The Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone is designed to produce professional results with a warm, pleasing sonic character. Using the finest materials to yield a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability, the CR-14 is perfect for any studio, be it a modern, state-of-the-art studio or a private home studio.
The Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone is designed to offer true professional performance. It will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics. The Avantone CR-14 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance is comparable to some of the very finest Ribbon mics...but at a fraction of their cost!
The body and inner assembly parts are precision machined of brass. Aesthetically, the Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and a black grill. The Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone has a unique, "retro" body design. The transformer coupled output will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. Any studio can proudly offer the Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone as a guitar cabinet, room mic, drum overheads, vocal mic or utility room mic due to its versatility...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 Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone 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. The Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone's dual, low-mass ribbon element which enables a much better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon designs. This design lends to fast and accurate transient response, ultra-high 148 dB SPL capability, and overall stunning realism. The Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone has a figure-8 audio directionality (pickup) pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots (as compared to Large Diaphragm condenser mics & single ribbon designs). The Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone has very low residual noise, with no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion. It also requires no power supply.
Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone Features
- Unique, elegant "Retro" body design
- Figure-8 pickup pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots
- Increased high frequency response on rear for tonal versatility
- Low residual noise
- No power supply is required
- Dual, low-mass ribbon element for much better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon designs
- Fast accurate transient response
- Ultra-high 148 dB SPL capability
- Overall stunning realism
- No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion
- Utilizes the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability
Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone Specifications
- Ribbon Type: Dual Ribbon / Pure Aluminum / 35mm x 5mm / 2 microns thick
- Polar Pattern: Figure-8
- Magnets: Rare Earth Neodymium
- Frequency Response: 40 -15,000 Hz +/- 3dB
- Sensitivity: -50 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa)
- Output Impedance: <=600 Ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance: 3000 Ohms
- Maximum SPL: 148dB (1% THD @1000Hz)
- S/N Ratio re 1Pa: 70dB
- Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin
- Dimensions: 1.45" (37mm) x 6.89" (175mm)
- Weight: 16 oz (496 g)
- Finish: Black metal grill / Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body
Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone Includes
- Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone
- Avantone Custom Retro Shockmount W/ Extra Elastic Bands
- Elegant Padded Genuine Wooden Mic Box
- Padded Aluminum Storage / Travel Case
- Printed Owners Manual
- 5 Year Warranty
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