Aston Microphones Apex Glass

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Aston Microphones Apex Glass

Aston Microphones

Apex Glass

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Product Info

Article Number: 594395
Model: Apex Glass
Price: $207.90

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The Apex Glass is a seriously impressive dynamic mic for the price. The dual voicing, thanks to Aston’s Stealth tech, lets you dial in a brighter or more mellow tone, and that built-in preamp gives it a clean, powerful signal. It's a great choice for gigging vocalists, podcasters, or anyone needing a reliable and versatile stage mic.

Product Description

Aston Microphones Apex Glass, Dynamic Microphone, Dual voicing: 2 different sound characteristics selectable - based on Aston Stealth technology, Active and passive mode: integrated Class-A microphone preamplifier switches on when +48 V phantom power is applied and enables 20 dB amplification, Colour: Glossy chrome

PROS
  • • Robust chrome plating offers excellent durability and a premium feel
  • • Stealth technology dual voicing provides surprising tonal flexibility
  • • Integrated Class-A preamp boosts signal, reducing noise for quieter sources
  • • Effective rejection of stage bleed thanks to well-defined polar pattern
CONS
  • • Limited frequency response compared to condenser microphones for nuanced recordings
  • • Glossy chrome finish can be prone to fingerprints and smudging
  • • Active preamp requires phantom power, restricting use with some older interfaces

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Key Features

Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 74 Hz - 14 kHz
Sensitivity -59 dBV/Pa (10 mV at 1 kHz)
Impedance 220 Ohms
Connector XLR
Weight 178 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

One voicing is brighter and more articulate, ideal for cutting through a mix, while the other is warmer and smoother for more intimate performances.
It's a clean Class-A design, so it adds a subtle warmth and gain without significant coloration, mostly just boosting the signal.
While the SM58 is a legend, the Apex Glass offers a more refined sound and better rejection of background noise, making it a compelling alternative.

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