I just bought this mic yesterday to expand my mic collection a bit, I can't wait til it arrives! Thanks for this awesome review. It sounds beautiful on song vocals! I also put Morning Light into my favourite song playlist on Spotify. Fab work!!
Awesome review ! Just picked up this microphone. Haven’t spent much time with it, but so far I have to say it’s pretty amazing ! Awesome song by the way !
Out of the mic test, I prefer the Aston although the other two sound really good, and would love to use them all. But the Aston is what I think I could use in the mix
Agree, most of the examples make it sound very thin, likely because the presenter is too far away, not demonstrating the proximity effect this mic actually has.
A very good video Patrick, thanks for all the relative and extremely helpful info, all done without any silliness. Help me to make my decision to buy one
Awesome review Patrick Just bought the Spirit and Origin and for me Spirit fits more. I think for darker voices could give a benefit because it's really open and brighter focus in frequencies. Origin was little bit to much in the middles so it sounds a little bit metallic, maybe like the old radio microphones. What are you're experience? Maybe the Origin sounds better on brighter voice for females? Sm7b is like the ultimate no brainer I think, only think is it cuts out the highs a little bit too much I think. But maybe it's his advantage over rest of all. In the mix maybe Spirit is just more liveful.
This song is phat! are the walls in you vocal booth moving blankets or something similar? I've been thinking of building non reflective place to record.
Hi Patrick! Would you still consider this mic for a classical soprano? I also play guitar and sing folk/pop music so I’m very interested in this mic, but am worried about it being too bright for opera music. Thanks for such an awesome vid, btw!!!
This mic is super impressive. Sounds beautifully rounded without any processing. I really like the sound of their dynamic mic too. How the hell do they do it for that kind of money? Also, the track bops. Nice work.
Also I would say - I disagree with one thing....the mic to get if you are just recording vocals is the cheaper one. If I am not mistaken, the reason it is cheaper is because it only has one polar pattern - hence if you are only doing vocals and don’t need the extra polar patterns, why not get the cheaper one? Unless I am missing something....
David Carlyon thank you for the kind words my friend. Appreciate that! As for the spirit vs origin discussion - the reviews I’ve seen and the sound tests I’ve listened to demonstrate that the spirit is just a smoother sounding mic. Yes the spirit has more features, which makes it more expensive, but it also has a higher Max Sound Pressure Level, which should explain why the Origin sounds a little bit more rough. I think a lot of people’s preference would be to have a smoother vocal recording. But at the end of the day it’s completely subjective. I may have oversimplified that point in the video. At the end of the day, the cheaper mic is still a crazy good mic. Either would be a very good addition to one’s mic arsenal. Good points though man. Appreciate you bringing that up.
@@CarlyonProduction the spirit is not just an origin with extra polar paterns; it's a completely different mic from the ground up. check Astons website.
I had the Rode NT1A for years. Never like the way that mic sounded. I bought this mic the Aston Spirit black edition. Gorgeous mic can’t believe how it sounds blows the NT1A Away !
Why do people still ask about the Rode NT1 (or even the NT1A) after, what, 25 years now? those are ancient designs that have been far surpassed by mics like this Spirit.
michaeldproject the TLM 102 is $200 more than this Aston Spirit mic. So it’s really hard to compare these two. The TLM sounds better for my ear, it captures more detail and has more body than Aston, but it should for $200 more. I did the shootout in this video to (hopefully) show that the Aston holds its own with other commonly used mics, and (in my opinion) the Aston holds its own with a mic that is more robust and more expensive. Do whatever is best for your budget, both mics are great options.
@@sia7224 also the vocal quality is just sooo beautiful, very complimentary to my voice, I knew I wanted it the second I tested it out at guitar center, you should try that out before you buy it
Danielle Spah Thank you! Ahh I would but everywhere’s still in lockdown in my country! What kind of vocals would you say you have, alto, mezzo, mezzzo soprano, soprano etc? :)
@@sia7224 well I sing soul/pop and r&b, I do belt, it’s really nice on falsettos too, and on this mic my voice sounds like fucking butterrrr I’m not even kidding it makes me so happy, I’m technically an alto, my range goes from like a B2 to about a D7 ? (At least that’s what my choir teacher put me in was lowest alto when I was in highschool and it’s my comfort range you know) but I’ve tested notes all over that range, it doesn’t make my whistle notes sound wierd or distorted, it makes my lows sound like a warm hug it’s absolutely amazing. Also one of my guy friends uses the whole Aston settup being the Aston spirit mic, Aston halo sound shield, and the Aston pop filter, I hiiighhhly recommend you listen to his music. His SoundCloud name is BabyJ4
Greta review Patrick, some of the others I watch are pretty poor and really dont give a final full recording which I say what is the point singing some crappy song into a mic, well done I am really considering this mic and the TLM102,
Glad to hear you liked this video! I really like my TLM. Honestly I go back and forth between the Aston and the TLM. Javi, who was featured in this video, bought a TLM after using mine... if that tells you anything, haha!
Can you make a comparison among Rode NT1, Aston Origin, and Aston Spirit? In my country, Rode NT1 is even more expensive than Aston Origin, and sits between Aston Origin and Aston Spirit. Aston Spirit in my country is about 50% more expensive than Aston Origin. Before watching your this video, I already watched one comparison between Aston Spirit and Aston Origin, and then another comparison between Aston Spirit and Rode NT1. Still no one has made the comparison between Rode NT1 and Aston Origin.
How on earth did you remove the threaded adapter from the bottom of the mic? I tried a coin but it's just jammed. I have attempted this on two Spirit mics :/
In fact Aston Spirit doesn't require a pop filter. It already has a built-in integrated pop filter. And, Shure SM7B is a dynamic microphone, which has a frequency response from 50Hz to 18kHz. Aston Spirit is a condenser microphone with a frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz..
I think the origin is solid, especially for the price. I've used one but I do not own one. Using my friend's origin is what put me on to Aston mics in the first place. I just think the value of the spirit is a little bit better. Plus, the spirit sounds better on vocals in my opinion, and that's what I primarily record with this mic.
I heard a different video on youtube that compared to the origin as well, and imho the origin does have an upper mid hump that can be nasty, where as this mic imho sounds neutral to very slightly scooped in that range, based on all of the youtube videos i've checked out. So I think the origin is NOT just a cardioid only version of the spirit.. the spirit is better for vocals even in card mode. I don't own either though... just speaking from listening and being very interested in purchasing... and it's the spirit for me for sure.
@@DonKelleyMusic interesting. I might have to get myself another mic for comparison and options. I've always liked the SM7B when I have used it in studios
Man hearing this again… I find the spirit to sound incredibly cheap even without comparing it the 102 and the sm7b , but I definitely gotta say that sm7b sounds incredible on that guys voice, I didn’t watch the full video so I have no clue what you plugged that sm7b into but what ever it is is making that mic sound so nice and round
There's nothing "cheap" sounding about the Spirit. I have mics that cost several times what I paid for my Spirit, and it does not sound "cheap". Listen to Molly Sanden singing live through the Spirit on youtube. If you think that sounds cheap, something is wrong with your ears.
@@jamesb44 lol there is absolutely nothing wrong with my hearing , I actually use lots of expensive microphones,,,, and I mean lots….. the spirit is cheap sounding in the 10k range, the mids are like a “fake” warm , reminds me a lot of an audio technica at2035, of which I would prefer over the spirit any day, the 4040 is a better microphone, and cheaper by 50 bucks, I do find Aston’s products over priced and all of their products just aren’t as good
@@rylandweet7750 Lol Why would you bother with a 2035 if you’re using “lots of”expensive mics? Seems to me, you’d mention the expensive mics over a lowly turd. Something stinks. And, to describe something as “fake warm”? Lol It’s clear that you haven’t a clue. And what is “cheap sounding” vs expensive? I had an at4047, and I’d pick the Spirit every time over it.
@@jamesb44 I said I have used tons of expensive mics….. knowing you have not, therefore I’m explaining that an at2035 sounds similar to the Aston as in the mids…. I have used tons of mics not just expensive. And if you don’t understand what a fake warm mic sounds like it’s clear you are not experienced enough, specially if you like the spirit over the at4047… which is also not my favourite mic but it’s a lot better then all of the mics Aston has put out. I’m not sorry i hurt you’re childish emotions for bashing you’re favourite mic. It’s not a great mic compared to others even in the price range. It’s a decent mic that can get you by with amateur quality. Not commercial while the at4047 can get you commercial.. I doubt you even know what commercial is But when it comes to the 4040 ,,, the 4040 can get you commercial quality and it’s cheaper
Univ I actually don’t believe I’ve ever used the c214. I’ve used 414’s quite a bit, (obviously a much more expensive mic) but I definitely trust AKG’s product. Overall reviews seem to be pretty favorable for both mics and the specs look mostly similar. You get multiple polar patterns with the Aston Spirit, not with the AKG. And the AKG’s low cut filter cuts at 160Hz where the Spirit cut 80Hz - I prefer the Spirit here, but that’s totally subjective. I think you’d be happy with either Mic, you just need to decide if you want to pay more for more polar patterns. Obviously the mics will sound a little bit different, but from the reviews I’m reading, the sound difference won’t be huge.
Microfono molto bello , ma wa 87r2 ( 600 € ) assolutamente migliore e definitivo Nessun rimpianto per neumann u87i che resta il microfono più equilibrato
ok but that song FUCKS, good stuff
😂😂😂 Appreciate that, my friend!
So this better than the RE20 and SM7B Mics?
I just bought this mic yesterday to expand my mic collection a bit, I can't wait til it arrives! Thanks for this awesome review. It sounds beautiful on song vocals! I also put Morning Light into my favourite song playlist on Spotify. Fab work!!
how'd you like it so far
I just ordered on sweet water
Great video! Helped me feel better about spending the money for sure. Also, that shootout floored me, what an amazingly consistent vocalist!
I ordered the Aston Spirit yesterday! I’m so excited to get my hands on it and sing my heart out! Love the review. Beautiful voice and song!😍🔥
Awesome review ! Just picked up this microphone.
Haven’t spent much time with it, but so far I have to say it’s pretty amazing !
Awesome song by the way !
Out of the mic test, I prefer the Aston although the other two sound really good, and would love to use them all. But the Aston is what I think I could use in the mix
Just ordered this mic, after checking a few other mics! This is give that vintage warm tone, may be little less clarity but definitely "homely"
Brilliant review. Always inspired by your content. Keep up the great work. 🤘
Thank you for the kind words Calum! Appreciate that!
Best review I’ve seen answered every single question I had thx
Glad to hear it man!
Agree, most of the examples make it sound very thin, likely because the presenter is too far away, not demonstrating the proximity effect this mic actually has.
Thank you man, such a helpful video and very well made. Congrats.
A very good video Patrick, thanks for all the relative and extremely helpful info, all done without any silliness.
Help me to make my decision to buy one
Great test. It sounds great on the vocals and great on the acoustic guitar.
Bravo gents - informative, concise, and fresh 🔥
cheers man!
This was very interesting! Sounded class at recording acoustic guitar as well as vocals. Going to check out the Origins VS. Spirt video!
Yeah it's a really solid mic. Glad you liked the video my friend!
I absolutely loved the song!!!!!
Awesome review Patrick
Just bought the Spirit and Origin and for me Spirit fits more. I think for darker voices could give a benefit because it's really open and brighter focus in frequencies.
Origin was little bit to much in the middles so it sounds a little bit metallic, maybe like the old radio microphones.
What are you're experience? Maybe the Origin sounds better on brighter voice for females?
Sm7b is like the ultimate no brainer I think, only think is it cuts out the highs a little bit too much I think.
But maybe it's his advantage over rest of all. In the mix maybe Spirit is just more liveful.
This is awesome! Thank you for sharing those thoughts!
@@PatrickBreenMusic you're welcome I preciate everything what comes down to helping people with gears even its individual. Keep on going.
This song is phat!
are the walls in you vocal booth moving blankets or something similar?
I've been thinking of building non reflective place to record.
That's a really great guitar sound, even on my laptop - Would you mind sharing what guitar you are playing? Thanks!
Hi Patrick! Would you still consider this mic for a classical soprano? I also play guitar and sing folk/pop music so I’m very interested in this mic, but am worried about it being too bright for opera music. Thanks for such an awesome vid, btw!!!
This mic is super impressive. Sounds beautifully rounded without any processing. I really like the sound of their dynamic mic too.
How the hell do they do it for that kind of money?
Also, the track bops. Nice work.
Also I would say - I disagree with one thing....the mic to get if you are just recording vocals is the cheaper one.
If I am not mistaken, the reason it is cheaper is because it only has one polar pattern - hence if you are only doing vocals and don’t need the extra polar patterns, why not get the cheaper one?
Unless I am missing something....
David Carlyon thank you for the kind words my friend. Appreciate that!
As for the spirit vs origin discussion - the reviews I’ve seen and the sound tests I’ve listened to demonstrate that the spirit is just a smoother sounding mic. Yes the spirit has more features, which makes it more expensive, but it also has a higher Max Sound Pressure Level, which should explain why the Origin sounds a little bit more rough.
I think a lot of people’s preference would be to have a smoother vocal recording. But at the end of the day it’s completely subjective. I may have oversimplified that point in the video. At the end of the day, the cheaper mic is still a crazy good mic. Either would be a very good addition to one’s mic arsenal.
Good points though man. Appreciate you bringing that up.
@@CarlyonProduction the spirit is not just an origin with extra polar paterns; it's a completely different mic from the ground up. check Astons website.
Great song , GREAT singer! I just bought one of these a few months back and I love it!!! um...Sooooooo you kept it?
fff...... that final mix is soo good, how do you do it, impressed
I've been looking at these. It sounds pretty good to me.
Music Islife yeah I think it sounds pretty good too!
Great review, i have a small question 🙋♂️
Which one is best pick (RODE NT1 vs ASTON SPRITE )
I had the Rode NT1A for years.
Never like the way that mic sounded.
I bought this mic the Aston Spirit black edition.
Gorgeous mic can’t believe how it sounds blows the NT1A Away !
Echo- Thank you for sharing! That's super helpful info. I've never owned a Rode NT1A so I can't speak from experience on this one.
Thank you very much echo & patrick ❤️
Why do people still ask about the Rode NT1 (or even the NT1A) after, what, 25 years now? those are ancient designs that have been far surpassed by mics like this Spirit.
Do this mic sounds good on people with the deep voice?
That is one cool mic! Thanks for this.
Btw, do you think this mic would work okay for voiceover work? :) Thanks!
Awesome!
Cheers my friend!
Awesome video
Isaiah Tijero thank you! Glad you liked it!
Better or worse than the TLM-102 in your opinion for vocals?
michaeldproject the TLM 102 is $200 more than this Aston Spirit mic. So it’s really hard to compare these two. The TLM sounds better for my ear, it captures more detail and has more body than Aston, but it should for $200 more. I did the shootout in this video to (hopefully) show that the Aston holds its own with other commonly used mics, and (in my opinion) the Aston holds its own with a mic that is more robust and more expensive. Do whatever is best for your budget, both mics are great options.
I have the shure sm7b and I got this one for the same reason, I absolutely love this mic
Do you find it makes a female voice still sound warm? :)
@@sia7224 oh 100% I absolutely loveeee it
@@sia7224 also the vocal quality is just sooo beautiful, very complimentary to my voice, I knew I wanted it the second I tested it out at guitar center, you should try that out before you buy it
Danielle Spah Thank you! Ahh I would but everywhere’s still in lockdown in my country! What kind of vocals would you say you have, alto, mezzo, mezzzo soprano, soprano etc? :)
@@sia7224 well I sing soul/pop and r&b, I do belt, it’s really nice on falsettos too, and on this mic my voice sounds like fucking butterrrr I’m not even kidding it makes me so happy, I’m technically an alto, my range goes from like a B2 to about a D7 ? (At least that’s what my choir teacher put me in was lowest alto when I was in highschool and it’s my comfort range you know) but I’ve tested notes all over that range, it doesn’t make my whistle notes sound wierd or distorted, it makes my lows sound like a warm hug it’s absolutely amazing. Also one of my guy friends uses the whole Aston settup being the Aston spirit mic, Aston halo sound shield, and the Aston pop filter, I hiiighhhly recommend you listen to his music. His SoundCloud name is BabyJ4
Wow where do I download this song? You sound amazing w mix
thank you 🙏🙏🙏 It's available for streaming on all major platforms! I'll put a link in the video description!
If im a tenor 2 should I get this or the Shure?
Greta review Patrick, some of the others I watch are pretty poor and really dont give a final full recording which I say what is the point singing some crappy song into a mic, well done I am really considering this mic and the TLM102,
Glad to hear you liked this video! I really like my TLM. Honestly I go back and forth between the Aston and the TLM. Javi, who was featured in this video, bought a TLM after using mine... if that tells you anything, haha!
Can you make a comparison among Rode NT1, Aston Origin, and Aston Spirit?
In my country, Rode NT1 is even more expensive than Aston Origin, and sits between Aston Origin and Aston Spirit. Aston Spirit in my country is about 50% more expensive than Aston Origin. Before watching your this video, I already watched one comparison between Aston Spirit and Aston Origin, and then another comparison between Aston Spirit and Rode NT1. Still no one has made the comparison between Rode NT1 and Aston Origin.
How on earth did you remove the threaded adapter from the bottom of the mic? I tried a coin but it's just jammed. I have attempted this on two Spirit mics :/
In fact Aston Spirit doesn't require a pop filter. It already has a built-in integrated pop filter.
And, Shure SM7B is a dynamic microphone, which has a frequency response from 50Hz to 18kHz.
Aston Spirit is a condenser microphone with a frequency response from 20Hz to 20kHz..
What you think about the Aston Origin mic?
I think the origin is solid, especially for the price. I've used one but I do not own one. Using my friend's origin is what put me on to Aston mics in the first place. I just think the value of the spirit is a little bit better. Plus, the spirit sounds better on vocals in my opinion, and that's what I primarily record with this mic.
@@PatrickBreenMusic Thank you for replying quickly! (Y) :D
is it just me or does the Aston exaggerate some nasty mid highs between 2-4k? I have to origin and seem to have to battle this all the time
I heard a different video on youtube that compared to the origin as well, and imho the origin does have an upper mid hump that can be nasty, where as this mic imho sounds neutral to very slightly scooped in that range, based on all of the youtube videos i've checked out. So I think the origin is NOT just a cardioid only version of the spirit.. the spirit is better for vocals even in card mode. I don't own either though... just speaking from listening and being very interested in purchasing... and it's the spirit for me for sure.
@@DonKelleyMusic interesting. I might have to get myself another mic for comparison and options. I've always liked the SM7B when I have used it in studios
Can you please do the Aston ORGIN vs the SPIRT
Man hearing this again… I find the spirit to sound incredibly cheap even without comparing it the 102 and the sm7b , but I definitely gotta say that sm7b sounds incredible on that guys voice, I didn’t watch the full video so I have no clue what you plugged that sm7b into but what ever it is is making that mic sound so nice and round
Nvm it’s the 610?
There's nothing "cheap" sounding about the Spirit. I have mics that cost several times what I paid for my Spirit, and it does not sound "cheap". Listen to Molly Sanden singing live through the Spirit on youtube. If you think that sounds cheap, something is wrong with your ears.
@@jamesb44 lol there is absolutely nothing wrong with my hearing , I actually use lots of expensive microphones,,,, and I mean lots….. the spirit is cheap sounding in the 10k range, the mids are like a “fake” warm , reminds me a lot of an audio technica at2035, of which I would prefer over the spirit any day, the 4040 is a better microphone, and cheaper by 50 bucks, I do find Aston’s products over priced and all of their products just aren’t as good
@@rylandweet7750 Lol Why would you bother with a 2035 if you’re using “lots of”expensive mics? Seems to me, you’d mention the expensive mics over a lowly turd. Something stinks. And, to describe something as “fake warm”? Lol It’s clear that you haven’t a clue. And what is “cheap sounding” vs expensive? I had an at4047, and I’d pick the Spirit every time over it.
@@jamesb44 I said I have used tons of expensive mics….. knowing you have not, therefore I’m explaining that an at2035 sounds similar to the Aston as in the mids…. I have used tons of mics not just expensive. And if you don’t understand what a fake warm mic sounds like it’s clear you are not experienced enough, specially if you like the spirit over the at4047… which is also not my favourite mic but it’s a lot better then all of the mics Aston has put out. I’m not sorry i hurt you’re childish emotions for bashing you’re favourite mic. It’s not a great mic compared to others even in the price range. It’s a decent mic that can get you by with amateur quality. Not commercial while the at4047 can get you commercial.. I doubt you even know what commercial is
But when it comes to the 4040 ,,, the 4040 can get you commercial quality and it’s cheaper
How would you compare this mic to the AKG C214? For vocals!
Univ I actually don’t believe I’ve ever used the c214. I’ve used 414’s quite a bit, (obviously a much more expensive mic) but I definitely trust AKG’s product. Overall reviews seem to be pretty favorable for both mics and the specs look mostly similar. You get multiple polar patterns with the Aston Spirit, not with the AKG. And the AKG’s low cut filter cuts at 160Hz where the Spirit cut 80Hz - I prefer the Spirit here, but that’s totally subjective.
I think you’d be happy with either Mic, you just need to decide if you want to pay more for more polar patterns. Obviously the mics will sound a little bit different, but from the reviews I’m reading, the sound difference won’t be huge.
What is your audio interface for the record?
The aston vs Lewit 440?
so nice dear
hi do you know his impedence value? thanks
Also what interface did you use?
Using an apogee duet
Patrick Breen thx man
Only problem is it doesn't handle humidity. I live in Hawaii and it dies.
Microfono molto bello , ma wa 87r2 ( 600 € ) assolutamente migliore e definitivo
Nessun rimpianto per neumann u87i che resta il microfono più equilibrato
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