Description

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!

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 micIt 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

Uses Include:
Studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, room mic, piano

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:

• Tube-Type True Condenser Microphone
• Dual-sided 32mm center-terminated gold-sputtered Mylar Capsule(6 micron)
• 9 Polar Patterns 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″

Made in China