Voicing 1 Comparison: https://youtu.be/00Fl2m_J-q0Today i review the Aston Apex, a handheld dynamic. This mic has two different voicings giving you different EQ curves, active electronics giving the mic a very healthy output level, and it offers a unique and robust feeling build quality. The sound is either V-shaped or upper mid focussed depending on the voicing you use. I found that it suffered in two primary areas: plosive rejection and handling noise rejection.RECORDING SETTINGS:Interface: Focsurite Scarlett 18i20 4th GenConversion: 24-bit / 48kHzGain: 40dB (+48v Phantom Power On)Boosted in Post: +10dBSPECS:Polar Pattern: CardioidFreq Response : 20Hz - 16khzSensitivity: -62dB to -50dB (depending on active/passive & switch position)Max SPL: 115dB to 147dB (depending on active/passive & switch position)Equivalent Noise Level: 5dBBuy the Aston Apex(Affiliate Link)Sweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/apexThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/594390Buy the Focusrite 18i20 4th Gen - (Affiliate Links)Amazon: https://geni.us/18i204thSweetwater: https://sweetwater.sjv.io/18i204thB&H Photo: https://bhpho.to/3DLyvHfThomann: https://thmn.to/thoprod/596531NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): As an associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. For more info check my FAQ page links below.00:00 - Intro 00:26 - What’s in the Box00:44 - Build Quality / Walkthrough01:16 - Specifications01:28 - Polar Pattern Test (Tone / Rotation)01:43 - Plosive Test02:03 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test02:21 - Background Noise Test 02:34 - Untreated Room Test02:54 - Shock Rejection Test 03:15 - Mic Resonance Tap Test03:31 - Handling Noise Rejection Test03:51 - Cup the Mic Test04:10 - Voicing Switch Demo (Voice 1 vs. Voice 2)05:33 - Shure SM58 Comparison05:56 - Sennheiser E835 Comparison06:21 - sE Electronics V7 Comparison06:46 - Shure Beta 58a Comparison07:13 - Audix OM3 Comparison07:42 - Mojave MA-D Comparison08:10 - Sennheiser E935 Comparison08:38 - Beyerdynamic TG V70d Comparison09:14 - Audio Technica AT2010 Comparison09:43 - Lewitt MTP350Cm Comparison10:09 - Earthworks SR117 Comparison10:33 - Neumann U87 Ai Comparison11:03 - Music Test (voicing 2) 13:03 - Pros & Cons14:41 - Overall Thoughts16:48 - Recommendation