Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone

The Avantone “Cabernet (C-series)” mics are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics. The Avantone CR-14 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance is comparable to some of the very finest Ribbon mics…but at a fraction of their cost!

Our rugged CR-14 microphone body and inner assembly parts are precision machined of brass. Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and a black grill. The CR-14 has a unique, “retro” body design.

The transformer coupled output will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. Any studio can proudly offer the CR-14 as a guitar cabinet, room mic, drum overheads, vocal mic or utility room mic due to its versatility…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 CR-14 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 CR-14’s dual, low-mass ribbon element which enables a much better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon designs. This design lends to fast and accurate transient response, ultra-high 148 dB SPL capability, and overall stunning realism. It has a figure-8 audio directionality (pickup) pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots (as compared to Large Diaphragm condenser mics & single ribbon designs).

The CR-14 has very low residual noise, with no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion. It also requires no power supply.

Specifications

Type
Ribbon Microphone

Ribbon
Dual Ribbon / Pure Aluminum / 35mm x 5mm / 2 microns thick

Polar Pattern
Figure of 8

Frequency Response
30Hz – 15kHz +/- 3dB

Output Impedance
<=600 Ohms

Recommended Load
Impedance 3000 Ohms

Maximum SPL
145dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)

S/N Ratio
70dB re 1Pa

Sensitivity
-52 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa)

Output Connector
Male XLR 3 pin

Included Accessories
-Padded Wooden Box
-Shockmount
-Metal road case

Power Requirements
None

Finish
Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body

Weight
16 oz (496 grams)

Dimensions
1.45″ (37mm) x 6.89″ (175mm)