Aston Element Microphone Bundle

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$80.90excluding VAT

Estimated delivery: 23rd - 25th June 2025

2-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Key Features

Side-fire active dynamic microphone
Revolutionary Ridyon capsule technology
Unique magnetic pop filter attachment
Widest frequency response in its class

Aston Element Microphone Bundle Overview

The Aston Element Microphone Bundle is a game-changer for vocalists and acoustic instrument recordings. Combining the best attributes of dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphones, the Element stands out with its Ridyon capsule technology. Built from the core of an active dynamic microphone that features a moving coil design and an in-built preamp activated by phantom power, the Element provides a depth usually only seen on ribbon designs and the wide frequency response and detail of a condenser.

The Element’s design is not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing, with a backlit purple badge that indicates when it's receiving power and adds a touch of illumination. The innovative magnetic pop filter and shock mount system included in this bundle make it easier to set up and provide cleaner recordings by reducing handling noise and plosives. Developed with extensive input from over 4000 music industry professionals, the Element truly reflects the preferences and needs of its users, earning its place as the world's first 'People's Microphone'.

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Ridyon capsule innovation

The heart of the Aston Element lies in its groundbreaking Ridyon capsule, a marvel of engineering that combines the best aspects of dynamic, condenser, and ribbon microphone technologies. This capsule ensures high sensitivity and an extended frequency response, offering the crisp highs of a condenser, the robust lows of a dynamic, and the smooth, natural midrange of a ribbon microphone. It’s designed for versatility and performance, enabling artists and producers to capture studio-quality sound across a variety of settings and applications, all without the typical compromises.

Sound chosen by you

The Aston Element's sonic signature was crafted with direct input from thousands of music industry professionals. This collaborative approach ensured that the microphone not only meets but exceeds the expectations of vocalists and engineers. By using this feedback, the Element delivers an unmatched blend of clarity, warmth, and dynamic range, making it the microphone of choice for capturing true-to-life vocal performances and the intricate nuances of acoustic instruments. It's a testament to the power of community and innovation in achieving studio-grade sound quality.

Magnetic magic

The Aston Element redefines ease of use with its unique, magnetic pop filter. This ingenious solution attaches instantly, providing effective plosive and sibilance reduction without compromising the microphone's performance. It represents a leap forward in microphone accessory design, combining practicality with innovation. The filter's seamless integration ensures that your recordings are crystal clear, highlighting the Element's commitment to capturing every detail of your performance without unwanted artifacts. Additionally bundled with a proprietary shockmount, your recordings are free from not only sibilance and plosives, but also handling noise and unwanted rumble from movement.

Reviews

"Aston’s Element is packed full of innovative design technology and outperforms many more expensive microphones. A brilliant all-rounder, it’s particularly good for vocals yet can handle bass and volume easily." MusicTech Magazine (read the full review here)

"The Element is like a breath of fresh air in the affordable microphone market." Sound on Sound (read the full review here)

"When I told (the engineers) that the cost of the mic, cradle and pop shield was under £160 they couldn’t quite believe it.” Making Music (read the full review here)

Features

Unique active moving coil microphone for recording vocals and instruments
Revolutionary Ridyon capsule technology delivers a wide and clear frequency range
In-built preamp circuitry requires phantom power to use
Glowing backlit purple badge indicates phantom power
Unique waveform contoured chassis reduces unwanted noise and ensures smooth signals
Innovative magnetic pop filter included for easy setup and plosive reduction
Includes proprietary shockmount for preventing handling noise
Eco-friendly packaging
Designed by committee with the feedback of 4000 musicians and engineers voting on the sound
Eco-friendly re-usable and recyclable protective packaging
10-year warranty assures long-term use