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Avantone Pro CV-12 BLA

Tube Condenser Microphone (Black Lion Audio modified)

Microphone

$559Manufacturer list price

Specifications

Type
Microphone
Description
Tube Condenser Microphone (Black Lion Audio modified)
Topology
tube condenser
Signal path
Analog
Channels
1
Channel format
mono
Form factor
handheld mic body with external tube power supply
Drivers
34mm CK12-styled edge-terminated capsule, 6072A mil-spec tube, Solen Fastcap coupler, overhauled circuit with enhanced power supply filtering
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz ±3dB
Max SPL
136 dB (0.5% THD); 146 dB with pad
Sensitivity
-35 dB
Polar pattern
9 selectable patterns
Impedance (Ω)
<=250 (transformer isolated)
Country of manufacture
USA

Details

Controls: 9-position polar pattern selector, 80Hz high-pass filter, -10dB pad

I/O: Male XLR 7-pin output to special power supply

Notable use: vocals, drum sets, acoustic piano, mandolin, brass, winds, guitar cabinet close-miking

Notes: FLAG: country_of_manufacture 'USA' taken from page text 'USA-designed and assembled' — this is the only Avantone product page where a manufacturing location was explicitly stated; ambiguous whether it means final assembly only. Collaboration/mod by Black Lion Audio ('BLA'); uses dedicated external tube power supply rather than 48V phantom.

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