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Studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, room mic, piano
Tube-Type True Condenser Microphone
1.26" / 32.00mm
Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omnidirectional (9 patterns selectable at PS-12 power supply)
Dual-sided 32mm center-terminated gold-sputtered Mylar (6 micron)
20Hz - 20kHz +/- 3dB
<=250 Ohms / transformer isolated
136dB (0.5% THD at 1000Hz) 146dB with pad engaged
78dB
35dB
Male XLR 7 pin with special power supply & cables
6072A
80 Hz 6dB/octave Switch
-10dB Switch
Dedicated PS-12 Power Supply with selectable 115/230 VAC capability
Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body
237 x 46mm / 9.33 x 1.81"
0.8kg / 1.76lbs
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The Avantone "Cabernet (C-series)" mics are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics. The CV-12 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance is comparable to some of the fine vintage tube mics of the 1950's & 1960's but at a fraction of their cost! Avantone rugged CV-12 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of brass. Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and grill. The transformer coupled tube circuitry has its origins in famous European vintage designs.
Any studio can proudly offer the CV-12 as a primary vocal mic. It exudes class visually as well as sonically. Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability. The versatile CV-12 mic is able to produce professional results with a warm, pleasing sonic character. The included Custom Retro Shockmount is superb in allowing a precise positioning of the mic while inhibiting the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results.