Avantone CV-12

Avantone's CV-12 9-pattern tube microphone with dual 32mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsules. Includes -10dB pad & 80Hz LF roll off switches. Includes 1 "Hand selected" Russian-made 6072A Tube.The Avantone "Cabernet (C-series)" mics from Avant Electronics are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance... moreand specifications of much higher priced mics.The Avantone CV-12 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to some of the very finest vintage tube vocal mics, but at a fraction of their cost.The 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.Avantone CV-12 Includes:Padded wooden boxShockmountMetal road caseAvantone CV-12 Specifications:Output Impedance: < = 250 ohms/transformer isolatedMaximum SPL: 136dB (0.5% THD @ 1000 Hz) 146dB with pad engagedEquivalent Nosie Level: < 17dBS/N Ratio: 78dBSensitivity: -35dBOutput Connector: Male XLR 7-pin with special power supply & cablesTube Type: (1) tube included - 6072AHigh-Pass Switch: 80Hz 6dB/octave switchAttenuation Switch: -10dB switchFinish: Polished Nickel trim/Metallic Cabernet Red BodyWeight: 1.8 lbsDimensions: 9.5" x 1.8" Avantone CV-12 Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone with Dual 32mm Capsules.