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Avantone BV-1 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone

Design, character and performance comparable to some of the finest vintage tube mics of the 1950's & 1960's... but at a fraction of their cost! 2 People rated this product:

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Manufacturer's Description for Avantone BV-1 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone

The Avantone BV1 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance is comparable to some of the finest vintage tube mics of the 1950's & 1960's...but at a fraction of their cost!

The Avantone Buttercream (B-series) mics from Avant Electronics are designed to offer premium professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics. As all ways... we strive to offer true value at every price point and invite sonic comparisons to higher priced mics.

Features
- Rugged BV1 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of brass.

- Aesthetically, it features an elegant Retro-Butter-Cream 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.

- Rear vents aid in stabilizing internal temperature to help secure tube longevity

- Any studio can proudly offer the BV1 as a primary Vocal mic... It exudes class visually as well as sonically.

- Manufactured using premium grade resistors and capacitors along with precision machined brass structural components that yield a very solid feel, superb sonic integrity and rugged reliability.

- The versatile BV1 mic is able to produce professional results with an open, 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.

- 9-Pattern Tube Microphone w/ 34mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule assembly -10dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches.

- Uses Include: Vocals, Acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, percussion, piano mic, etc... zZounds is an authorized dealer of Avant Electronics products.

Output Impedance: <200 Ohms / transformer isolated

Maximum SPL: 134dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz) 144dB with pad engaged

Frequency Response: 25Hz-20KHz

Equivalent noise level: <18dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)

S/N Ratio: 78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)

Sensitivity: -35dBV

Output Connector: Male XLR 7 pin

Included Accessories: Power Supply, Padded Wooden Mic Box, Shockmount , Custom Designed Tweed road case , Removable metal pop filter, 15' Gotham GAC-7 Tube Mic Cable

Tube Type: Select Low-Noise Russian 6072A

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

Attenuation Switch: -10dB Switch

Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Glossy Butter-Cream Body

Weight (BV-1 Mic Only): 1.3 kgs / 46 oz.

Weight (in case): 25 pounds (11.15 kgs)

Dimensions (Microphone): 10 x 2.5 inches - 25 x 63 mm - (long x wide)

Dimensions of Product Case: 23 x 7.5 x 17 inches

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Need it now but short of cash? All we need is the first payment up front and the rest in easy monthly payments!

Fast approval.: We approve everyone, with very few exceptions, as long as we can verify your identity.
No interest. Ever.: It's just as if you paid the whole amount up front!
No paperwork. Nothing to track.: No application to mail or fax, no bills to pay. We automatically charge the payments to your credit card.

We'll wait on your money so you don't have to wait for your gear!

When you checkout, just click the Play as you Pay checkbox to indicate which installment plan you wish to use.

on most orders $49+

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smaller orders

Really heavy stuff might cost you a
little more

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Why fight traffic and pushy salesmen when we'll bring your gear straight to your home, free of charge?

zZounds free shipping is really free!: No hidden charges or hassles on returns.
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