Avantone Pro CV-12

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!

Our 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.

Features

• 9-Pattern Tube Microphone w/ dual 32mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsules
• -10 dB pad  &  80 Hz LF metal roll off toggle switches
• Hand selected Russian made 6072A Tube
• Each CV-12 Mic has a serial number

Uses Include:

• Studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, room mic, piano

Standard Included Items:

• Avantone CV-12 Tube Microphone
• Avantone Custom Retro Shockmount W/ Extra Elastic bands
• Avantone PS-12 Multi-Pattern Power supply with cables
• Elegant padded genuine wooden mic box
• Premium Grade 6072A Tube
• Padded aluminum storage / travel case
• Owner's Manual

Specifications

Type

Tube-Type True Condenser Microphone

Capsule

Dual-sided 32mm center-terminated gold-sputtered Mylar (6 micron)

Polar Patterns

9 patterns selectable at PS-12 power supply

Frequency Response

20Hz - 20kHz +/- 3dB

Output Impedance

<=250 Ohms / transformer isolated

Maximum SPL

136dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz) 146dB with pad engaged

Equivalent noise level

<17dB

S/N Ratio

78dB

Sensitivity

-35dB

Output Connector

Male XLR 7 pin w/ special power supply & cables

Tube Type

6072A

High-Pass Switch

80 Hz 6dB/octave Switch

Attenuation Switch -10dB Switch

Power Requirements

dedicated PS-12 Power Supply w/ selectable 115/230 VAC capability

Finish

Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body

Weight

.8 kgs / 1.8 lbs

Dimensions

237mm x 46mm  /  9.5" x 1.8"