Avantone CV-12
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Avantone
CV-12
Product Info
Article Number:
248722
Brand:
Avantone
Model:
CV-12
Category:
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Price:
$526.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Avantone CV-12 offers a surprisingly good tube sound for the price. It's a solid option for vocalists, acoustic instruments, or even drum overheads where a warmer, slightly colored tone is desired. It's a great entry point into tube microphone territory for home studios and project recording.
Product Description
- Avantone CV-12
- Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone
- Hand-Selected Russian 6072A tubes
- 9 Directional characteristics between omnidirectional
- cardioid and figure-8 (switchable on power adaptor)
- Frequency range: 25 - 20
- 000 Hz +/- 3 dB
- Peak SPL: 136 dB
- High-pass switch: 80 Hz 6 dB
- -10 dB Switch
- Dimensions: 237 x 46 mm
- Weight: 800 g
- Shock mount
- power adaptor
- 7-pin connector cable
- wooden box for microphone and transport case included
PROS
- • Hand-selected 6072A tubes deliver a warm, vintage-inspired tone
- • Versatile 9-pattern switch caters to diverse recording applications
- • Included shock mount and case enhance usability and protection
- • Solid build quality for a microphone in this price bracket.
CONS
- • High SPL handling can introduce distortion with very loud sources
- • The capsule isn't on par with premium microphones, limiting ultimate clarity
- • Larger body and weight may be cumbersome for some users.
Product Video
Key Features
Mic Type
Large Diaphragm Tube Condenser
Polar Pattern
Omnidirectional, Cardioid, Figure-8 (switchable)
Frequency Range
25 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Max SPL
136 dB
Sensitivity
Approximately -35 dBV/Pa (estimated)
Connector
XLR
Weight
800 g
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NT1-A is cleaner and more neutral; the CV-12 has a noticeable warmth and a slightly 'larger' feel, but lacks the NT1-A's pristine transparency.
While not as robust as some high-end power supplies, the included unit is generally reliable, but handle with care and avoid dropping it.
A clean, transparent preamp with a little bit of gain will allow the tube character to shine without masking it; avoid overly colored or noisy preamps.
