Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Avantone Pro BV-1 MKII Overview The Avantone BV-1 mkII Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone delivers massive sound and superior vintage tube warmth, living up to its predecessor’s legacy and more, with a handpicked CK12-style, edge-terminated, dual-sided capsule and boutique capacitor electronics that provide enormous bottom-end and smooth, yet airy top-end. A vintage-style external PSU provides dependable and consistent power to the BV-1 mkII via its custom 7-pin XLR cable, and it has nine variable polar patterns ranging from omnidirectional and cardioid to figure-8, making the Avantone BV-1 mkII a versatile studio mic capable of handling nearly any sound source. Percussion, piano, strings, brass, winds, and even amplified cabinets are no problem for this microphone, which has a convenient high-pass filter and -10 dB pad onboard switches that can be adjusted to most recording scenarios. The inherent proximity effect adds body and presence to vocals, making it simple to produce world-class vocal recordings. The BV-1 mkII comes with a plethora of accessories, including a wooden microphone hard case, a shockmount for rumble-free recording, a pop filter and windscreen for plosives mitigation, power and PSU cables, and a large, durable road case that stores your mic and all of its accessories for easy transportation to and from the studio. Continuously varying polar pattern One of the Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII’s distinguishing qualities is the ability to generate constantly varying polar patterns. Rather than the typical switching configuration that alternates between distinct omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8 settings, a dial on the BV-1 mkII’s power supply unit allows you to easily move between the three. Access to all places in between allows you to create hybrid pickup patterns that provide you with a great deal of versatility when gathering sources in difficult settings. An intriguing presentation for a song The Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII has everything you need, including a separate power supply, a high-quality 7-pin connection cable, a shockmount, a cushioned plush-lined hardwood mic box, and a durable hardshell system carrying case. It all adds up to an appealing combination that provides performance and value far beyond its comparatively low price point. However, audio experts who are already familiar with Avantone will not be surprised, given that this is the company’s business strategy. Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Features:  Amazing sound and flexibility.  Commanding proximity impact.  Edge-terminated 34mm CK12-style capsule.  Custom Cinemag transformer.  High-end components, including bespoke capacitors.  Vintage-style power supply with 9 customizable designs.  Select the low-noise 6072A tube type.  The polar pattern is continually changeable, ranging from figure-8 to cardioid and omni.  Gold-sputtered Mylar 6-micron capsule with a dual-sided 34 mm edge termination.  Frequency range: 25 Hz to 20 KHz.  The transformer isolated output impedance of less than 200 ohms.  Sensitivity is -35dBV.  S/N ratio: 78dB (reference: 1 Pa A-weighted).  Noise floor: < 17 dBA.  Max SPL: 134 dB (0.5% THD at 1000 Hz), 144 dB with pad active.  The equivalent noise level is less than 18 dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4).  Output connector: Male XLR 7-pin.  Highpass filter: 80Hz, 6dB/octave, switchable.  Switchable attenuation pad (-10 dB).  Power requirements: 90-220V AC.  Includes power supply, 7-pin cable, shockmount, cushioned hardwood mic box, and hardshell road case.