Avant Electronics Avantone CV-12

The AVANTONE “Cabernet (C-series)” mics from AVANT ELECTRONICS are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics.


AVANTONE CV-12 Features :

    * 9-Pattern Tube Microphone w/ dual 32mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsules
    * -10 dB pad  &  80 Hz LF roll off switches
    * "Hand Selected" Russian-made 6072A Tube


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.

Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and grill.

Our rugged CV-12 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of BRASS. The transformer coupled tube circuitry has its origins in famous European vintage designs.
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.

The PS-12 power supply offers access not only to the above OMNI, CARDIOID, and FIGURE-8 patterns but also 6 “in-between” settings. Most vocals will be best suited to Cardioid pattern but you may experiment to satisfy yourself. The omni-mode works well in some rooms for ambient room mic usage.

Any studio can proudly offer the CV-12 as a primary vocal mic… It exudes class visually as well as sonically.



The CV-12 comes complete with a custom retro shockmount, which allows for precise positioning of the mic while minimizing the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results. For tweakheads, the CV-12 ships with three tubes (the Russian-made 6072A and Slovak Republic JJ ECC81 and ECC83 tubes), which allow you to tailor the sound of the CV-12 to your liking. The three different tubes offer three differing gain capabilities, which can affect the personality and tonality of the mic by varying the gain before the output transformer. Other accessories included are the PS-12 multi-pattern power supply with cables, a padded wooden mic box, and a padded aluminum storage/travel case.



AVANTONE CV-12 Includes :

    * AVANTONE CV-12 Tube Microphone
    * AVANTONE Custom Retro Shockmount W/ Extra Elastic bands
    * AVANTONE PS-12 Multi-Pattern Power supply with cables
    * Premium Grade 6072A Tube and Slovak Republic JJ ECC81 and ECC83 tubes
    * Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box
    * Padded Aluminum storage / travel case
    * Owners Manual

Avantone CV-12 Specifications :

    * Type: Tube-type Condenser
    * Polar Pattern: 9 patterns selectable at power supply
    * Frequency Response: 25-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
    * Output Impedance: <=250 Ohms / transformer isolated
    * Maximum SPL : 136dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz) 146dB with pad engaged
    * Equivalent noise level : <17dB
    * S/N Ratio: 78dB
    * Sensitivity: -35dB
    * Output Connector: Male XLR 7 pin w/ special power supply and cables
    * Included Accessories: Padded Wooden Box, Shockmount , Metal road case
    * Tube Type: Three tubes included - 6072A , ECC81,ECC83
    * High-Pass: 80 Hz 6dB/octave Switch
    * Attenuation Switch: 10dB Switch
    * Finish: Polished Nickel trim/Metallic Cabernet Red Body
    * Weight: 1.8 lbs
    * Dimensions: 9.5" x 1.8"