The Sontronics ARIA Cardioid Valve Condenser Vocal Mic is a multi-award winning studio microphone featuring high-end components that have been hand-selected to deliver sound quality like no other. Utilising a premium-quality 12AX7/ECC83 vaccum tube the ARIA delivers a rich and natural sound providing superior sound reproduction that cant be replicated. Perfect for vocal recordings the ARIA will also shine when it comes to recording instruments such as cellos violins pianos acoustic guitars and percussion. The cardioid polar pattern provides exceptional off-axis rejection providing a focused sound that will capture every nuance of your sound source. The ARIA comes complete with an external power supply that also features a built-in pad and filter controls for attenuating your microphone to different recording applications. Its easy to see why the ARIA is the choice of grammy-winning producers and Abbey Road engineers such as Paul Epworth (Adele Coldplay) and Ron Fair (Christina Aguilera Lady Gaga Black-Eyed Peas). Complete with the ARIA is a custom shock mount that eliminates structure-borne noise to ensure the best possible take every time.