Aries - Professional Condenser Vocal Microphone
Top Features




studio-quality condenser design





internal shock mount and pop filter





solid brass capsule with evaporated gold diaphragm





cardioid pattern for clarity and minimal feedback





20Hz-20kHz frequency response




The Aries is a professional condenser microphone designed specifically to capture live vocals with the highest quality. While condenser microphones offer much better responsiveness than dynamic mics, they are usually confined to the studio because their sonic sensitivity is accompanied by handling sensitivity. Now M-Audio’s proprietary internal shock-mounting technology allows the Aries to deliver studio fidelity while minimizing handling noise and standing up to the rigors of the road. The cardioid capsule with 6-micron evaporated gold diaphragm and integral pop filter also rejects background sound for clarity and minimal feedback while handling the high SPLs of concert situations. Why settle for the average sonic quality of a dynamic on stage when you can have the superior quality of a condenser?


Full Features






studio-quality cardioid design





3/4” diameter 6-micron evaporated gold diaphragm





cardioid pattern rejects background sound





warm-sounding solid brass capsule





internal shock mounting minimizes handling noise





internal pop filter minimizes wind and breath noise





20Hz-20kHz frequency response





Class A FET electronics





3-pin XLR (phantom powered)





includes case and hard mount






Specifications






type:
hand held mic, small diaphragm condenser





polar pattern:
cardioid





frequency response:
20Hz – 20kHz





sensitivity:
13.8 mV/Pa (-37dBV re 1V/Pa)





max. SPL for 0.5% THD:
134dB SPL





equivalent noise level:
17dB A-weighted





output impedance:
200 ohms





recommended load impedance:
> 1,000 ohms





preamp topology:
Class A FET, transformerless





power requirement:
48 V phantom power





connector:
3-pin male XLR





dimensions:
40 mm (1.57”) dia, top grille, 168 mm (6.60”) long





weight:
260 g (9.2 oz)





package:
Aries microphone in zipper bag and hard mount packed in color cardboard box