Aston Microphones Stealth Broadcast Mic (inc. Sidemount)

Aston Stealth Broadcast pairs the Stealth microphone with the purpose-designed Stealth Side Mount. The addition of this articulating mounting system means the TEC Award-winning mic, already a favourite in the studio, is set to be a fixture for all broadcast applications, including podcasting, video production and serious gaming.

Stealth’s 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, think ‘ four world-class mics in one’. And it operates 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 lifting device. The pre amp automatically activates when 48v phantom power is detected.

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.

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

• Four switchable voices for versatile sound options
• Built-in Class A preamp for 40dB clean boost
• Articulating side mount ideal for broadcast use
• Exceptional off-axis rejection reduces noise
• Internal shock absorption minimises vibration
• Developed with input from 92 top professionals