Avantone CK-7 Multi-Pattern FET Condenser Microphone - The AVANTONE CK-7 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to some of the very finest FET mics?but at a fraction of their cost! Our rugged CK-7 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 Discreet Class A FET circuitry will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. Any studio can proudly offer the CK-7 as a vocal mic or utility condenser 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 CK-7 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. 3-Pattern CLASS A FET Microphone w/ dual 35mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsules

Includes

• AVANTONE CK-7 Multi-Pattern FET Microphone
• AVANTONE Custom Retro Shockmount
• Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box
• Padded Aluminum storage / travel case
• Owners Manual

Great for

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

The 3 patterns allow the CK-7 to be used in a variety of situations. The cardioid pattern is generally best used on vocals and single instruments. The omni mode works well in incorporating some room sound into the track. The figure 8 pattern allows 2 vocalists to use the mic at the same time from opposite sides.
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.

Sepcifications

• Type: True Condenser
• Polar Pattern/s: Cardioid , Omni , Figure 8
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
• Output Impedance: <=250 Ohms
• Maximum SPL : 139dB (0.5 THD @1000Hz)
• S/N Ratio re 1Pa: 75dB
• Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin
• High-Pass Switch 80 Hz 6dB/octave
• Attenuation Switch -10 dB
• Power Requirement: Standard 48 Volt Phantom
• Included Accessories: Wooden Box & Shockmount, Metal Road case
• Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body
• Weight: .65 kgs / 1.4 lbs
• Dimensions: 187mm x 51mm / 7.5" x 2"

Avantone manufacture a range of stylish high end microphones including ribbon mics, pencil/ tube condenser mics and multi pattern valve condenser mics. Avantone also manufacture a number of studio monitors inlcuding the MixCubes which are designed to be high resolution, full-range powered mini-reference monitors for fixed or remote locations.

Avantone off a 5 YEAR WARRANTY:
Avantone provide a 5-Year Warranty offering the customer peace-of-mind, trust and security with their purchase.