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Avantone CK-1 Small-Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Make your budget go further with the Avantone CK-1 pencil condenser mic. It comes with interchangeable cardioid, hypercardioid, and omni pattern capsules.

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The Avantone "Cabernet (C-series)" mics from Avant Electronics are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher-priced mics. The Avantone CK-1 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to fine studio-standard FET mics, but at a fraction of their cost.

Aesthetically the compact body features an elegant Metallic Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and capsule assembly. The high-quality FET circuitry will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. The rugged CK-1 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of brass.

The CK-1 in its normal stock version uses high-grade Polystyrene and Metalized Polypropylene capacitors in the audio path. This represents Avantone's commitment to quality, as these normally are the type of "upgrade" components that are implemented by microphone modder/hot-rodders.

Any studio can proudly offer the CK-1 for instrumental and percussion miking. It exudes class visually as well as sonically. The CK-1 is equally at home on the stage for drum overheads, acoustic instruments and piano.

Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability.

The rugged CK-1 mic is able to produce professional results with a clean sonic character.

Three interchangeable 19 mm (3/4") capsules (cardioid, omni, and hypercardioid) offer versatility for accommodating virtually any miking task.

The included SSM Shock Mount 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.

Separate -10 dB pad and 80 Hz LF roll-off switches

Uses include cymbals, hi-hats, acoustic guitar, drum overheads, piano, percussion, etc. -- anywhere you'd use a pencil condenser.

The -10 dB attenuation switch can be engaged when miking very high SPL sources to keep from overloading the electronics. The 80 Hz high-pass filter switch can be engaged to reduce rumble and to keep unwanted low frequencies from "muddying up" the track.

Includes:

- Avantone CK-1 FET Microphone
- Avantone SSM shock mount
- Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box
- 19mm Cardioid, Omni, and Hyper-Cardioid capsules
- Owners Manual zZounds is an authorized dealer of Avantone Pro products.

Type: True Condenser

Polar Pattern/s: Cardioid , Hyper-Cardioid and Omni Capsules included

Frequency Response: 25-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB

Sensitivity: 15mv/pa

Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms

Maximum SPL: 138 dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)

S/N Ratio re 1Pa: 78 dB

Noise Floor < 17 dBA

Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin

High-Pass Switch 80 Hz 6dB/octave

Attenuation Switch -10 dB

Included Accessories: 3 Capsules, Padded Wooden Box & SSM shock mount

Power Requirement: Standard 48 Volt Phantom / 5mA

Dimensions: (23mm) x (153mm)

Weight: 5 oz.

Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging: Shipping Weight: 3 lbs; Shipping Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 4 in

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Sound: Ok, I really just got these, I have a pair. These are very nice for the price. Sound is clear and transparent, not harsh at all. 80kz rolloff wil knock the bottom out of acoustic guitar but the highs are brilliant. I use these mics to record my classical and acoustic guitars into presonus Studio One through a presounus audiobox usb. Feature: Shock mount and interchangeable cartridges it's like 9 mics for the price of 1. Ease of Use: Real easy. Manufacturer Support: Haven't needed to use yet.

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Overall: I recently purchased the CK-1 condenser microphone on the zZounds site. I was very pleased with the results after recording my acoustic guitar. The sound was very clear and breathed life into my recording. The CK-1 sounded so good that my friend thought i had used a higher priced mic only to reveal that it came from the CK-1. Impressive!! The mic came in a wooden box with two extra capsules (Omni, Hypercardioid and Cardioid) that you can exchange to give the user different polar patterns to accommodate various instruments. Instead of one mic, you get three, an excellent option. It was well worth the price. I highly recommend, especially if you are on a tight budget and need a great sounding mic. Great bang for the buck.

Style of Music: Rock, Country, Classical, Funk, Salsa, Heavy Metal, Prog Rock, Jazz and Blues

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