Description
The rugged CR-14 microphone body and inner assembly parts are precision machined of brass. Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and a black grill. The CR-14 has a unique, "retro" body design.
The transformer coupled output will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. Any studio can proudly offer the CR-14 as a guitar cabinet, room mic, drum overheads, vocal mic or utility room mic due to its versatility. 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 CR-14 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.
The CR-14's dual, low-mass ribbon element which enables a much better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon designs. This design lends to fast and accurate transient response, ultra-high 148 dB SPL capability, and overall stunning realism. It has a figure-8 audio directionality (pickup) pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots (as compared to Large Diaphragm condenser mics & single ribbon designs).
The CR-14 has very low residual noise, with no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion. It also requires no power supply.
Standard Included Items
- Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone
- Avantone Custom Retro Shockmount W/ Extra Elastic bands
- Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box
- Padded Aluminum storage / travel case
- Owner's Manual
Specifications
Type
Ribbon Microphone
Ribbon
Dual Ribbon / Pure Aluminum / 35mm x 5mm / 2 microns thick
Polar Pattern
Figure of 8
Frequency Response
30Hz - 15kHz +/- 3dB
Output Impedance
<=600 Ohms
Recommended Load
Impedance 3000 Ohms
Maximum SPL
145dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
S/N Ratio
70dB re 1Pa
Sensitivity
-52 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa)
Output Connector
Male XLR 3 pin
Included Accessories
- Padded Wooden Box
- Shockmount
- Metal road case
Power Requirements
None
Finish
Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body
Weight
16 oz (496 grams)
Dimensions
1.45" (37mm) x 6.89" (175mm)