Sontronics ARIA Valve / Tube Condenser Microphone

Sontronics ARIA Valve Microphone – Professional Tube Mic for Vocals & More

Discover the warmth and richness of the Sontronics ARIA, a premium valve condenser microphone designed to deliver exceptional audio clarity and smooth, vintage-style tone. Celebrated by industry professionals and multiple award panels, the ARIA has become a go-to choice for vocalists, voiceover artists, and engineers seeking flawless, studio-quality results.

Crafted by hand in the UK using top-tier components, this tube microphone offers ultra-low self-noise, precise signal capture, and a luxuriously balanced sound that enhances both sung and spoken performances. Originally developed with feedback from acclaimed producers and tested at Abbey Road Studios, ARIA also excels on strings, brass, overheads, and percussion.

Whether you’re recording in a pro studio or refining vocals in a home setup, the Sontronics ARIA guarantees stunning, polished results with the classic warmth of vintage tube technology.

Description

Technical Specifications

  • Microphone type: Valve/tube condenser
  • Polar pattern: Cardioid
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Pad: 0dB, -10dB
  • Filter: Linear, 75Hz
  • Valve/tube: European-made 12AX7/ECC83
  • Sensitivity: (0dB = 1V/Pa @ 1kHz) 18mV/Pa – 33dB ±1.5dB
  • Impedance: ≤200 Ohms
  • Max. SPL: (for 0.5% THD @ 1kHz) 125dB
  • Equivalent noise level: 18dB (A-weighted)
  • Connector: 8-pin connector (mic), 3-pin XLR-M (power supply)
  • Power: 115/230V SPS-2 power supply included (phantom power not required)
  • Product weight: 0.75 kg (1.19 kg with shock mount), 1.92 kg (Power supply unit)
  • Packaged weight: 8.16 kg
  • Product dimensions: 230 x 55 x 55mm (microphone)
  • Packaged dimensions: 530 x 405 x 165mm