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The Avantone "Cabernet (C-series)" are premium microphones designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of some much higher priced mics. The Avantone CV-12 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance are comparable to some of the finest vintage tube mics of the 1950' & 1960', but at a fraction of the cost.

The rugged CV-12 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of brass. Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and grill. Any studio can proudly offer the CV-12 as a primary vocal mic¦It exudes class visually as well as sonically. Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability.

The versatile CV-12 mic is able to produce professional results with a 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. This isolation allows for superior professional results.
Avantone CV-12 Multi-Pattern Large Capsule Tube Condenser Microphone
Avantone CV-12 Multi-Pattern Large Capsule Tube Condenser Microphone
Avantone CV-12 Multi-Pattern Large Capsule Tube Condenser Microphone

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Audio
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
  • Max SPL: 136 dB
  • Connectivity: XLR
Pattern and type
  • Capsule: Tube
  • Pattern: Multi-pattern
  • Type: Mounted
  • Applications: Studio, stage
  • Phantom power required: No
Size and weight
  • Length: 9.5"
  • Width: 1.8"
  • Depth: n/a
  • Weight: 1.8 lb.
Included accessories
  • Case: Wooden box
  • Clip: Shockmount
  • Power supply: Yes

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4.5

6 Reviews

83%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Professional Recording5
  2. Home Studio4
  3. Vocals Acoustic Guitar1
Cons
  1. Not Durable1
  2. Unreliable1
Describe Yourself
  1. Professional Musician4
  2. Experienced2
Pros
  1. Good Audio5
  2. Durable3
  3. Easy To Use2
  4. Versatile2
  5. Affordable compared to the competition1

Reviewed by 6 customers

  • Best bang for buck tube mic in the market!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byRobb the songwriter

    fromSeattle WA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    The CV-12 delivers a sparkly rich tube sound at a fraction of the price of others. When I saw the CV-12 went on sale I jumped. The results... vocals cut throught the mix & shine! Great on acoustic guitars and drum overheads. A winner! #sweepstakes Avantone CV-12 is the real deal!

  • Bought used and did not work

    2

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKaden

    fromScott County, VA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Plugged it up and unfortunately it did not work. I assume something was wrong with the wiring, because when I would touch the outside of the microphone it would shock me. I was looking forward to using it, but just took it back and got another Shure SM-7b.

  • Great product. This was a Christmas gift and was a huge hit.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted8 years ago

    byguitar guy

    fromMinneapolis, MN

    Using for home recording

  • My Mic Sounds Nice, Check 1 and 2

    5

    submitted9 years ago

    byPharaoh LawLess

    fromNYC

    Warning: if you can not sing and have poor mic technique and etiquette this mic will expose you. You can not put this mic in front of an amateur. It has a "dark" yet pristine character to it. It's a quiet mic and it's great for me bcuz I live in noisy NYC with an above train almost right by my window. I recommend coupling this mic with a clean "colorless" mic preamp. I'm using a Daking Mic Pre 1 and Mogami cables for all connections. This mic is great for recording intimate jazz records vocally. For the price it's a very good mic. I also own a Shure SM7b, A Rode NT1000, a Oktava MK-319, a Shure SM58 and a MXL R40 ribbon mic and the CV-12 is what I use for my vocals

  • Avantone CV-12

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byChris

    fromPortland, OR

    For the price, this is a fantastic mic. Easily worth considerably more. Durable, heavy-duty, and feature packed. The sound is pristine and warm. Exactly what you would want from a tube condensor mic.

  • CV-12 MULTI-PATTERN LARGE CAPSULE TUBE CONDENSER MICROPHONG

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted9 years ago

    byFoxxman (Jim Nickolyn)

    fromFoxx Studios -- Wharton, TX

    I've used Nuemans, Shure, Telefunkens, Sonys, & Rode microphones in studios all over the U.S.A. But I must say I was pleasantly surprised at the quietness and articulation of this mic. It had a very open sound and easily captured the breath and intimacy in both male and female voices in "quite" songs. And....when pushed hard with Rock material....this mic worked flawlessly. It easily captured the "essence" of what it was being fed into it. This is now my "Go To" mic for vocals. Guitar Center....this mic ROCKS !!!!!

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