If you're a podcaster, voice-over artist, singer, or instrumentalist looking for a quality studio microphone that won't break the bank, Aston is confident their Element is the mic for you. You see, the mic was developed with your help: Aston conducted open-submission blind listening tests with the public at large until the company settled on the right materials and technologies, giving you a studio-quality sound tailored for vocals and acoustic instruments, whether they're miked in the studio or at home. In the construction of this mic, Aston devised a new capsule technology called Ridyon, which borrows the best qualities of three capsule designs in common use (dymic, ribbon, and condenser). The non-techy takeaway: if you're looking for a mic that'll pick up the nuances of your voice while minimizing the room around you, this is a great choice. The mic ships with its own interl pop filter and a proprietary shockmount. The Aston Element was developed in conjunction with the musicians and producers who would ultimately be using it. More than 4000 people signed-up to participate in a series of blind listening tests, the results of which guided the Aston engineers in modifying the prototypes, until Element was outperforming not only direct rival mics but some far costlier options too. Bundle includes a Closed-Back Studio Monitor Headphones offer a solution for experiencing rich and tural sound when listening to music through a mobile device or monitoring a podcast on your computer. Plus a XLR-XLR cable. Box Contains Aston Microphones Element Microphone Bundle Element Pop Filter Element Shockmount Polsen Studio Monitor Headphone XLR-XLR Cable 10-Year