The Aston Stealth is a moving-coil, dynamic microphone that's suitable for capturing voice-overs, sung vocals, guitars, and more. A cardioid microphone designed to minimize pickup on the sides, the Stealth offers four switchable voices that are tailored toward different audio signals. V1 and V2 are designed for vocalists. G is for guitar, be it electric, classical, or steel-string acoustic. D is for dark, and this is your vintage sound, with a timbre reminiscent of ribbon microphones.

As this is a dynamic microphone, the Stealth is designed to work without phantom power. However, it also makes use of an active circuit that automatically senses the presence of 48V phantom power and switches on a built-in Class-A mic preamp, effectively mitigating the need for external gain-lifting devices.

Speaking of mitigating, the diaphragm is housed in a Faraday cage that mitigates EMI and RFI, helping you ensure a noise-free capture. This microphone comes with a custom-designed, adjustable quick release stand mount.

For Vocals, Guitars & More    Cardioid Polar Pattern    4 Switchable Voicings    1 Guitar, 1 Vintage & 2 Vocals Settings    Built-In Class-A Preamp    Active Mode Uses 48V for Class-A Preamp    Passive Mode Bypasses Preamp    Built-In Internal Shockmount    Built-In Faraday Cage Rejects EMI & RFI    Includes Quick Release Stand Mount

You'll find four voicings to aid you in matching the mic with different sound sources. V1 and V2 are designed for vocals. G is designed for guitars and is equally suited to Spanish guitar, electric guitar cabinets, and steel-string acoustics. D stands for dark; it's designed to give you a vintage sound reminiscent of classic ribbon mics.

The Stealth mic does not utilize EQ filters. Instead, the mic utilizes contour networks, meaning the bulk of the signal does not pass through any sort of filter circuitry. The whole signal is slightly attenuated, with some frequencies being added back in at a higher level. This results in lower phase distortion than conventional filter designs.

The Stealth works with or without 48V phantom power. In passive mode, the active circuit is completely bypassed and the Stealth operates with the simplest possible signal chain. A built-in Autodetect function senses the presence of 48V phantom power and will automatically switch the mic to active mode to make use of a built-in, Class-A mic pre.

When in active mode, Stealth offers a high-quality built-in Class-A microphone preamp, dispensing with the need for an external gain-lifting device.

Aston Stealth includes a proprietary internal shockmount design with the capsule suspended in mid-air, isolated from the mic chassis, and supported at three points by Sorbothane polymer hemispheres. Sorbothane itself is a synthetic, visco-elastic urethane polymer used as a vibration damper and acoustic shield used in computing, hi-fi, and industrial applications.

The Stealth's capsule is fully enclosed in a stainless-steel Faraday cage that effectively blocks electromagnetic fields and keeps stray radio frequencies at bay. Indeed, Faraday keeps it all far away.

The Aston Stealth uses custom-molded end caps with integrated XLR and a special design quick release stand mount. An included stand mount allows you to simply click the mic into place and release it just as quickly for storage, and this mount can angle the mic perfectly for any application.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. What does the siren sound like?

A: Much like a burglar alarm siren, pretty high pitched wabble tone, and can be quite loud.

Q: 2. Is the base removable to allow the mic to be boom mounted?

A: The base is removable and a mic holder is included for attaching to a mic stand or studio boom arm. You may also consider the Samson SP04 Spider Shockmount for G-Track and G-Track Pro Microphones (Titanium Black), BH #SASP04TB, which would provide additional protection form vibrations.

Q: 3. Can you still talk while your playing music from the megaphone?

A: In regards to the Pyle pro PMP58U, you can play the music on the USB drive and speak at the same time. They will not affect each other.

Q: 4. Do you have dealers in Nigeria Lagos to be precise i will love to get Samson G-Track pro

A: We do ship this product to Nigeria. You can make an order on our website, and the shipping details will be listed.

Q: 5. What's the difference between this and the IL-19 (no SS)?

A: The IL-19-SS and IL-19 In-Line Hum Eliminators are both intended for the same purpose and both units are constructed using ABS plastic housing. The difference between the two models is the dynamic structured shielding feature included on the IL-19-SS which can provide a better ground in certain setups that include older racks and cabinets.

Q: 6. what capsules are inserted in these microphones? could it be primo em272? or something similar?

A: Sonic Presence does not publish the specific model or part number information for the capsule used in the SonicPresence SP15 PRO On-Ear XLR Binaural Microphone for Spatial Audio. The following specifications are provided for the microphones: Sensor Matching +/- 0.5dB Flat Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz Low Distortion, Low Handling Noise Dynamic Range 114dB Sensitivity: -35dB (18mV/Pascal) Maximum SPL: 130dB.

Q: 7. Will this work with Blackmagic Design Production 4k (EF)? If not, is there a recommendable LANC?

A: Yes, you can use the VariZoom VZ-STEALTH with the Blackmagic Design Production Camera 4K (EF Mount). The remote port, a 2.5 mm stereo jack which uses the standard Sony LANC protocol, can be found under it's dust cap on the left face of the camera. This can be used to remotely control start/stop record, iris and also focus adjustments when using a compatible lens. Sorry, no zoom control that we know of.

Q: 8. Does this product work with the Panasonic agac 130 and the 160? thank you, John

A: Sorry for both cameras, you need a LANC remote with two connectors, one 2.5mm for zoom and 3.5mm for focus. Here is the best seller zoom control we have for that. VariZoom VZ-ROCK-PZFI Zoom, Focus, and Iris Control for Select Panasonic Cameras B&H # VAVZROCKPZFI.

Q: 9. will this zoom model work with canon xa10 ??

A: Yes, it does and it works great. You can zoom, focus and start and stop recording. It's a great tool.

Q: 10. How close do you have to be for it to pick up the sound? I need a mic for a classroom with remote instructor.

A: The Samson G-Track Pro USB Microphone is a condenser style microphone and it should be placed approximately 6 to 12 inches from the mouth for the best audio quality. If you need a microphone to pick up sound from several feet away, you can use a boundary microphone. If you are looking for a USB microphone, you can use models such as the MXL AC-404 Portable USB Boundary Conferencing Microphone (B&H # MXAC404), the Polsen Omnidirectional USB Boundary Microphone with Mute (B&H # POUSOB33), or the CAD U7 Omnidirectional USB Boundary Microphone (B&H # CAU7).