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Avantone CK-1 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

Make your budget go further with this professional-quality condenser mic from Avantone. 2 People rated this product: Rate and Review This Product
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Manufacturer's Description for Avantone CK-1 Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphone

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! The rugged CK-1 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of BRASS.

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 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.

The CK-1 INCLUDES (3) 19mm (3/4") interchangeable capsules to provide unlimited miking possibilities!

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.

The 3 capsules (cardioid, omni, and Hyper-cardioid) offer versatility for accommodating virtually any miking task.

The included SSM 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.

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

Uses include:
Cymbals, Hi-Hats, acoustic guitar, drum overheads, piano, percussion etc...

The -10dB attenuation switch can be engaged when miking very high SPL sources to keep from overloading the electronics. The 80Hz 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 Shockmount

Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box

19mm Cardioid, Omni, and Hyper-Cardioid capsules

Owners Manual zZounds is an authorized dealer of Avant Electronics products.
Type: True Condenser

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

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

Sensitivity: 15mv/pa

Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms

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

S/N Ratio re 1Pa: 78dB

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 Shockmount

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 10 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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