Avantone BV-1 Large Diaphragm Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone

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"Buttercream" is the finish color of this multi-pattern mic -- and "buttery" is how you'll describe its rich, smooth tube sound. Try it on vocals and more!

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 1950s and 1960s...but at a fraction of their cost!

Check out the Avantone Pro series of mics in a variety of recording situations:


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. Avantone strives to offer true value at every price point and invite sonic comparisons to higher priced mics.

Features:

- 9-Pattern Tube Microphone w/ 34mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule assembly -10dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches.
- 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 read more 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.
- Uses Include: Vocals, Acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, percussion, piano mic, etc...
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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

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 845-642-3697

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