Avantone Pro
Avantone CV-28
Small-diaphragm tube condenser pencil mic with interchangeable cardioid, omni and hypercardioid capsules, pad and high-pass filter
Power Dedicated PS-28 power supply, 115/230 V AC selectable.
- Type
- Condenser
- Pattern
- Switchable, 3
- Sensitivity
- −34 dBV/Pa
- Among 204 condensers: more output than 69%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 79%
- Self-noise
- 17 dB(A)
- Among 258 condensers: quieter than 40%
- Among 272 mics: quieter than 41%
- Max SPL
- 136 dB SPL
- Among 277 condensers: takes louder sound than 45%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 42%
- Rated range
- 20 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2006
vs 75 end-address condensers
More output than 66% of 75 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 104 end-address condensers
Quieter than 43% of 104 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 110 end-address condensers
Takes louder sound than 46% of 110 end-address condensers.
Each stripe is one end-address condenser with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the graph cardioid rh, p. 1.
Chart titled "1/3 Octave Band", legend "CV-28/Cardioid", "Relative Response, dB" against "1/3 Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz" (1/3-octave band levels joined by straight lines). Distance and room are not stated.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual (Recording Hacks copy) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Capsule | 19 mm interchangeable capsules (cardioid, omni, hypercardioid), 6 micron diaphragm"3 Interchangeable 19mm Capsules (Cardioid, Omni, Hypercardioid)" under Standard Items Supplied. The spec table instead says "Dual-sided 32mm center-terminated gold-sputtered Mylar (6 micron)", apparently copied from the CV-12. Recording Hacks measured the diaphragm at about 17 mm. | p. 2 |
| Sensitivity | −34 dBV/Pa (20 mV/Pa)"20mV/Pa -34dB". | |
| Self-noise | 17 dB(A)"17dB (A weighted EC651)". | |
| Max SPL | 136 dB SPL0.5% THD at 1 kHz. "136dB (0.5% THD @ 1000Hz)". | |
| Output impedance | 250 ohm"<=250 Ohms", transformer isolated | |
| Rated frequency range | 20 Hz to 20 kHz± 3 dB. "20-20,000Hz +/- 3dB". | |
| Powering | dedicated PS-28 power supply, 115/230 V AC selectable | |
| Low cut | off, 80 Hz; 80 Hz; 6 dB/octave"High-Pass Switch 80 Hz 6dB/octave". | |
| Pad | −10 dB"Attenuation Switch -10dB". | |
| Connector | XLR-7 male, to the PS-28 power supply"Male XLR 7 pin with special power supply and cables". | |
| Supplied accessories | Custom Retro Shockmount; PS-28 multi-pattern power supply with cables; Padded wooden mic box; 3 interchangeable 19 mm capsules; Padded aluminium storage/travel case; Owner's manual"Standard Items Supplied". | |
| Finish | Polished nickel trim, metallic Cabernet red body | |
| From the rh page | ||
| Released | 2006 | |
| Tube | 6J1B (Chinese-made) | p. 1 |
| Capsule change | Only the internal capsule is changed; the outer grille assembly is removed first to expose the threaded capsule head | |
| Released | 2006 | |
| MSRP | $449 | |
Documents
- Avantone CV-28 owner's manualscan
- Avantone Pro CV-28 | RecordingHacks.com
- Avantone CV-28 frequency chart: cardioidRecording Hacks image
- Avantone CV-28 frequency chart: omniRecording Hacks image
- Avantone CV-28 frequency chart: hypercardioidRecording Hacks image
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