“A capable all-rounder that won’t disgrace itself when heard alongside much more expensive alternatives.”
“I’m always looking for the ‘Goldilocks’ zone between the slightly nasal honk of a conventional dynamic mic and the brittle edge of a capacitor. I think I might have found it here.”
“The Element is like a breath of fresh air in the affordable microphone market”
“The noise figure is impressive at under 4dB A-weighted, which makes it one of the quietest studio mics available.”
“Surprisingly versatile.”
“Aston’s novel approach to capsule design has clearly paid off.”
“Full, smooth and detailed.”
“I was impressed by the build quality. The included suspension and the elegant magnetic pop-screen are well thought out and add considerable value.”