Loved the song....what settings should I use (the sliders on the side for 'db' and also the setting with the line/curved bit)....I'm a novice, and the manual doesn't explain this at all!
Hi Rebecca, the button with the 'dB' is called the pad switch. When recording my voice or guitar I usually have it set to '0dB'. The '-10dB' setting is used when recording loud sound sources because it reduces the mic output by 10 decibels (makes it quieter). The switch with the line/curved bit is so that you can switch the low pass filter on and off. If you switch it to the straight line, the microphone will record what you play "as it hears it". If you engage the low pass filter (switching it to the curved bit) then it will cut off frequencies below a certain level. I think by the Origin the cutoff is 80 Hz - those frequencies are normally the very low ones associated with ambient room noise or a low rumble - I usually have the filter switched on (the curved line). I hope that helps!
Rebecca Balzani Barrow - Violinist UK IF you have a thick melody or a rich voice in the lower eq range, i would keep the EQ boost off and just apply eq in your preferred DAW
This is the single best demo of the Atston Origin on UA-cam. I've got to play around with it for a few months before I'm ready to declare my full conversion, but from listening to all the tracks I can find I think the Origin may become the new workhorse of modern studios. It sounds like a processed Neumann TLM 103.
It's 4th of July 2022 and I just discovered this video. I did a search for the Origin bc it's on sale and all I can say is this song is fantastic. So is the one you played in the demo for the Spirit. It followed this one. Please take this as a huge compliment, bc that's the way it's intended, your songs make me feel like it's mid-90s Lilith Fair and I love them.
Finally found a woman singing with this mic!!! Searching for a new microphone and now I've noticed that it's mainly men that are reviewing microphones haha. And on top of that, great song!
Beautiful voice and song! Just did a comparison of several mics the other day in a music store. I loved both the Aston Origin and Spirit - two remarkable mics for the money. For my male voice the Origin had a bit more clarity and presence. Your recordings sound great to me.
Excellent performance and pretty impressive sound quality given that there was no processing other than capturing the audio through micpres and converters. Absolutely beautiful voice and song. I'm going to get the mic, but an instant fan of the singer. 2 Thumbs up.
@@StephanieForryan I wish it had arrived for this weekend. I have a male and female vocal couple coming today to work on an original Christmas 'hymn', which would have been the perfect test. Sadly the mic won't arrive until next week. Then I shall put it through its paces.
@@wyshwood that really would have been a great opportunity. Feel free to let me know your thoughts once you have it - it's always interesting to hear other peoples' perspectives on gear. I hope you had a great session this weekend!
This is simply Aston-ishing haha. For real though you have a beautiful voice and I really like this song! Came for the mic, stayed for the music. Earned a sub!
I've recorded with Brauner (Phantom), AKG (C 414), Ear Trumpet Lab (Chantelle), and Neumann (KM 184 - small membrane, stereo pair) Rode (NT5 - small membrane, stereo pair) mics. Each one has its own uses and color and pros and cons, which makes it tough to choose when you're on a budget. ;-) Although Neuman mics are awesome, I feel like they didn't support the sound I'm looking for right now. But my projects and preferences are always changing. ;-) The Aston Spirit gave me what I needed for a specific project, so I'm glad I found it.
He has very natural sound and catches many nice details but without harshes and sibiliants . It is stuuuuning quality for that price really in my opinion after listening few reviews online
Wow this sounds so great! To me this mic Sounds perfect to your Voice and Guitarsound. The Spirit (Mic) is also very good. But the Taste with your voice and this Origin Mic sounds better and closer to me as with the Spirit. Congratulations, Great Song btw. Greetings from Switzerland
Hi Switzerland! Thanks for the feedback! I agree - the Origin mic sounds closer. I think I like the more distant sound of the Spirit on my own voice, but it's really just a matter of preference, not quality. I love both of these mics and use them regularly. (I usually prefer the Origin on my guitar.)
Watched both of your videos with the Spirit and Origin. Very different sounding. I think I prefer the warmer mids with the spirit... The origin, sounds very good too but it definitely has some sibelance issues when used without a pop filter. Excellent performance on both demos, You sound fantastic.
Hi Jake! Looks like we have the same taste: I tend to use the Spirit more than I do the Origin for my music - but each mic has a different purpose, so I find myself using the Origin for certain recordings, too. Thanks for the kind words. :-)
I just came here for the mic as well, but ... You both convinced me to get the mic, and made enjoy the piece of art, which in this case might be called a 'review'. Am I the only one who is more interested in what you can get out of the mic instead of the story behind it btw?
The mic is cool, but you're amazing. I'm glad there's no FX as this mix sounds superb. Its allowing the magical beauty of your vocal style to come through - fabulous 😎
Great song, great voice! I am considering adding the Aston to my locker. You can never have too many mics. Each artist that walks into the studio has a unique sound. Finding the best mic for them is my job. Sometimes it's a $300 mic other times a $3000 mic. As a recording engineer I would love to hear this mixed down. :-) EDIT: Found it, planning to purchase the CD... Cheers, Greg
Hi Gret! I agree - many mics for many purposes. ;-) Do you have any links to work that your particularly proud of? I'd like to hear what you do. I hope you enjoy the CD. :-)
Hey Stephanie, Thanks for replying. I have a few samples on Soundcloud. One Hip Hop, one Indie, and a modern rock ballad. Here is a link to the ballad. Enjoy. soundcloud.com/biosphere-studios/i-am-cassettes-believe
Hi Greg Allen ! Very nice sound! Thanks for sharing the link. I'd love to hear your opinion on the final mix of this song if you'd have time: stephanieforryan.bandcamp.com/track/closer-than-before
Stephanie, I really enjoyed the mix as it was. As you know music is subjective. Every engineer might tweak things a little differently so it really depends on whether or not you like it and that it's what you are trying to artistically express. :-) facebook.com/biospherestudios/
Stephanie Forryan this made me happy to hear. That mic matches your voice so well. Well done on the tune, but also demonstrating the Origin in a typical singer/songwriter situation.
Hey I just wanted to ask would you say it's a good singing mic, with effects ?I'm an artist that makes music but only with vocals and no beats ... By the way loved your voice
Hi billy Bills, yes I think it is a good mic, also for FX. The recordings have a lot of clarity and definition. It's not as full-bodied as some mics out there (the Spirit has a bit more in that department). But I think this Origin mic brings out vocal details quite nicely, especially at that price point.
Stephanie Forryan not fully but plan to this wk end.... got the little shock mount to slide it in... been using the Audiotechnica At 2020's....great Mics.... Aston is in another league tho... anyways nice to meet ya... 😎✌️
Hi David! You don't necessarily need a shock mount - the mic itself has fittings that screw directly to the mic stand. That's what I do most of the time and that's what I did in this video.
Hi Felipe, this microphone would work for live streams and captures the voice very clearly - so if you like the way it sounds it would definitely be worth trying. Just keep in mind that it is not a USB microphone, so you would also need an audio interface to connect it to your computer.
Is this song on Apple Music? I love it. From one singer to another, this is a great song. Truly. I have the origin mic so guess I need to put it to good use again.
Thank you so much, Andrew! Yes, the song is on apple music: itunes.apple.com/us/album/closer-than-before/1090663216?i=1090663225 I'm listening to your version of "Don't Blame Me" right now - you've got a great voice with a lot of detail and personality. You should DEFINITELY put that mic to good use!
Stephanie Forryan omg thank you so much! This means a lot coming from you. I’ll be uploading a few covers very soon. Gonna subscribe to you, so I hope you’ll do the same. ❤️
Also adding your songs to my Apple Music. I’m also in Apple Music under Andrew Dylan. Only issue is someone else is using that name and they uploaded a not so great rap song
@@lifeofluxuri of course! I hope you have fun recording your covers and look forward to hearing them. I'll be sure to look up non-rap you on Apple Music, too. ;-)
I'm having a little trouble with this mic. I'm getting this buzz sound when I record my vocals. My voice is slightly deep and a little raspy so I thought it was just me but I asked my gf to test her vocals and I heard the same sound. The buzz was a lot less noticeable but I realized that it has to be the mic. I have it connected to a basic Focusrite Scarlette 2i2 and then to Protools. Do you think it's my signal chain? What do you suggest?
There are many possible sources of noise, only one of which is the microphone, so it's worth checking the entire signal chain. It could be due to faulty cables/connections or a lack of shielding, an electrical issue (some electricity "hums"), ground loops, incorrect gain levels, room noises that you are unaware of but the microphone is picking up (monitors, lights, refrigerators, fans, AC units, etc. can all be possible noise sources), DAW settings...
The mount is in the mic itself - the stand screws directly into the bottom without the need for a shockmount. If your mic stand is stable enough and you don't bump it, you might find you don't need a shockmount. I use it both with and without a shockmount, depending on the situation.
@@StephanieForryan Oh, I didn't even realize that it had a screwable bottom! That's pretty handy. Thanks very much for your awesome clear demo, and for your replies :)
Wasn't planning on buying another mic, started doing some research came across this demo and yup bought the aston. Lol. After hearing it hear I thought it would sound good on my singers voice and yup sure did. However I also ended up using it on electric guitars too. Killer mic but also killer catchy song. Thanks for doing this video.
Stephanie Forryan the mic will get tons of use. In the process of tracking vocals for tracks with it. You should be getting some advertising money from aston. Lol.
Stephanie Forryan Yeah agreed. I'm not much of a singer but had just bought a mxl v69 for my singer a few months back, swapped the tube in it of course. And now it has become a paperweight. If you play electric at all try the aston on a guitar cab paired with a 57 off axis. Whoa! Especially for cleans it's awesome!
Hi David, I think it really depends on the sound you're going for. The "Origin" seems to be more "in your face", than the "Spirit" so that might be good for a dark male voice to bring it to the front of the mix.
i came here for the mic, but i loved the song. The Aston sounded great, great job recording it. Does the video contain the raw audio files? Thanks for the video!
Hi +ART D! All of the audio files completely dry, simply recorded with the preamp from my interface - no additional hardware, FX, or mastering. All I did when I mixed this was adjust the volume of the individual tracks.
Hi +ShadowsFate! I'm not sure I completely understand your question. Do you want to know how the mic is attached to the mic stand? If so: It is possible to screw the stand directly into the bottom of the mic, no other equipment needed.
Hi Ali, mic's are always a matter of taste and it depends on what you want to record. I can't say much about the other two mics, but the Origin has served me well.
Hi Nicholas, I normally pan backing vocals. I can't remember exactly what I did here since it was a while back now, but when I mixed the song, it's possible I may have used panning to help people hear the individual tracks a bit better.
I Love this, and the song is amazing and the mic is amazing. I'm getting this mic. May I ask what software do you use to get your audio on youtube. I am trying to start my youtube channel but have no idea how to get the audio on there and its sounds crisp like this
Hi Latifah! I think this is a great mic for the price class - it captures a lot of detail and clarity. I record and mix the audio in Logic Pro, then export that .wav file and import it into my video editing program (Adobe Premiere). But you can pretty much use any software. Are you using a mac or a PC?
Hey Stephanie! Im doing a hip hop album and wondering if you would like to get on a hook! I have a hook written for a song I think you would kill! Its super simple too! Compensation would be given! how can I get in touch?
aww yeah... i saw lots of hype from aston at namm... hearing it now is disappointing, its high frequencies are harsh and brittle like those of cheap chinese mics. Damn, and they look so cool too. you may want to consider modding it. Great vocals and song btw :)
Hi +AJ Afterparty! What mics do you use for your productions? And if you were able to mod this mic, what would you do? BTW: Thanks for the kind words! :-)
+Stephanie Forryan wait, the vocal was raw right? Or did you add EQ? I use a Neumann u87 =p. If you want to send me an email I can send you a list of places that can mod it. I would definitely change the capsule to an rk12 if you like crispy highs or a rk47 if you like darker tones. Ajafterparty at gmail dot com
Ooooooh, fancy schmancy! I love me a good Neumann! ;-) Thanks for the address, I'll get in touch. And yes, the vocal is raw, no EQ. As a side note: Have you heard the Aston Spirit mic? If so, what did you think of that one? I did a similar test and thought that one suited my purposes better than the Origin.
Loved the song....what settings should I use (the sliders on the side for 'db' and also the setting with the line/curved bit)....I'm a novice, and the manual doesn't explain this at all!
Hi Rebecca, the button with the 'dB' is called the pad switch. When recording my voice or guitar I usually have it set to '0dB'. The '-10dB' setting is used when recording loud sound sources because it reduces the mic output by 10 decibels (makes it quieter). The switch with the line/curved bit is so that you can switch the low pass filter on and off. If you switch it to the straight line, the microphone will record what you play "as it hears it". If you engage the low pass filter (switching it to the curved bit) then it will cut off frequencies below a certain level. I think by the Origin the cutoff is 80 Hz - those frequencies are normally the very low ones associated with ambient room noise or a low rumble - I usually have the filter switched on (the curved line). I hope that helps!
Amazingly useful - I really appreciate you taking the time to respond and help me understand...thank you sooo much!!
Glad I could help! :-)
Rebecca Balzani Barrow - Violinist UK IF you have a thick melody or a rich voice in the lower eq range, i would keep the EQ boost off and just apply eq in your preferred DAW
Just wondering which interface model you used for this home recording? It sounds amazing ! Did you also use Cloud lifter ? Love it
I came here for the mic, but loved the tune!
Thanks for such kind words, Nate! :-D
Nate Croft I agree. I think this mic sounds better on female voices
To each mic a different purpose... makes it a whole lot of fun to go mic shopping. ;-)
this is EXACTLY what I needed, thank you! female voice, guitar, percussion, no editing! perfect!
So glad I could help! :-)
This is the single best demo of the Atston Origin on UA-cam. I've got to play around with it for a few months before I'm ready to declare my full conversion, but from listening to all the tracks I can find I think the Origin may become the new workhorse of modern studios. It sounds like a processed Neumann TLM 103.
I agree - I am very happy to have the Origin in my toolbox. It has been getting a lot of use!
It's 4th of July 2022 and I just discovered this video. I did a search for the Origin bc it's on sale and all I can say is this song is fantastic. So is the one you played in the demo for the Spirit. It followed this one. Please take this as a huge compliment, bc that's the way it's intended, your songs make me feel like it's mid-90s Lilith Fair and I love them.
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a kind comment, Dan. It made my day!
Finally found a woman singing with this mic!!! Searching for a new microphone and now I've noticed that it's mainly men that are reviewing microphones haha.
And on top of that, great song!
Haha! Tell me about it! Thanks for stopping by and taking a listen - I hope it helped. :-)
I am impressed with your voice more than the mic itself. nice song , nice mic, nice voice.
Love this! Great results
Thanks for making great tools to work with, +Aston Microphones!
Beautiful voice and song! Just did a comparison of several mics the other day in a music store. I loved both the Aston Origin and Spirit - two remarkable mics for the money. For my male voice the Origin had a bit more clarity and presence. Your recordings sound great to me.
They really are nice mics. You made a great choice!
Came here to see how this mic sounds.. but wow.. I am a fan now. bravo!! :D
Thanks so much for the kind words! I just checked out some of your videos - great music!
Great voice/song and video (edit)
The audio doesn't need any post work - sounds superb with no EQ or effects 👍
Hi Chris, thanks for taking a listen and leaving kind words. :-)
That was pretty sweet, well done Stephanie :)
Thanks, Alex! :-)
Simply Amazing! Amazing sound! Good capture of the dynamics. This mic suits you well.
Thanks, Andy! Yes, I'm glad I decided to keep this one.
It has been used several times and loved.
I'm so glad you're enjoying it!
thank you, i fall in love with this mic and your talent makes this video the best test
The mic really is fun to use - I'm glad you enjoyed the test. :-)
@@StephanieForryan you are so talented! I love your songs, hope you upload more music! Cheers frome chile! 🇨🇱
Excellent performance and pretty impressive sound quality given that there was no processing other than capturing the audio through micpres and converters. Absolutely beautiful voice and song. I'm going to get the mic, but an instant fan of the singer. 2 Thumbs up.
Dave Demay thanks for the kind words! Glad this video is able to help people make a mic decision - with so many choices, it's hard to pick! ;-)
cool song!! I love that throwback style. Thanks for the mic test, it sounds awesome- probably going to order one.
Thanks for the listen! I hope you enjoy the mic.
Beautiful song. Great microphone . . just bought one. I just wish I had a voice like yours. I guess I'll have to hire in, as usual.
Have you used it yet? What do you think of it?
@@StephanieForryan I wish it had arrived for this weekend. I have a male and female vocal couple coming today to work on an original Christmas 'hymn', which would have been the perfect test. Sadly the mic won't arrive until next week. Then I shall put it through its paces.
@@wyshwood that really would have been a great opportunity. Feel free to let me know your thoughts once you have it - it's always interesting to hear other peoples' perspectives on gear. I hope you had a great session this weekend!
This is simply Aston-ishing haha. For real though you have a beautiful voice and I really like this song! Came for the mic, stayed for the music. Earned a sub!
Ha ha! This comment wins the "best pun" award. ;-) I'm so glad you liked the video. Thanks for the sub!
that mic is unbelievable !!
voice naturally too
I've used it on several projects now and have been pretty happy with the results. Thanks for the kind words. :-)
Stephanie Forryan did you. compare with any Neumann AKG mics ?
I've recorded with Brauner (Phantom), AKG (C 414), Ear Trumpet Lab (Chantelle), and Neumann (KM 184 - small membrane, stereo pair) Rode (NT5 - small membrane, stereo pair) mics. Each one has its own uses and color and pros and cons, which makes it tough to choose when you're on a budget. ;-) Although Neuman mics are awesome, I feel like they didn't support the sound I'm looking for right now. But my projects and preferences are always changing. ;-) The Aston Spirit gave me what I needed for a specific project, so I'm glad I found it.
He has very natural sound and catches many nice details but without harshes and sibiliants . It is stuuuuning quality for that price really in my opinion after listening few reviews online
She killed this
Wow this sounds so great!
To me this mic Sounds perfect to your Voice and Guitarsound.
The Spirit (Mic) is also very good.
But the Taste with your voice and this Origin Mic sounds better and closer to me as with the Spirit.
Congratulations, Great Song btw.
Greetings from Switzerland
Hi Switzerland!
Thanks for the feedback! I agree - the Origin mic sounds closer. I think I like the more distant sound of the Spirit on my own voice, but it's really just a matter of preference, not quality. I love both of these mics and use them regularly. (I usually prefer the Origin on my guitar.)
Damn, don´t have money for a new microphone and now I have to buy a new microphone! Great music - great job!
Watched both of your videos with the Spirit and Origin. Very different sounding. I think I prefer the warmer mids with the spirit... The origin, sounds very good too but it definitely has some sibelance issues when used without a pop filter. Excellent performance on both demos, You sound fantastic.
Hi Jake! Looks like we have the same taste: I tend to use the Spirit more than I do the Origin for my music - but each mic has a different purpose, so I find myself using the Origin for certain recordings, too. Thanks for the kind words. :-)
I just came here for the mic as well, but ...
You both convinced me to get the mic, and made enjoy the piece of art, which in this case might be called a 'review'.
Am I the only one who is more interested in what you can get out of the mic instead of the story behind it btw?
Thanks for the kind words, Dominik.
And I share your feelings - I am definitely more interested in what I can do with a mic than where it comes from.
Great song and mic demo. Quality is excellent.
Wow. Awesome. Thanks 👍 Just bought this mix to add to my NT1 and SM7B
volvot5turbo that’s cool! I hope you enjoy the mic as much as I have. 😊
Fantastic work. Love this song and that mic.
Thank you! :-)
Great song. Love the vocals.
Very nice I wish to work with someone like you.dont stop!
Thanks Malen! :-)
Great song and lovely voice!
Genius work.
Thank you!
The mic is cool, but you're amazing. I'm glad there's no FX as this mix sounds superb. Its allowing the magical beauty of your vocal style to come through - fabulous 😎
Oh wow - thanks, Chris!
Uau! Muito Bom Stephanie!
Pretty voice 💯
Thanks, Brandon!
Great performance 👏
Thank you!
ok i think you just sold me this mic lolol...great track
ha ha - yeah, it's a great little mic! Glad you liked the track. :-)
the more i hear Stephanie singing the more i want to hear.
Now I'm blushing, Danny! 😊
Awesome! Really cool.
Thanks, +Zanaris Falador ! :-)
Great performance and good sounding mic
Thank you, +Mats Rosén!
awesome, really liked it!
Thanks, Doodler! :-D
이 영상보고 마이크 구입했습니다. 제 생일에 영상을 올리셨네요 ^^ 잘들었습니다. 이 마이크와 정말 잘 어울리는 보컬음색이네요~
생일 축하! 친절에 감사드립니다.
This sounds great👍
Thanks, Tom! :-)
Great song, great voice! I am considering adding the Aston to my locker. You can never have too many mics. Each artist that walks into the studio has a unique sound. Finding the best mic for them is my job. Sometimes it's a $300 mic other times a $3000 mic. As a recording engineer I would love to hear this mixed down. :-) EDIT: Found it, planning to purchase the CD...
Cheers,
Greg
Hi Gret! I agree - many mics for many purposes. ;-) Do you have any links to work that your particularly proud of? I'd like to hear what you do. I hope you enjoy the CD. :-)
Hey Stephanie, Thanks for replying. I have a few samples on Soundcloud. One Hip Hop, one Indie, and a modern rock ballad. Here is a link to the ballad. Enjoy. soundcloud.com/biosphere-studios/i-am-cassettes-believe
Hi Greg Allen ! Very nice sound! Thanks for sharing the link. I'd love to hear your opinion on the final mix of this song if you'd have time:
stephanieforryan.bandcamp.com/track/closer-than-before
Stephanie, I really enjoyed the mix as it was. As you know music is subjective. Every engineer might tweak things a little differently so it really depends on whether or not you like it and that it's what you are trying to artistically express. :-) facebook.com/biospherestudios/
Amazing!!! 10/10
Thank you! :-D
amazing
thanks!
Great track. Really enjoyed that.
Thanks, Paul!
wow so there is no eq or compression? you have a beautiful voice also !
Hi +Lewieo ! Thank you! :-D No eq, no compression, no fx whatsoever.
Stephanie Forryan this made me happy to hear. That mic matches your voice so well. Well done on the tune, but also demonstrating the Origin in a typical singer/songwriter situation.
God damn your voice is amazing
Hey I just wanted to ask would you say it's a good singing mic, with effects ?I'm an artist that makes music but only with vocals and no beats ... By the way loved your voice
Hi billy Bills, yes I think it is a good mic, also for FX. The recordings have a lot of clarity and definition. It's not as full-bodied as some mics out there (the Spirit has a bit more in that department). But I think this Origin mic brings out vocal details quite nicely, especially at that price point.
Amazing!!!
Strange how searching for reviews are on a mic and find you....Epic vocals perfecto..great mic...nice teeth 😎✌️
Thanks! I'm glad you like the mic. And the teeth. Haha! :-D
Have just bought the Aston Origin .... great mic... anyways great vid 😎✌️🎼
@@FoxyNirvana cool! Have you already had a chance to try it out?
Stephanie Forryan not fully but plan to this wk end.... got the little shock mount to slide it in... been using the Audiotechnica At 2020's....great Mics.... Aston is in another league tho... anyways nice to meet ya... 😎✌️
@@FoxyNirvana Cool! I hope you have a lot of fun with it. Nice to meet you too!
you are one to be loved
Thank you!
youre great... never stop
thank uuuu
Thank YOU! ❤️❤️❤️
What do you use to hold your mic? I'm looking forward to buy it, but the shockmount is pretty damn ugly
Hi David! You don't necessarily need a shock mount - the mic itself has fittings that screw directly to the mic stand. That's what I do most of the time and that's what I did in this video.
Totally forgot about the mic... that song was excellent.
Excellent vídeo.
Are you recommend this microphones for livestream(gameplay)?
Lord Bless your voice
Hi Felipe, this microphone would work for live streams and captures the voice very clearly - so if you like the way it sounds it would definitely be worth trying. Just keep in mind that it is not a USB microphone, so you would also need an audio interface to connect it to your computer.
what a great performance
Really Nice nice nice
Thanks, +CalmNoise! :-D
You are GOOD sister!
Thank you, Mitch! :-)
Did you use a mic pre or just apogee built in mic pres?
Hi Corey, I just used the built-in apogee pre.
Nice.
Is this song on Apple Music? I love it. From one singer to another, this is a great song. Truly. I have the origin mic so guess I need to put it to good use again.
Thank you so much, Andrew! Yes, the song is on apple music: itunes.apple.com/us/album/closer-than-before/1090663216?i=1090663225
I'm listening to your version of "Don't Blame Me" right now - you've got a great voice with a lot of detail and personality. You should DEFINITELY put that mic to good use!
Stephanie Forryan omg thank you so much! This means a lot coming from you. I’ll be uploading a few covers very soon. Gonna subscribe to you, so I hope you’ll do the same. ❤️
Also adding your songs to my Apple Music. I’m also in Apple Music under Andrew Dylan. Only issue is someone else is using that name and they uploaded a not so great rap song
@@lifeofluxuri of course! I hope you have fun recording your covers and look forward to hearing them. I'll be sure to look up non-rap you on Apple Music, too. ;-)
Sounds good
bravo
Danke!
I'm having a little trouble with this mic. I'm getting this buzz sound when I record my vocals. My voice is slightly deep and a little raspy so I thought it was just me but I asked my gf to test her vocals and I heard the same sound. The buzz was a lot less noticeable but I realized that it has to be the mic. I have it connected to a basic Focusrite Scarlette 2i2 and then to Protools. Do you think it's my signal chain? What do you suggest?
There are many possible sources of noise, only one of which is the microphone, so it's worth checking the entire signal chain. It could be due to faulty cables/connections or a lack of shielding, an electrical issue (some electricity "hums"), ground loops, incorrect gain levels, room noises that you are unaware of but the microphone is picking up (monitors, lights, refrigerators, fans, AC units, etc. can all be possible noise sources), DAW settings...
Great vocals/Tune. Came for the mic but got waaay more.
Hey, there! Could anyone tell me where the microphone is mounted? Is the rigid metal rod better than Aston's Swift shockmount? Thanks!
The mount is in the mic itself - the stand screws directly into the bottom without the need for a shockmount. If your mic stand is stable enough and you don't bump it, you might find you don't need a shockmount. I use it both with and without a shockmount, depending on the situation.
@@StephanieForryan Oh, I didn't even realize that it had a screwable bottom! That's pretty handy. Thanks very much for your awesome clear demo, and for your replies :)
@@fjrsm you're very welcome! :-)
Nice song. A little Ani in there?
Wow, thanks! If Ani made it in there then that makes me happy! :-D
I was looking for a review but holy shi* you can sing :O
Heh heh... sorry. I guess I thought I'd let the mic speak for itself. ;-) Thanks for the kind words!
great song 🔥🔥🔥
Thanks, Ricardo!
Shuch a talent
Thanks! :-)
Wasn't planning on buying another mic, started doing some research came across this demo and yup bought the aston. Lol. After hearing it hear I thought it would sound good on my singers voice and yup sure did. However I also ended up using it on electric guitars too. Killer mic but also killer catchy song. Thanks for doing this video.
Hi Rick! Glad you ended up liking the mic - I hope you get a lot of use out of it! Thanks for the kind words. :-)
Stephanie Forryan the mic will get tons of use. In the process of tracking vocals for tracks with it. You should be getting some advertising money from aston. Lol.
It's always great to find another trusty piece of gear - and it's always a lot of fun testing mics!
Stephanie Forryan Yeah agreed. I'm not much of a singer but had just bought a mxl v69 for my singer a few months back, swapped the tube in it of course. And now it has become a paperweight. If you play electric at all try the aston on a guitar cab paired with a 57 off axis. Whoa! Especially for cleans it's awesome!
Thanks for the tip - I'm always looking for new ideas!
Hello Stephanie, i saw you used the spirit because of your highs.. - would you think the origin would be fine for a guy with a dark voice?
Hi David, I think it really depends on the sound you're going for. The "Origin" seems to be more "in your face", than the "Spirit" so that might be good for a dark male voice to bring it to the front of the mix.
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Haha! I hope you have as much fun with it as I do! It's a great "little tin can". :-D
i came here for the mic, but i loved the song. The Aston sounded great, great job recording it. Does the video contain the raw audio files? Thanks for the video!
Hi +ART D! All of the audio files completely dry, simply recorded with the preamp from my interface - no additional hardware, FX, or mastering. All I did when I mixed this was adjust the volume of the individual tracks.
Groovy gitarplaying!
Thanks, Nils! :-)
Hey! What stand are you using for the hook directly into the Aston Origin?
Hi +ShadowsFate! I'm not sure I completely understand your question. Do you want to know how the mic is attached to the mic stand? If so: It is possible to screw the stand directly into the bottom of the mic, no other equipment needed.
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sE Electronics X1 Vocal Pack
Blue Mic Bluebird
Aston Origin
which one?
Hi Ali,
mic's are always a matter of taste and it depends on what you want to record. I can't say much about the other two mics, but the Origin has served me well.
For the vocals in the back do you pan them ?
Hi Nicholas, I normally pan backing vocals. I can't remember exactly what I did here since it was a while back now, but when I mixed the song, it's possible I may have used panning to help people hear the individual tracks a bit better.
The song is quote good!
Thank you, Javier! :-)
Great mic, great song! +1 sub :)
I Love this, and the song is amazing and the mic is amazing. I'm getting this mic. May I ask what software do you use to get your audio on youtube. I am trying to start my youtube channel but have no idea how to get the audio on there and its sounds crisp like this
Hi Latifah! I think this is a great mic for the price class - it captures a lot of detail and clarity. I record and mix the audio in Logic Pro, then export that .wav file and import it into my video editing program (Adobe Premiere). But you can pretty much use any software. Are you using a mac or a PC?
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Hey Stephanie! Im doing a hip hop album and wondering if you would like to get on a hook! I have a hook written for a song I think you would kill! Its super simple too! Compensation would be given! how can I get in touch?
Hi James - that sounds like it could be really fun! You can e-mail me at music@stephanieforryan.com
Awsome Stephanie! Ill be in touch soon. It probably wont be for a couple weeks though, but I wont forget! :)
Great. Looking forward to it!
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Well I can assure you that this microphone have passed the test! (*_*)
+Rob Monette I agree! I definitely give it two thumbs up. :-)
you are so great songer,and you are beautiful,greeting from Serbia :D
Thanks, CairouzG! Greetings to Serbia. :-)
you have talent.. would love to work with you some day
Thanks Jasper. :-)
Zeiţă!
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Danke!
No fx, but preamp?
Hi Juan, I used the preamp in my audio interface (an Apogee Duet Firewire).
What preamp ?
hey your voice is beautiful ! I would love to do a song with you let me know if thats possible?!
Thank you! I don't have time for any collaborations at the moment but I'd like to hear what you do - can you post a link to your music?
Well, well. My hesitation of wether to buy this mic is now gone. :)
Glad I could help. ;-)
just make sure you dont vape into it or around it too heavy. learning from that mistake now
aww yeah... i saw lots of hype from aston at namm... hearing it now is disappointing, its high frequencies are harsh and brittle like those of cheap chinese mics. Damn, and they look so cool too. you may want to consider modding it. Great vocals and song btw :)
Hi +AJ Afterparty! What mics do you use for your productions? And if you were able to mod this mic, what would you do? BTW: Thanks for the kind words! :-)
+Stephanie Forryan wait, the vocal was raw right? Or did you add EQ? I use a Neumann u87 =p. If you want to send me an email I can send you a list of places that can mod it. I would definitely change the capsule to an rk12 if you like crispy highs or a rk47 if you like darker tones. Ajafterparty at gmail dot com
Ooooooh, fancy schmancy! I love me a good Neumann! ;-) Thanks for the address, I'll get in touch. And yes, the vocal is raw, no EQ. As a side note: Have you heard the Aston Spirit mic? If so, what did you think of that one? I did a similar test and thought that one suited my purposes better than the Origin.
Nice mic but what a beautiful song!
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Thank you. :-)