Sontronics ARIA 2 is a premium valve/tube condenser microphone, hand‑built in England to deliver stunning vocal recordings with warmth, clarity and character. It offers a smooth, open tone with beautifully balanced mids, detailed top end and a touch of natural compression that helps vocals and spoken word sit perfectly in the mix with minimal processing.
At the heart of ARIA 2 is a newly developed proprietary 34 mm gold‑sputtered capsule, tuned for a silky‑smooth frequency response and consistent results. The upgraded internal circuitry and European‑made 12AX7/ECC83S tube provide increased sensitivity, lower self‑noise and a cleaner, more dynamic signal, while the modern matte‑black finish with gold accents gives it a refined, high‑end studio look. ARIA 2 excels not only on lead vocals but also on voiceover, narration, acoustic instruments, piano and room ambience.
KEY FEATURES
- High‑end valve/tube condenser microphone for professional vocal recording
- Proprietary 34 mm large‑diaphragm, gold‑sputtered capsule developed specifically for ARIA 2
- Smooth, open sound with balanced mids, detailed highs and natural compression
- Perfect for lead vocals, backing vocals, voiceover, podcasting and acoustic instruments
- European‑made 12AX7/ECC83S tube for authentic analogue warmth and musical saturation
- Refined internal circuitry for higher sensitivity, lower self‑noise and greater dynamic range
- Modern matte black finish with engraved badges and gold accents
- Hand‑built in the UK and supported by a lifetime warranty (upon registration)
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Microphone type: valve/tube condenser
- Polar pattern: cardioid
- Frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
- Pad: 0 dB, -10 dB
- High‑pass filter: linear / 75 Hz
- Tube: European‑made 12AX7 / ECC83S
- Sensitivity: 18 mV/Pa
- Output impedance: ≤ 200 Ω
- Maximum SPL (for 0.5% THD @ 1 kHz): 135 dB
- Equivalent noise level: 17 dB (A‑weighted)
- Connectors: 8‑pin (microphone), 3‑pin XLR‑M (power supply)
- Power: 115/230 V SPS‑2 power supply (included, 48 V phantom not required)
- Microphone dimensions: approx. 230 × 55 × 55 mm
- Weight: approx. 0.75 kg (mic), approx. 1.92 kg (power supply)
- Included: ARIA 2 valve microphone (with internal shockmount), discrete stand mount, premium 8‑pin cable, SPS‑2 power supply, ABS flight case with foam inlay, power cables, user manual