Avantone CK-1 Small-Diaphragm Multi-Pattern FET Pencil Condenser Microphone

The Avantone CK-1 is a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. It meets or surpasses the performance and specifications of much higher priced studio-standard FET mics. The Avantone "Cabernet (C-series)" mics offer true professional quality. The rugged CK-1 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of brass. The CK-1 in its normal stock version uses high grade Polystyrene and Metalized Polypropylene capacitors in the audio path. This represents our commitment to quality as these normally are the type of "upgrade" components that are implemented by microphone modder / hot-rodders!

Ideal for instrumental and percussion miking, and is equally at home on the stage for drum overheads, acoustic instruments and piano. The CK-1 includes 3 interchangeable capsules to provide unlimited possibilities! The 19mm (3/4") capsules provide the polar patterns; cardioid, omni, and hyper-cardioid. The included SSM Shockmount inhibits unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results.

The CK-1 has separate -10 dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches. The -10dB attenuation switch can be engaged when miking very high SPL sources to keep from overloading the electronics. The 80Hz high-pass filter switch can be engaged to reduce rumble and to keep unwanted low frequencies from "muddying up" the track.

Features:

• FET microphone
• 80 Hz high-pass filter
• -10 dB attenuation switch
• Avantone shockmount allows for precise positioning of the mic
• Elegant padded genuine wooden mic box
• 19mm cardioid, omni, and hyper-cardioid capsules
• Owners manual