Avantone Pro CV12 32mm large diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Avantone Pro CV12 32mm large diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Any one of Avantone’s beautiful, Cabernet series mics are more than just a pretty face. On the outside the tuff as nails CV-12 features a precision milled brass hull, woven metal grill, and accents of polished nickel. On the inside, you’ll find top notch design, immaculate construction, and the finest materials. Expect outstanding performance, and faithful reliability. 

The CV-12 is a large diaphragm tube-based condenser mic, designed to perform like the world-famous European tube mics of the 40’s, 50’s and 60’s. Although the Vacuum tube is virtually obsolete, it remains irreplaceable in the audio world. Avantone’s CV-12 utilizes the vacuum tube circuit and gold sputtered 32mm diaphragm to full potential. All the warmth, clarity, and richly organic sound reproduction capabilities of Avantone’s CV-12 stands as tall or taller as contemporary favorites, or priceless vintage relics for mere dimes on the dollar. 

A vocal booth with the unmistakable Cabernet CV-12 is a place any artist can enter with confidence and pride, but the CV-12 can accomplish so much more. With 9 polar patterns to choose from, a-10db pad, and high pass filter, the CK-12 excels on strings, grand piano, drum overhead, and general-purpose open room mic. 

Features:

• 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.

• The PS-12 power supply offers access not only to the above OMNI, CARDIOID, and FIGURE-8 patterns but also

6 “in-between” settings. Most vocals will be best suited to Cardioid pattern but you may experiment to satisfy

yourself. The omni-mode works well in some rooms for ambient room mic usage

• -10 dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches.

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 (mil-spec). Lower noise than the more common 12AY7

• 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"