
acoustic guitar
drum overheads

Quotes

“ARIA is incredibly smooth with bags of character and it easily competes with any vintage valve microphone.” – Paul Epworth, Producer/Writer (Adele, Coldplay, Florence & The Machine)

“ARIA is silky smooth with all the classic characteristics I’d expect from a vintage valve mic. Yet another well designed and beautiful sounding mic from Sontronics!” – Andrew Dudman, Recording Engineer, Abbey Road Studios

“ARIA is so inspiring… ARIA brings light into my life and I can’t imagine recording without it ever again.” – PJ Harvey, Singer/Songwriter/Composer

Features

Valve/tube condenser mic with incredibly smooth sound
Designed specifically to give amazing results on male and female vocals
Beta-tested with Paul Epworth, PJ Harvey and the Abbey Road engineers
Supplied in wooden box, and comes with spider suspension mount, power supply and cables in aluminium flightcase
Covered by Sontronics LIFETIME WARRANTY
Ideal for sung vocals and voiceover but also beautiful on piano ,acoustic guitar, cello, violin, drum and piano overhead

Specifications

Frequency response: 20Hz – 20kHz
Sensitivity: 18mV/Pa -33dB ±1.5dB
(0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1,000Hz)
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Pad: -10dB
Filter: 75Hz
Impedance: 200 Ohms
Equivalent noise level: 18dBA (A-weighted)
Max SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1,000Hz): 125dB
Power supply: SPS-2 115/230V
Connector: Mic: eight-pin connector
Power supply: three-pin XLR-M
Supplied with: shockmount, SPS-2 power supply, connector cables, power lead, wooden box (for Aria mic), ring mount within wooden box, aluminium flightcase

Additional information

Weight	8.2 lbs

Information about Sontronics

Sontronics is a British microphone manufacturer known for hand-built microphones designed for studio, broadcast, and live use. The brand focuses on characterful sound, solid build quality, and distinctive design, with many of their microphones made in the UK. Sontronics microphones are used for vocals, instruments, and podcasting, offering a balance of clarity and musical character. MicPro suggests Sontronics for users looking for well-crafted microphones with personality and a strong focus on sound quality.

Information about Dynamic Microphones

Dynamic microphones are known for their durability, high sound pressure handling, and controlled response. They are commonly used for live vocals, guitar amps, drums, and broadcast applications, where reliability and resistance to feedback are important. Dynamic microphones do not require phantom power and perform well in loud environments, making them a dependable choice for both stage and studio use.

Information about Microphones

Microphones are essential tools for capturing sound in recording, broadcast, and live performance. Different microphone types are designed for different sources, environments, and uses, from studio vocals and instruments to live sound and field recording. Choosing the right microphone depends on factors such as sound source, room acoustics, sensitivity, and the character you want to capture.

Information about Cardioid

Cardioid is a directional microphone pickup pattern that captures sound primarily from the front while reducing sound from the sides and rear. It is widely used for vocals, podcasting, and live sound, helping to control background noise and reduce feedback in both studio and performance environments.