Avantone CV12-BLA Tube Condenser Microphone Black Lion Audio Modded
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Please welcome the new CV-12BLA! With a flatter response and more headroom than before, the CV-12BLA takes what you love about the CV-12 even further! Throw it on drums or piano, close mic a guitar, or throw it on vocals for a finish so polished it'll put more expensive mics to shame!
The CV-12 is one of the most "bang-for-your-buck" microphones in existence, and has been used to record countless projects from big to small! After gaining much success as a vocal mic, we decided it's time to expand its coverage in the studio and on stage! We're excited to announce we've teamed up with Black Lion Audio in Chicago to offer exactly that!
Black Lion Audio has spent over a decade perfecting the art of modding gear. Employing this expertise, we have partnered with them to develop the CV-12BLA. This partnership resulted in a meticulous look at every single component of the classic CV-12. First and foremost, the circuit has been modified to have a flatter response. The high-mid bump that the CV12 is known for was tamed and a new capsule was used to further smooth the highs and bring out the lows resulting in more balance. This flatter response, coupled with higher headroom allows the microphone to be more of a “utilitarian” microphone that sounds great on just about everything. We particularly found that full range sources is where the CV-12BLA really shined as the frequency range is balanced across the board. The coupling capacitor is an industry favorite Solen FastCap, which was chosen for its transparency. The 32mm K67 capsule was replaced with a 34mm CK12 styled capsule which was chosen to compliment the new circuit. Leaving no stone unturned, the CV-12BLA features a completely redesigned power supply, featuring a new low-noise circuit.
The CV-12BLA includes the new Jetsun shock mount. Not only does this shock mount help isolate the microphone from the stand, but the front section is also left open, allowing instruments and windscreens to get several inches closer to the headshell. This design feature allows artists to take advantage of an increased proximity effect, something much more difficult to do with a fully round shock mount.
Finally, the CV12BLA includes a brand new black faux alligator skin case that not only protects the mic while transporting it, but also looks great while doing so!
Maximum SPL: 136dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz) 146dB with pad engaged
Equivalent Noise Level: <17dB
S/N Ratio: 78dB
Sensitivity: -35dB
Output Connector: Male XLR 7 pin w/ special power supply & cables
Tube Type: 6072A
High-Pass Switch: 80 Hz 6dB/octave Switch
Attenuation Switch: -10dB Switch
Power Requirements: Power supply with low-noise circuit
Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body
Weight: .8 kgs / 1.8 lbs
Dimensions: 237mm x 46mm / 9.5" x 1.8"
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Dee 🇺🇸
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Warm sound
Awesome sound with smooth highs. I love the way the mic looks sitting in my stand and clients say it’s inspiring. Excellent mic for the price. My only compliant is the shook mount. It’s not very sturdy and seems like the mic is too heavy for it at times.
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08/10/21
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Jj 🇺🇸
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Unparalleled!
I took a chance on avantone because of my positive experience with black lion mods- very happy with that decision!- thing this sounds beautiful on everything, but on close up vocals, it really shines!!
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08/04/21
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noisy and inconsistency on the power supply.
The power supply changes tones right in the middle of recording. Noisy power supply and power cord plug is just loose and feels like its gonna fall off.. To have the tone changes in the middle of things is not a good thing. From clarity to low tone kind of give me the impression the power supply is ...
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