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Aston Element £159

CONTACT WHO: Aston Microphones WEB: astonmics.com KEY FEATURES Cardioid pattern, Magnetic clip on pop shield and shockmount, Phantom power needed

The Element can hold its own against popular options like Shure’s SM7B

I’ll start this review with the conclusion that the Element is a total success, that easily outperforms microphones that cost double and even triple the price. There, I’ve said

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