Scan code:
LN86520
Manufacturer code:
AST STARLIGHT PAIR
Aston Starlight Laser Targeting Pencil Microphone (Matched Pair)
Aston Starlight Laser Targeting Pencil Microphone - 20mm Cardioid Capsule, Voice Switching, Class 2 Laser (Matched Pair)
Scan code:
LN86520
Manufacturer code:
AST STARLIGHT PAIR
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Product Overview
Aston have released a world-first - the Starlight is a laser targeting pencil mic which allows you to quickly and easily recall the mic position in studio and live applications. Showcasing Aston's variable voice switching, the gorgeous 100% stainless steel tumbled chassis, almost indestructible build quality and Astons signature sintered head the Starlight is a truly astonishing microphone.
That's not all, Aston conducted double-blind tests in 2016 with a panel of more than 50 top producers resulting in them choosing this fantastic 20mm cardioid capsule.
Laser
The addition of a Class 2 laser to our Starlight SDC, with on/off switch, allows the user to recall mic positions in the studio so set up can be easily replicated. It also means, for touring bands, that mic positions can be marked off on drums etc, and set-up becomes a breeze. It’s a world’s first and a big leap in helping to get a consistent sound whatever the situation.
Sintered Metal Head
Sintering is not new to the mic world, though seldom used… but we’ve taken the technology a step or 2 further than ever before. We tested many thicknesses of sintered head, as well as the average size of the sinter spheres, and combined that with nickel plate which is controlled to only a few nanometres thickness to achieve near perfect acoustic porosity. In addition the head is virtually indestructible, so like all Aston mics, it can take any amount of studio or even live use and will never let you down.
Voice Switching
Yet another remarkable step-up in technology, performance and cool features! The Starlight has 3 modes of operation, courtesy of some very fancy front-end filtering between the capsule and PCB. You can chose between Vintage, Modern and Hybrid settings to get the perfect tone response for your application… guitar cab, drums, strings, even vocals… whatever the application you’ll get a perfect fit for your music, and each setting has been carefully tuned to give superb top-flight performance, way beyond Starlight’s price point.
Chassis
Now deeply rooted as part of Aston’s beautiful engineered looks, and rugged un-killable performance, Starlight utilises a 1.5mm solid stainless steel chassis, tumbled for up to 4 hours to achieve our signature finish. Beauty, and a beast!
Discrete Mic Amp Circuit (PCB)
Starlight employs an extremely fine-tuned discrete mic amp circuit with high-spec components, to achieve an extremely sensitive, low noise design with loads of headroom. This allows the Starlight to handle quiet or very loud sources without compromising noise or tonal performance. Crucially, the higher output level of the Starlight’s output stage allows microphone preamps to operate with lower gain, where their distortion performance is at its best. The final result is a beautifully clean and detailed sound. The Starlight’s voicing control employs inductive active filters at the front-end of the microphone circuit to alter the response of the capsule without adding any noise to the circuit. The benefit of this means that the voicing switch is effectively the equivalent of changing the capsule to achieve different tonal characteristics and frequency response.
Eco-Friendly Packaging
We have put our hearts and minds into creating the most beautiful performance pieces possible with each Aston product. When it comes to packaging we believe simplicity is king. Protective, re-useable, environmentally sensible packaging that doesn’t cost the earth. Features • Laser-alignment sight for placement accuracy and recording recall.
• Sintered metal head - unique & innovative design protects capsule and provides excellent acoustic properties.
• Gold-sputtered 20mm capsule, chosen in blind tests by a panel of 50 top producers.
• PCB - market-leading electronic design.
• 1.5mm, solid stainless steel, laser-cut and etched chassis.
• 3-position voicing switch: Vintage, Modern and hybrid settings.
• Pad switch: -20dB/ -10dB/ 0dB.
• 3-position Low-Cut Filter.
• Eco-friendly packaging - well-designed, re-usable and recyclable.
• Stereo pair comes with full suspension kit including mounting bar, windscreens & mic clips.
That's not all, Aston conducted double-blind tests in 2016 with a panel of more than 50 top producers resulting in them choosing this fantastic 20mm cardioid capsule.
Laser
The addition of a Class 2 laser to our Starlight SDC, with on/off switch, allows the user to recall mic positions in the studio so set up can be easily replicated. It also means, for touring bands, that mic positions can be marked off on drums etc, and set-up becomes a breeze. It’s a world’s first and a big leap in helping to get a consistent sound whatever the situation.
Sintered Metal Head
Sintering is not new to the mic world, though seldom used… but we’ve taken the technology a step or 2 further than ever before. We tested many thicknesses of sintered head, as well as the average size of the sinter spheres, and combined that with nickel plate which is controlled to only a few nanometres thickness to achieve near perfect acoustic porosity. In addition the head is virtually indestructible, so like all Aston mics, it can take any amount of studio or even live use and will never let you down.
Voice Switching
Yet another remarkable step-up in technology, performance and cool features! The Starlight has 3 modes of operation, courtesy of some very fancy front-end filtering between the capsule and PCB. You can chose between Vintage, Modern and Hybrid settings to get the perfect tone response for your application… guitar cab, drums, strings, even vocals… whatever the application you’ll get a perfect fit for your music, and each setting has been carefully tuned to give superb top-flight performance, way beyond Starlight’s price point.
Chassis
Now deeply rooted as part of Aston’s beautiful engineered looks, and rugged un-killable performance, Starlight utilises a 1.5mm solid stainless steel chassis, tumbled for up to 4 hours to achieve our signature finish. Beauty, and a beast!
Discrete Mic Amp Circuit (PCB)
Starlight employs an extremely fine-tuned discrete mic amp circuit with high-spec components, to achieve an extremely sensitive, low noise design with loads of headroom. This allows the Starlight to handle quiet or very loud sources without compromising noise or tonal performance. Crucially, the higher output level of the Starlight’s output stage allows microphone preamps to operate with lower gain, where their distortion performance is at its best. The final result is a beautifully clean and detailed sound. The Starlight’s voicing control employs inductive active filters at the front-end of the microphone circuit to alter the response of the capsule without adding any noise to the circuit. The benefit of this means that the voicing switch is effectively the equivalent of changing the capsule to achieve different tonal characteristics and frequency response.
Eco-Friendly Packaging
We have put our hearts and minds into creating the most beautiful performance pieces possible with each Aston product. When it comes to packaging we believe simplicity is king. Protective, re-useable, environmentally sensible packaging that doesn’t cost the earth. Features • Laser-alignment sight for placement accuracy and recording recall.
• Sintered metal head - unique & innovative design protects capsule and provides excellent acoustic properties.
• Gold-sputtered 20mm capsule, chosen in blind tests by a panel of 50 top producers.
• PCB - market-leading electronic design.
• 1.5mm, solid stainless steel, laser-cut and etched chassis.
• 3-position voicing switch: Vintage, Modern and hybrid settings.
• Pad switch: -20dB/ -10dB/ 0dB.
• 3-position Low-Cut Filter.
• Eco-friendly packaging - well-designed, re-usable and recyclable.
• Stereo pair comes with full suspension kit including mounting bar, windscreens & mic clips.
Aston Starlight Laser Targeting Pencil Microphone (Matched Pair)
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