A voice shaped by the people

The Element Project was the first of its kind — hold a voting session among musicians, engineers, and producers, fine-tuning a microphone’s voicing until the majority is impressed. Aston spent over 18 months developing the Element, with 15 months dedicated to the Ridyon capsule design, and three months putting the Element through its paces with input from the recording community.

Active moving coil is the first of its kind

Aston Microphones explains the Element’s Ridyon capsule technology is completely unique, distinct from condenser, dynamic, and ribbon mic capsules. It actually combines the best elements from all three mic classes to create something completely new. The sound of the Element boasts the sensitivity of a condenser, the low-end punch of a dynamic, and the smooth, natural sound of a ribbon. As an active microphone, it does require phantom power, the presence of which is indicated by Element’s purple badge. Engineers are impressed with Element’s full sound and fast transient response, delivering a vibrant sound that’s perfect for lead vocals.