Avant Electronics CV-12 Large Capsule Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone Details
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 AVANTONE “Cabernet (C-series)” mics from AVANT ELECTRONICS are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics.
Avant's 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. And the CV-12's transformer coupled tube circuitry has its origins in famous European vintage designs.
The CV-12 in its normal stock version uses high grade Metalized Polypropylene capacitors in the audio path. This represents Avant Electronics' commitment to quality as these normally are the type of components that are implemented by microphone modder/hot-rodders!
Any studio can proudly offer the CV-12 as a primary vocal mic…It exudes class visually as well as sonically. In fact, this is the ONLY microphone that TAYLOR SWIFT will use... and she has her pick of the litter.
The Avant CV-12 is 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.
Avant Electronics CV-12 Large Capsule Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone 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
- An excellent microphone for VOCALS, GUITAR, DRUMS, and pretty much anything that emanates sound waves out into the air that you wish to capture in a flattering light.
Avant Electronics CV-12 Large Capsule Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone Includes
- Custom Retro Shockmount
- Real wooden mic box & Aluminum Road Case
- 5 Year Warranty
What We Think
The Avant Electronics CV-12 is without a doubt one of the best values in microphones available today. I consistently recommend this microphone and have nothing but happy customers as a result. The CV-12 just seems to have that right balance of body, clarity, and dimension that are the hallmarks of a great microphone for vocals, drum overheads and rooms, and acoustic instruments. Give one a try and you're likely to want a second one to make a great pair.
Alan Moon - Front End Audio
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