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    Roswell Pro Audio Introduces Aurora: a Boutique Premium, All-Purpose Studio Condenser Mic

    Noted Mic Expert Matt McGlynn Debuts New Large-Diaphragm Studio Workhorse

     

    Sebastopol, CA—April 15, 2016—Roswell Pro Audio® has announced the Aurora, a premium, all-purpose studio condenser microphone, featuring an unhyped and natural frequency response, high sensitivity, and low self-noise.

     

    Describing the Aurora, Roswell founder Matt McGlynn said, “We built this mic for recording engineers looking for an ultra-clean FET sound. It works particularly well on vocals and acoustic guitar, where its balanced frequency response, low noise, and high output outperform most competitive offerings.” Added McGlynn: “I think the Aurora will be an eye-opening, and ear-opening upgrade for project studio owners accustomed to buying mass-produced mics. The Aurora’s high sensitivity means that singers will hear more music and less hiss in their recorded tracks.”

     

    The microphone uses a highly optimized transformerless circuit, which provides a pristine, low-distortion signal path. Two switches provide a choice of Cardioid and Omni polar patterns, and a 10 dB pad. The mic has a frequency range of 20 Hz to 16 kHz, with a response curve carefully tailored to provide full lows, neutral mids, and high-frequency detail without sibilance. Its sensitivity is 40mV/Pa, with a self-noise level conservatively rated at 12dBA. The mic’s 7.25ʹʹ x 2ʹʹ body is made of heavy brass, finished in black. The brass mesh grille is brushed silver.

     

    The microphone’s circuit is built by hand in the US, using the finest components sourced from around the world, including low-noise NOS transistors and audiophile capacitors. Each Aurora is assembled in California, burned in, and extensively tested after manufacturing to ensure the best possible performance. 

     

    Describing his exacting construction and testing standards, McGlynn said, “Because we build and test each Aurora in-house, we take steps that mass-produced brands wouldn’t dream of. For instance, we match capacitors within each mic, and manually bias every JFET to ensure the highest possible sound pressure level with minimal distortion.” Added McGlynn: “After assembly, we put every Aurora through an acoustic sweep test to measure its response. We modify each circuit individually to set its high-frequency peak and rolloff. After that, we burn in each microphone for 24 hours, and then conduct final listening tests and QC inspections. We defined this process to ensure that every Roswell microphone delivers superior performance.”

     

    The Aurora includes an elastic shock mount, a vinyl storage pouch, and a compact flight case.

    The Aurora is available now from Roswell Pro Audio’s network of U.S. dealers at a US MAP of $749. Non-US customers can purchase the microphone directly from http://roswellproaudio.com/

     

     

     

     

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    About Roswell Pro Audio

    Roswell Pro Audio was founded in 2015 by microphone expert and historian, Matt McGlynn, with the express goal of delivering boutique mic quality at affordable prices. The company’s first microphone, the “Mini K47,” has quietly become the go-to choice on sources as diverse as guitar, vocals, and piano at hundreds of studios since the mic’s introduction.

     

    As creator of the RecordingHacks.com website, with its extensive database detailing hundreds of microphones, McGlynn spent years researching and analyzing the best microphones in the world. He then applied that expertise to designing circuit upgrade kits and replacement capsules for the “DIY audio” community, via Microphone-Parts.com. Now, with Roswell Pro Audio, McGlynn has distilled this knowledge even further by creating a distinctive line of stellar-sounding boutique microphones that consistently perform far above their price class. For more information, visit http://roswellproaudio.com/

     




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