{"product_id":"avantone-cv12-225626","title":"CV12","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Modern Heir to the \"Cabernet\" Series\u003c\/h3\u003eThe CV-12 is part of Avantone's \"Cabernet (C series)\" line, recognizable by its \"Cabernet Wine-Red\" finish and elegant polished nickel accents. Precisely machined from brass, it embodies the aesthetic and spirit of classic European microphones while offering the reliability of a contemporary studio mic.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWho Is It For and What For?\u003c\/h3\u003eThis tube microphone is aimed at singers, beatmakers, podcasters, and sound engineers seeking a present and silky sound without harshness. Its multiple polar patterns make it a versatile tool for lead vocals, figure-8 duets, ambient captures in omni, or acoustic instruments requiring a coherent image.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Character and Recording Features\u003c\/h3\u003eThe CV-12 offers a set of essential studio controls: a \u003cstrong\u003e-10 dB attenuator\u003c\/strong\u003e to tame powerful sources, and a \u003cstrong\u003e80 Hz high-pass filter (6 dB\/oct.)\u003c\/strong\u003e to reduce rumble and proximity effect. With a \u003cstrong\u003emaximum SPL of 136 dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, it comfortably handles projected vocals or dynamic instruments.\u003cbr \/\u003eSwitching between the 9 polar patterns from the power supply allows adjustment without touching the microphone, optimizing the source-to-ambient ratio and leakage control. The included \"Custom Retro\" shock mount ensures precise positioning and excellent mechanical isolation for clean and consistent takes.\u003cbr \/\u003eIts brass body and capsule provide robustness and stability, while the transformer-coupled tube circuit delivers the sought-after musical grain-both dense and airy-that naturally cuts through the mix.\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCategory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003estudio microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirectivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003estereo, cardioid, figure-8, super-cardioid, Omni\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCapsule\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eLarge Diaphragm\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"flex:1 1 300px;width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConnection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eXLR\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eRed\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:2rem\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTube microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eHand-selected Russian 6072A\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCircuit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eTransformer-coupled, inspired by vintage European designs\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePolar patterns\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e9 switchable positions from the power supply (cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-8, etc.)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-pass filter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e80 Hz, 6 dB\/octave slope\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAttenuator (Pad)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003eSwitchable -10 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e25 Hz - 20 kHz (+\/-3 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum sound pressure level (SPL max)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e136 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"flex:1 1 300px\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%\"\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd style=\"text-align:left\"\u003e\u0026quot;Cabernet Wine-Red\u0026quot; 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