AVANTONE BV-1 Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone + Shock Mount + Wooden Box + Retro Case + 6 meter XLR Lead |










AVANTONE BV-1 Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone + Shock Mount + Wooden Box + Retro Case + 6 meter XLR Lead
The AVANTONE “Buttercream (B-series)” mics from AVANT ELECTRONICS are designed to offer premium professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics. As all ways... we strive to offer true value at every price point and invite sonic comparisons to higher priced mics.
The AVANTONE BV-1 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance is comparable to some of the finest vintage tube mics of the 1950’s & 1960’s…but at a fraction of their cost!
Our rugged BV-1 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of BRASS.
Aesthetically, it features an elegant Retro-Butter-Cream finish, accented with polished nickel trim and grill.
The transformer coupled tube circuitry offers a modern-day, affordable solution to the desire to capture the character of famous European and American vintage designs.
Rear vents aid in stabilizing internal temperature to help secure tube longevity
Any studio can proudly offer the BV-1 as a primary Vocal mic…It exudes class visually as well as sonically.
Manufactured using premium grade resistors and capacitors along with precision machined brass structural components that yield a very solid feel, superb sonic integrity and rugged reliability.
The versatile BV-1 mic is able to produce professional results with an open, 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.
9-Pattern Tube Microphone w/ 34mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule assembly
-10dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches
Uses Include: Vocals, Acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, percussion, piano mic, etc…
| The
AVANTONE “B-Series” BV-1
Microphone offers premium sonic performance and flexibility at a
stunningly affordable price. The
beautiful BV-1 has a “Retro/Butter-Cream” finish with polished
Nickel trim that exudes elegance that is equaled by the audio
performance. A
low-noise, hand selected 6072A tube is used as well as premium grade
capacitors and resistors in order to provide the professional engineer
an incredible microphone. The
edge-terminated, custom designed & voiced 34mm / 3 micron dual
capsule assembly offers exceptional sensitivity with a very open, rich
texture . Plenty of smooth, airy top end without being “edgy” or
harsh. A
custom design “USA MADE” CineMag output transformer was developed
because of its rich, yet linear output. Design,
Final Assembly, and QC testing done with care in Sunny Southern
California, USA
! Finally….
A Beautiful, affordable “boutique mic “ that rivals the performance
of a vintage mic! AVANTONE
BV-1
Multi-Pattern Valve Microphone Padded/Plush
Lined Wooden Microphone Box Vintage
Style Power Supply with 9 selectable patterns Custom
Nickel plated Pop Filter (Detachable) Custom
"Retro - Style" Shock Mount 5/8”-
3/8” stand adapter insert 15’
Gotham GAC-7 Custom Mic Cable with Premium Nickel Switchcraft XLR
connectors Packaged
in a Tweed & Faux Alligator Trim - Retro Styled, plush-lined
Carrying Case |
|
Output
Impedance: |
<200
Ohms / transformer isolated |
|
Maximum
SPL : |
134dB
(0.5% THD @1000Hz) 144dB with pad engaged |
| Frequency Response: | 25Hz-20KHz |
|
Equivalent
noise level : |
<18dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4) |
|
S/N
Ratio: |
78dB |
|
Sensitivity: |
-35dBV |
|
Output
Connector: |
Male XLR 7 pin |
| Included
Accessories: |
Power
Supply, Padded Wooden Mic Box, Shockmount , Custom Designed
Tweed road case , Removable metal pop filter, 15’ Gotham GAC-7 Tube
Mic Cable |
|
Tube
Type: |
Select
Low-Noise Russian 6072A |
|
High-Pass
Switch |
80
Hz 6dB/octave Switch |
|
Attenuation
Switch |
-10dB
Switch |
|
Finish: |
Polished
Nickel trim / Glossy Butter-Cream Body |
|
Weight
(BV-1 Mic Only): |
1.3
kgs / 46 oz. |
| Weight
(in case): |
25 Lbs (11.15 kgs) |
|
Dimensions
(Microphone): |
10"(250mm)
Long x 2.5” (63mm) wide BODY / 75mm (3”) GRILL |
| Dimensions of Product Case: | 23" x 7.5" x 17" |
|
GB Pounds |