Aston Microphones Origin

I bought the Origin mainly to be used for vocal recording. The mic is packaged nicely and the use of recyclable materials is a big plus. The build quality of the mic is very good. All materials feel sturdy and rugged, and it feels like a proper solid piece of audio equipment. Switches are snappy and firm. Aesthetically speaking, the mic is very nice to look at. It has a DYI look to it, and combined with the good materials I'm really liking the vibe it's giving off. It feels like a tool you want to start working with and get your hands dirty. The sound of the Origin is very focused and open. I tried a combination of falsetto vocals and full voice, and it managed to capture both in impressive detail and effectiveness. It seems to respond very well to vocal mic technique variations which makes it enjoyable to work with. It's very hard to think of bad things to say about this microphone, and for the price it's hard to imagine anything better. It of course lacks the functionality of the Spirit mic, but that is to be expected. I don't have the spirit so I can't make comparisons between the two.