Avantone CV-28 Small-Diaphragm Tube Condenser 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 CV-28 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!

Our rugged CV-28 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 offers a modern-day, affordable solution to the desire to capture the character of famous European and American vintage designs. Any studio can proudly offer the CV-28 as a primary acoustic instrument mic…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 CV-28 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. 3-Pattern Tube Microphone w/interchangeable 19mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule assemblies. Military-grade -15 dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches.

 

Features

Uses Include
Acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, percussion, piano mic, etc…

Standard Items Supplied

• Avantone CV-28 Tube Microphone
• Avantone Custom Retro Shockmount
• Avantone PS-28 Proprietary Power supply with cables
• Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box
• 3 Interchangeable 19mm Capsules ( Cardioid, Omni, Hyper-Cardioid)
• Padded Aluminum storage / travel case
• Owners Manual

 

Specifications

Type
Tube-type Condenser

Polar Pattern
3 patterns via interchangeable capsules (Omni, Cardioid, Hyper-Cardioid)

Frequency Response
20-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB

Output Impedance
<=250 Ohms / transformer isolated

Maximum SPL
136dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)

Sensitivity
20mV/Pa � 34dB

Equivalent Noise Level
17dB

Output Connector
Male XLR 7 pin w/ special power supply & cables

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

Tube Type
Select Military-Grade 6J1B

High-Pass Switch
High-Grade 80 Hz 6dB/octave Switch

Attenuation Switch
High-Grade -15dB Switch

Power Requirement
Dedicated PS-28 POWER SUPPLY w/switchable 115/230VAC Capability

Finish
Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body