Aston Apex Void — Active Handheld Vocal Microphone

The Apex Void brings premium studio thinking to the handheld mic — a UK-designed dynamic vocal microphone built for vocalists who refuse to choose between live grit and recording-grade detail. The voicing draws directly from the TEC Award-winning Aston Stealth, distilled into a stage-ready chassis finished in deep matte black.

Dual Voice, No DSP

Two discrete signal paths — one tuned for lower-pitched voices, one for higher — are selectable on the body of the mic. No EQ presets. No digital modelling. Just two analogue circuits hand-voiced by the Aston 33 panel of producers and engineers, so the character is locked in at the source.

Active or Passive, Automatically

Connect 48 V phantom and the built-in Class A preamp engages 20 dB of ultra-clean gain, pushing the vocal effortlessly through a busy mix without resorting to cloud-lifters or outboard gain. Pull the power and the Apex falls back to fully passive operation — no batteries, no failure point.

Specification Highlights

• Cardioid polar pattern
• Frequency response 20 Hz to 16 kHz
• Active mode: +20 dB Class A gain via 48 V phantom
• Passive mode: standard dynamic operation, no power required
• Aerodynamically tuned headshell for tight on-axis focus
• Interchangeable headshells and grip rings

In the Studio and On Stage

Lead vocals where the singer wants the mic in hand. Podcast hosts who travel. Worship leaders, broadcast presenters, and producers who want one handheld that crosses cleanly between rehearsal room and finished record. The Void finish — Aston's signature stealth-black — keeps it visually quiet on camera.