Congratulations to @clintlagerberg for winning the special edition ESSENCE RS - Remote Streaming Studio Condenser giveaway!
Upon trying it for the first time Clint said:
"Holy smokes!!! Just tracked acoustic guit on the electronic setting… Sounded as good as any mic I’ve used at Paisley’s or Blackbird in Nashville!"
Safe to say it’s already getting put to good use!
There was unfortunately a bit of a shipping delay and we wanted him to have it before announcing the winner. Thanks for your patience with the late reveal!
And thanks again to everyone who entered! Make sure you're following @aimaudioberlin so you don't miss any future promotions.
#geargiveaway #AudioTech #microphones #recordinggear #audioengineer
Different mic polar patterns and use case scenarios👇
Figure 8 – “2 for 1”
Figure 8 picks up sound from the front and back with strong side axis rejection. This makes Figure 8 perfect for recording two vocalists at the same time, as well as for stereo configurations where isolation between microphones is required.
Super Cardioid – Precision & Isolation
Super Cardioid offers a tighter focus than cardioid, with excellent side rejection and a controlled rear pickup. This is ideal for point source micing in ensemble recordings, avoiding feedback in live settings and situations where minimising bleed is critical.
Cardioid – The “Go To”
Your best bet for most situations, cardioid is the standard pickup pattern for a reason. It has a dry and direct sound with high off axis rejection, making it equally capable for a wide range of sources from vocals to acoustic guitars, pianos and beyond.
Wide Cardioid – A Balanced Approach
A mix between cardioid and omni, wide cardioid offers a more open response while still retaining some directionality. The result is a fuller and more spacious capture, and the reduced proximity effect also lends well for close micing of sources.
Omni – Natural & Open
Omni picks up sound equally from all directions, yielding a very natural tonality with minimal proximity effect. This makes it an ideal pattern for ensemble recordings and capturing the character of the room itself.
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INSPIRE by Aim Audio is a true multipattern condenser studio microphone with a first-of-its-kind switchable Transformer/FET balanced output switch for instant tonal variation on the fly.
Find out more on our website via the link in bio!
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How can ESSENCE enhance your recording workflow?
Here at Aim Audio, we build tools that bring premium sonics and practical versatility to everyday recording sessions without the premium price tag.
ESSENCE (seen here), the streamlined sibling to our flagship microphone INSPIRE, distils that philosophy into its purest form.
Its single-pattern cardioid design may appear minimal, but every feature was engineered to elevate your recording workflow.
Whether it's the patented switchable Transformer/Electronically balanced output offering instant tonal variety on the spot, an onboard Peak Level Indicator to warn you if levels are getting a bit hot, the direct-to-stand mounting or the optional ORBIT shock mount's 190° of rotation, ESSENCE gives you versatility without sacrificing simplicity.
Find out how ESSENCE could enhance your workflow via the link in bio.
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The setup vs. the final result.
We were so thrilled at the response to our last video that we had to share a little bit of the process making it. Turns out the cheapest electric turntable on Amazon isn't the most reliable. 😅
Luckily our INSPIRE microphone still performed excellently despite the circumstances.
Check out the pinned post on our page @aimaudioberlin to see the finished result! #diyrecording #mictechnique #behindthescenes #audioengineering #microphones
🎙️Link in Bio ⬅️ „Die Vorstellung war: Ich nehme mein Mikrofon, lasse es einfach in die Spinne reinsliden – und es sitzt sofort sicher. Auch kopfüber.“
In der neuen Studiosofa Podcast Episode spricht Xavier Presser von AIM Audio nicht nur über Mikrofonklang, sondern auch darüber, warum die ORBIT-Spinne so entwickelt wurde, wie sie heute ist.
Keine fummeligen Schrauben.
Keine umständlichen Winkel-Anpassungen.
Keine nervigen Mikrofonhalterungen im Studioalltag.
Stattdessen:
🎤 schnelles Einsetzen
🎚️ flexible Positionierung
🎹 einfacher Einsatz an Piano, Overheads oder Gitarrenamps
🔄 Rotation ohne den kompletten Ständer neu auszurichten
Genau solche kleinen Details zeigen, wie viel Praxis-Erfahrung in die Entwicklung der AIM Audio Mikrofone eingeflossen ist.
Die komplette Folge hört ihr jetzt im Studiosofa Podcast. 🎙️
🎁 Zusätzlich verlosen wir gemeinsam mit AIM Audio ein AIM Audio Essence Mikrofon!
So könnt ihr teilnehmen:
→ folgt @aimaudioberlin und @soundandrecording.magazin
→ kommentiert dieses Reel
→ und verratet uns, warum gerade ihr das Mikrofon in eurem Studio einsetzen möchtet
Viel Glück und viel Spaß mit der Folge! 🎙️
🎙️Link in Bio ⬅️ „Wir haben die verschiedensten Kapseln in Doppelblindtests ausprobiert – egal ob center terminated oder edge terminated.“
In der neuen Studiosofa Podcast Episode spricht Xavier Presser von AIM Audio darüber, wie die finale Kapsel für die Inspire- und Essence-Mikrofone ausgewählt wurde.
Spannend dabei: Die Entscheidung basierte nicht auf Marken, Erfahrungen oder technischen Vorurteilen – sondern ausschließlich auf dem Klang.
🎙️ Blindtests statt Erwartungshaltung
🎧 Fokus auf echte Klangwahrnehmung
🔊 Vergleich unterschiedlichster Kapseltypen
🧠 Keine Beeinflussung durch „die kennt man doch“
Das Ziel: Ein möglichst starkes Fundament für einen vielseitigen und modernen Mikrofonklang zu schaffen.
Die komplette Folge hört ihr jetzt im Studiosofa Podcast. 🎙️
🎁 Zusätzlich verlosen wir gemeinsam mit AIM Audio ein AIM Audio Essence Mikrofon!
So könnt ihr teilnehmen:
→ folgt @aimaudioberlin und @soundandrecording.magazin
→ kommentiert dieses Reel
→ und verratet uns, warum gerade ihr das Mikrofon in eurem Studio einsetzen möchtet
Viel Glück und viel Spaß mit der Folge! 🎙️
What's the #1 thing you look for in new gear?
If it's versatility: Adapt to any session with INSPIRE's first-of-its-kind Transformer/FET balanced output switch, multiple polar patterns with reversible cardioid modes and ORBIT’s 190° of positioning freedom.
If it's build quality: Hand-assembled in our Berlin workshop, we use only the finest components and world-class NTI equipment in our custom semi-anechoic cabin to test and calibrate each and every microphone.
If it's value: We made it our mission to keep the pricing within reach of the average creator. The INSPIRE + Pack retails at €829 EUR / £729 GBP / $999 USD.
Whatever you're looking for, chances are you'll find it in the INSPIRE + Pack.
Find your nearest dealer or shop direct via the link in bio!
#studiogear #audioengineering #proaudio #audiogear #musictech
🎙️AIM Audio – Wie entsteht ein modernes Studiomikrofon?
In der neuen Episode des Studiosofa Podcasts sprechen wir mit Xavier Presser von AIM Audio über die Entwicklung der Studiomikrofone Inspire und Essence – von der ersten Idee bis zur Endmontage in Berlin.
Gemeinsam tauchen wir tief in Themen wie Kapselauswahl, Qualitätskontrolle, Akustik, internationale Entwicklungsprozesse und die klanglichen Unterschiede zwischen übertragerlosen und übertragerbasierten Mikrofonen ein.
Außerdem geht es um:
🎚️ moderne Mikrofonentwicklung zwischen Technik und Gehör
🎧 warum Referenzhören über Lautsprecher UND Kopfhörer wichtig ist
🏭 Studiomikrofone „Made in Berlin“
🎤 praktische Features für echte Studiosituationen
🔊 und die Frage, wie subjektiv Mikrofonklang eigentlich wirklich ist
🎁 Zusätzlich verlosen wir gemeinsam mit AIM Audio ein AIM Audio Essence Mikrofon!
So könnt ihr teilnehmen:
→ folgt @aimaudioberlin und @soundandrecording.magazin
→ kommentiert dieses Reel
→ und verratet uns, warum gerade ihr das Mikrofon in eurem Studio einsetzen möchtet
Viel Glück und viel Spaß mit der Folge! 🎙️
Bite + Body: pairing a condenser with a dynamic mic to record an amp cabinet. Have you tried this method?
In this session with @grimsongram at @thefamousgoldwatch in Berlin, engineer @bobspencerguitarist combines the classic bite of an SM57 dynamic with the body and extended frequency response of the Aim Audio INSPIRE condenser microphone.
Additionally, the switchable output Transformer on INSPIRE smoothed out some pokey transients and added a pinch of harmonic saturation to the low and high end, perfectly complementing the 57's mid-range focus.
Resulting in an appropriately thick and full-range tone for the intentionally minimal production.
Hear it in full with Grimson performing "Little Prayer" at the Famous Gold Watch via the link in bio and follow @aimaudioberlin for more.
#recordinggear #recordingtechniques #audioproduction #berlinmusic #mictechnique
The sound of German engineering at a fraction of the cost.
We wanted to bring the top shelf sonics of much more expensive microphones down to an accessible price point without compromising on quality or craftsmanship. Not such an easy task, but one we were committed to making a reality.
The capsule was chosen after months of double-blind listening tests with industry experts, every component carefully selected—or custom designed, like our Toroidal Transformer—and each feature is specifically meant to improve your day-to-day recording workflow.
And because everything is assembled, tested and calibrated by hand in our Berlin workshop, you can trust that uncompromising quality is built into every microphone.
Find out more about our story on our website and follow @aimaudioberlin to stay up to date with all things Aim. #audiotechnology #madeinberlin #studiomicrophone #mictech #microphones
Sunday vibes ~
Unwind from the week with the smooth sounds of NY session saxophonist @thesaxophonewarrior playing through an Aim Audio INSPIRE.
INSPIRE's switchable output Transformer adds some richness to the lows, while smoothing out the aggressive highs without sounding flat. With cardioid mode for a clean and direct capture, an 80Hz low cut to remove any unnecessary low end and a -10dB pad for good measure, INSPIRE provides a faithful capture that's as vibey as the licks you're playing into it.
#saxophonist #saxophonegram #microphones #mictechnique #studiorecording
No but seriously...
Why are most shock mounts so big, bulky and inflexible?
We here at Aim Audio wanted to do better for our INSPIRE and ESSENCE microphones so we designed ORBIT, our custom 190° rotating shock mount, to be as simple and effective as possible.
Complete with our magnetic Resorber ring and reversible SENTRY pop filter: its low-profile design was built for ultimate flexibility and superior resonance suppression.
Find out more via the link in bio and follow us to stay up to date with all things Aim.
#shockmount #mictech #audioinnovation #studiorecording #audioengineering
