Aston Microphones Starlight

The laser sight allows you to visually pinpoint exactly where the microphone capsule is aimed on your sound source. This is particularly helpful when you need to replicate a specific microphone placement across multiple recording sessions or ensure you are hitting the 'sweet spot' on an acoustic guitar or drum kit.

While it can handle vocals, the Starlight is a small-diaphragm condenser specifically engineered for acoustic instruments. Its 20mm capsule provides the fast transient response and detailed, transparent sound profile needed to capture the nuances of guitars, strings, and percussion.

These controls help you manage your signal before it even hits your preamp. The pad switch prevents clipping when recording loud sources like drums or amplifiers, while the low-cut filter helps eliminate unwanted rumble or low-end mud, giving you a cleaner recording from the start.

Yes, as a condenser microphone, the Starlight requires 48V phantom power to operate. Ensure your audio interface or preamp can provide this power via the XLR connection.

The Starlight features a cardioid polar pattern. This makes it highly directional, meaning it excels at picking up sound directly in front of the capsule while rejecting noise from the sides and rear, which is ideal for isolating instruments in a busy room.