For a limited time, the award-winning ESSENCE condenser microphone from Berlin is now available at a significantly lower price.
Effective June 1st, 2026, the ESSENCE drops from its original $699 MAP (€629 Europe / £549 UK ERP) to just $499 MAP (€399 / £349).
This isn’t just a discount. This is Aim Audio making one of today’s most innovative German-made studio microphones significantly more accessible to creators who demand pro performance, all without much of the usual “top-end” price premium.
Manufactured in Berlin, Germany, ESSENCE isn’t another safe, lacklustre condenser or a copy of a tried and true staple either. It’s the first microphone in the world to feature our patented switchable and level matched transformer-balanced or electronically-balanced output, giving users instant tonal flexibility on the fly. Additional professional features include an onboard peak indicator, dimmable backlit controls and direct-to-stand mounting.
“This price reduction is the result of cost optimization in our Berlin facility” said Xavier Presser, VP of Engineering at Aim Audio. “By refining our manufacturing process, we’ve been able to bring the price of ESSENCE down to a level never seen before for this class of microphone. We’ve always believed that high-end studio tools should be accessible to more creators and we’re proud to make ESSENCE more attainable, without compromising the quality and innovation Aim is known for”.
ESSENCE is truly a next-generation studio weapon and is a serious opportunity for producers and musicians who aspire to work with higher end tools. Built by creators for creators, it delivers professional studio performance, with genuine innovation.
The future sound of Berlin is now within closer reach than ever!
ESSENCE Main features include:
- All-metal housing, with unique resonance-busting oval design
- Class-leading audio performance
- Ultra-low 8 dBA self-noise and exceptional headroom (>140 dBA at 0.05% THD)
- Patented switchable and level-matched Transformer or Electronic (FET) balanced output stages
- Custom-wound Toroidal Audio Transformer with VITROPERM core
- 1” Large Diaphragm True Condenser Capsule (6 micron Gold Sputtered Mylar)
- Sound chosen by double-blind listening tests, steered by industry professionals
- Integrated Peak-Level Metering
- Backlit Controls (dimmable and lockable)
- Built-in direct-to-stand mounting
- -10 dB Pad
- 80 Hz Low Cut Switch
- Powered by regular 48 V Phantom Power
- Made in Berlin, Germany
The promotion runs until October 1st, 2026 or while stocks last, and is available via Aim Audio’s web-store and authorised dealers worldwide.
Pricing and Availability: ESSENCE
$499 US MAP (excl. local sales Tax) / 399 € Euro ERP / £349 GBP ERP
Available now.
Aim Audio is distributed worldwide by Audio Distribution Group.
For all sales/dealer enquiries, please contact ADG directly – sales@audiodistributiongroup.com