Description:
The AVANTONE Cabernet (C-series) mics from AVANT ELECTRONICS are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics.
The AVANTONE CK-33 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to some of the worlds very finest STEREO FET mics
but at a fraction of their cost!
The rugged CK-33 microphone body and capsule assemblies are precision machined of BRASS.
Aesthetically, it features an elegant Metallic Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and plated steel grills.
The Discreet Class A Low-Noise FET circuitry will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs.
Any studio can proudly offer the STEREO CK-33 as a group vocal mic, room mic piano mic , or utility condenser due to its versatility It exudes class visually as well as sonically.
The versatile AVANTONE CK-33 Stereo Class A FET microphone features twin LARGE 32mm center-terminated pressure gradient CARDIOID transducers. Their close physical proximity places them in a tight vertical array to allow accurate stereo imaging without phase issues arising. The top capsule/grill assembly rotates 90 degrees relative to the lower capsule/grill assembly.
The CK-33 operates on standard 48 volt phantom power and includes a 5-Pin mic cable that plugs into the included 1×2 stereo splitter box. Two standard XLR mic cables are then all that is required to connect to a phantom powered mic preamp/console channel.
Uses include:
Studio group vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, piano, room mic, etc .
STANDARD ITEMS SUPPLIED:
AVANTONE CK-33 Cardioid STEREO FET Microphone
AVANTONE Custom Retro Shockmount
Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box
1X2 Splitter Box
5 Pin Cable
Padded Aluminum storage / travel case
Owners Manual
FEATURES:
Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability.
The Stereo CK-33 mic is able to produce professional results with a warm, pleasing sonic character.
The upper capsule rotates 90 degrees allowing for versatile stereo imaging
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.
CLASS A FET Stereo/Cardioid Microphone w/ (2) 32mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsules
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“I just wanted to tell you how good your microphones are! This was recorded with a CK-33 about 12 ft up in the air and about 8-10ft in front of the stage at Blue Chicago during the Chicago Blues Fest last weekend. The band is Charlie Love and the Silky Smooth Band. There was no eq used on this recording, just some compression and a touch of reverb. The front of house speakers were breaking up a bit, so Charlie’s vocals would occasionally distort but hey, it’s blues! Captured with all the raw intensity of a live performance. I have a mid 80’s AKG C12 “The Tube” and I would now choose your mic over that one for live recording. Thank you for making quality microphones at a reasonable price. I’ll have to look at some of the other mics you have.”
Here is the link for one of the songs recorded that evening …
Sincerely,
Todd Hein
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Type:
STEREO True Condenser Microphone
Polar Pattern:
Variable spaced Cardioid (x2)
Capsules:
(2) 32mm gold sputtered cardioid diaphragms / brass assembly
Frequency Response:
20-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
Rated Output Impedance:
<=200 Ohms
Maximum SPL :
146 dB (1% THD @1000Hz)
Sensitivity:
-40dB =/-2dB (0dB=1v/Pa 1000Hz)
Noise Level:
18dB (A weighted EC651)
S/N Ratio re 1Pa :
77dB
Output Connector:
Male XLR 5 pin
Included Accessories:
Padded Wooden Mic Box, Shockmount, 2×1 splitter box, Metal road case
Power Requirement:
Standard 48 Volt Phantom (x2) 3mA current consumption
Size: 24cm X 46mm (9.45 x 1.81)
Weight: .75 kgs / 1.7 lbs
Finish:
Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body