User Manual

CV-12

Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the AVANTONE CV-12 Microphone!

Your AVANTONE CV-12 Tube mic is carefully packed at the factory. Our padded, wooden mic box housed inside its

aluminum travel case is designed to protect the mic during shipping and storage. In addition, a final inspection and

testing is performed here in the USA to make sure the mic is ready for you to reliably enjoy.

DESCRIPTION

The AVANTONE "Cabernet (C-series)" mics from AVANTONE PRO are designed to offer true professional

performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics.

The AVANTONE CV-12 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and

performance is comparable to some of the very finest vintage tube mics of the 1950’s and 1960’s…but at a fraction of

their cost!

The rugged CV-12 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of BRASS.

Aesthetically, it features an elegant Metallic Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and grill.

The transformer coupled tube circuitry has its origins in famous European vintage designs.

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

Any studio can proudly offer the CV-12 as a primary vocal mic…It exudes class visually as well as sonically.

The versatile AVANTONE CV-12 mic 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

unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results.

9-Pattern Tube microphone with dual 32mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule assemblies.

Military grade -10dB pad and 80Hz roll off switches.

“Hand Selected” Russian made 6072A tube.

Each CV-12 Mic has a serial number

Uses include:

Studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, piano, room mic, etc...

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CV-12 Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone INTRODUCTION Congratulations on your purchase of the AVANTONE CV-12 Microphone! Your AVANTONE CV-12 Tube mic is carefully packed at the factory. Our padded, wooden mic box housed inside its aluminum travel case is designed to protect the mic during shipping and storage. In addition, a final inspection and testing is performed here in the USA to make sure the mic is ready for you to reliably enjoy.
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STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED       AVANTONE CV-12 Tube Microphone AVANTONE Custom Retro Shockmount AVANTONE PS-12 Multi-Pattern Power Supply with cables Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box Padded Aluminum storage / travel case Owner’s Manual SPECIFICATIONS Type: Capsule: Polar Pattern/s: Frequency Response: Output Impedance: Maximum SPL : Equivalent noise level S/N Ratio re 1Pa : Sensitivity Output Connector: High-Pass Switch Attenuation Switch Included Accessories: Power Requirement: Weight:s.
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FEATURES    Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability. The versatile CV-12 mic 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.