Boutique Condenser Microphones

All Roswell microphones have:

  • A large-diaphragm capsule, plated with pure gold.
  • A handcrafted circuit made with top-quality components.
  • Premium flight case and shockmount.
  • 12-month warranty (doubles to two years with registration).
  • Field-proven performance in commercial and home studios.
  • 5-star reviews from customers, industry experts (Tape Op, Recording Magazine, Pro Sound News) and Youtube educators

Comparison Chart

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Delphos II

Colares

Aztec
Capsule Type: K67 CK12 CK12
Circuit Topology: transformerless, electronically balanced single-stage JFET/transformer single triode (6072)/transformer
Mic Voicing: Tonally neutral, smooth response, unhyped top, full bass Open top end, rich bass, harmonically rich, "larger than life" Similar to the Colares in Cardioid; 4kHz presence boost appears in narrower patterns

Delphos II

Colares

Aztec
Delphos II mic in shockmount Colares mic in Shockmount Aztec mic in shockmount

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We recommend the Delphos II for nearly any source in the studio. With its neutral tonality and three patterns, it captures the source with high resolution and fidelity. It is the sort of mic you'll find yourself trying first, before your former go-to choices.

  • Vocals
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Strings

Sonic profile:

  • Neutral response
  • Unhyped top end
  • Accurate transients
  • Low noise
  • Low distortion

The Colares is our flagship FET condenser mic. It is our best-seller for a "big vocal" sound.

  • Vocals
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Bass instruments

Sonic profile:

  • Upper midrange detail
  • Neutral top end
  • Harmonic saturation
  • Transient compression
  • Low noise

The Aztec is our first tube microphone. Modeled after the vintage ElaM 251, it captures a harmonically rich sound with surprising intimacy even at farther placements (18-24 inches).

  • Vocals
  • Acoustic guitar
  • Drum overheads
  • Strings

Sonic profile:

  • Extended top end "air"
  • Harmonic saturation
  • Transient compression

What's in YOUR microphone?

We build Roswell microphones the old-fashioned way, using the best through-hole components in the world. Every part is handpicked based on its contribution to the sound of the mic. Roswell Pro Audio mics are boutique designs, made in small batches... just not priced that way.

No Shortcuts

Every Roswell mic is soldered by hand, "burned in" for 24-72 hours on our proprietary conditioning fixture, then tested for sensitivity, noise, plosive performance, frequency response, polarity, and distortion. Our rigorous test procedures guarantee each mic's quality.