The Lewitt Ray Aura microphone has distance-sensing technology that is like autofocus, but for your voice. Check them out.
I love a good microphone, but I’m always leery of gimmicks. So when I was sent the Lewitt Ray Aura Large-Diaphragm Condenser mic and was told it uses sensor-based technology to precisely adapt to speaking level, tone, and distance from the mic, my first thought was, «I’ll believe it when I see it.»
It took me all of 60 seconds of testing to become a believer. This mic is impressive in ways I never thought possible. But before I get into my thoughts, I want to lay out the specs.
Included in the box, you’ll find the microphone itself, a magnetic pop filter, a windscreen, shock mount, and a mic bag.
The feature that I was most interested in experimenting with is the Aura technology, which automatically adjusts your voice’s level and tone depending on your physical distance from the mic. The mic’s press release says it’s like autofocus, but for your voice: «You can move naturally in front of the microphone, and your sound will stay consistent.»
To test it out, I connected everything to my MacBook Pro, attached the mic to a stand, and sat down to see how it worked.
