Sontronics Aria

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Sontronics Aria

Sontronics

Aria

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 339857
Model: Aria
Price: $1,527.90

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The Aria's a serious contender for vocalists and voice-over artists looking for a tube mic with genuine character. The collaboration with Abbey Road engineers shines through in its refined sound and thoughtful design – it's a step up from your typical entry-level tube mics, offering a professional quality that’s surprisingly approachable.

Product Description

  • Sontronics Aria
  • Large Diaphragm Tube-Condenser Microphone
  • 1.07" capsule with rim contact (cardioid characteristic)
  • Development with the participation of well-known producers/technicians (including Abbey Road Studios)
  • Specializing in language and singing
  • European 12AX7/ECC83 tube
  • Switchable 10 dB attenuation
  • Switchable 75 Hz high-pass filter
  • LED shows optimal operating temperature of the tube for best sound reproduction
  • Frequency range: 20 Hz to 20 kHz
  • Sensitivity: 28mV/Pa -35 dB ± 1.5 dB (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1
  • 000Hz)
  • Impedance: 200 Ω
  • Equivalent sound pressure level: 18 DB (A-weighted)
  • Peak SPL: 125 dB (at 0.5% distortion factor @ 1
  • 000Hz)
  • Including: Microphone Sontronics Aria
  • microphone spider
  • wooden box
  • SPS-2 power supply
  • power cable
  • connecting cable
  • ring holder
  • aluminum case
PROS
  • • Exceptional vocal clarity with a smooth, present high-end
  • • Robust European 12AX7/ECC83 tube delivers warmth and character
  • • Well-considered build quality with a solid, reassuring feel
  • • Temperature LED offers a unique insight into tube performance
CONS
  • • Cardioid-only pattern limits versatility for certain recording scenarios
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for home studios
  • • SPS-2 power supply adds to the footprint and complexity

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Key Features

Mic Type Large Diaphragm Tube-Condenser
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Range 20 Hz to 20 kHz
Max SPL 125 dB
Sensitivity 28mV/Pa -35 dB
Connector XLR
Weight 1.35 kg (including power supply)

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Aria shares a similar warmth and presence, but lacks the U87’s broader, more versatile soundstage and overall neutrality. It’s more colored, making it ideal for vocals needing a touch of vintage vibe.
Like any electronic component, it's a potential failure point, but Sontronics uses quality components. Having a dedicated power supply does mean another item to manage, but it ensures clean power for the tube.
It's genuinely useful; it indicates when the tube has reached optimal operating temperature for the best sonic performance, preventing that 'cold' initial sound.

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