Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone

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Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone

The AVANTONE “Cabernet (C-series)” mics are designed to offer true professional performance. They 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!Our rugged CR-14 microphone body and inner assembly parts are precision machined of BRASS.Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and a black grill. The CR-14 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 CR-14 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 CR-14 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.The CR-14’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 CR-14 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 CR-14 has very low residual noise, with no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion. It also requires no power supply.Uses Include:Miking guitar amps & cabinets, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, vocals, room mic, etc…Standard Included Items:AVANTONE CR-14 Ribbon MicrophoneAVANTONE Custom Retro Shockmount W/ Extra Elastic bandsElegant padded genuine wooden Mic boxPadded Aluminum storage / travel caseOwners Manual“The CR-14 is a “real deal” ribbon mic with all the natural sound I expect to capture from a classic. It is my new “go to” mic for a warm deep rich tone, rivaling ANY of my vintage classic ribbons.”Ray Kennedy PRODUCER/ENGINEER(Steve Earle, Ray Davies, Emmylou Harris, Chuck Mead, John Mellencamp, Lucinda Williams)“When it comes to capturing the sound of an instrument with a lot of mid-presence, the accuracy of the CR-14 is unbeatable…I am using it mainly on saxophone and my Hammond organ, but it also did a remarkable job on my own voice as well as other vocalists…”Jon Tiven PRODUCER/SONGWRITER(BB King, Robert Plant, Wilson Pickett, PF Sloan, Howard Tate, etc)Type Ribbon MicrophoneRibbon Dual Ribbon / Pure Aluminum / 35mm x 5mm / 2 microns thickPolar Pattern Figure of 8Frequency Response 30Hz – 15kHz +/- 3dBOutput Impedance<=600 OhmsRecommended Load Impedance 3000 OhmsMaximum SPL145dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)S/N Ratio70dB re 1PaSensitivity-52 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa)Output ConnectorMale XLR 3 pinIncluded AccessoriesPadded Wooden Box, Shockmount, Metal road casePower Requirements NoneFinishPolished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red BodyWeight16 oz (496 grams)Dimensions1.45" (37mm) x 6.89" (175mm)