Aston Microphones Origin Black Bundle

For $299, it is a good, if not great microphone as a first mic, a backup, or even as an another option in your mic closet. I bought it to see what it was like and it is pretty open sounding and good on acoustic instruments. In a mix it will work, and that is what really matters. However, when I listen to it against something with pristine quality like my Gefell M300 it just sounds kind of cheap, even though I hate to put it like that. There is just a little something missing from this microphone that only a high end microphone will provide, and that is not surprising. If you are a professional and/or can spend the extra money, I recommend going with something like a Gefell or Neumann because it will be a better investment in the long run. But if you only have $299, ... MoreFor $299, it is a good, if not great microphone as a first mic, a backup, or even as an another option in your mic closet. I bought it to see what it was like and it is pretty open sounding and good on acoustic instruments. In a mix it will work, and that is what really matters. However, when I listen to it against something with pristine quality like my Gefell M300 it just sounds kind of cheap, even though I hate to put it like that. There is just a little something missing from this microphone that only a high end microphone will provide, and that is not surprising. If you are a professional and/or can spend the extra money, I recommend going with something like a Gefell or Neumann because it will be a better investment in the long run. But if you only have $299, then stop reading reviews. Just get yourself an Aston and start recording! :)

This mic sounds amazing! It has a clear, natural sound. It has fairly heavy focus on the treble, but it doesn't overtake the other frequencies. This mic is also built incredibly well. It really feels like it's going to last a long time. As far as its features go, I think its highpass filter might be a little bit harsh for some applications, but I think you could use it for vocals and acoustic guitar and get pretty good results. Also, it does have a built-in popfilter, but I don't think it does a good enough job on its own. I would advise using another one as well. Doesn't have to be expensive.Overall, this mic is amazing. Especially for the price. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good mic for music, voiceover, and other tasks of similar nature. ... MoreThis mic sounds amazing! It has a clear, natural sound. It has fairly heavy focus on the treble, but it doesn't overtake the other frequencies. This mic is also built incredibly well. It really feels like it's going to last a long time. As far as its features go, I think its highpass filter might be a little bit harsh for some applications, but I think you could use it for vocals and acoustic guitar and get pretty good results. Also, it does have a built-in popfilter, but I don't think it does a good enough job on its own. I would advise using another one as well. Doesn't have to be expensive.Overall, this mic is amazing. Especially for the price. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a good mic for music, voiceover, and other tasks of similar nature. Great mic!

I bought a pair of these as drum overheads after listening to a review on youtube. I've been using them as drum overheads for about a year now. I still think they do an excellent job. Although I usually close mic the whole drum kit, I've been experimenting with a 4 mic drum technique with just the kik and snare close mic'ed. After a little experimenting, I have found the Origins to work really well in this application.I've also tried using them on acoustic guitar and vocals. Results have been good, but they seem slightly harsh sounding on the top end; very usable but not my new favorite.You kind of get what you pay for when it comes to microphones but these mics really are an excellent value.