Avant Electronics CK-40

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.

The Avantone CK-40 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to some of the world's veyr finest stereo FET mics; but at a fraction of their cost.

The rugged CK-40 microphone body and capsule assemblies are precision machined of brass.

Aesthetically, it features an elegant Metallic Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and plated steel grills.

The discreet class A low-noise FET circuitry will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs.

Any studio can proudly offer the Stereo CK-40 as a group vocal mic, room mic, piano mic, or utility condenser due to its versatility. It exudes class visually as well as sonically.

The versatile Avantone CK-40 stereo class A FET microphone features twin large 35mm center-terminated pressure gradient transducers. Their close physical proximity places them in a tight vertical array to allow accurage stereo imaging without phase issues arising. The top capsule/grill assembly rotates up to 180 degrees relative to the lower capsule/grill assembly. This feature along with the multi-pattern independent selector choices allow for all stereo recording techniques to be utilized. (XY-Coincident/Blumlein, M-S)

The 2 sets of pad, pattern select & LF rolloff switches independently control the capsules. Front switches control the lower fixed grill/capsule while the rear switches control the upper rotating headgrill.

The CK-40 operates on standard 48 volt phantom power and includes a 5-pin mic cable that plugs into the included 1x2 stereo splitter box. Two standard XLR mic cables are then all that is required to connect to a phantom powered mic preamp/console channel.

Uses Include:

• Studio group vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, piano, room mic, etc.
• The 3 patterns allow the CK-40 to be used in a variety of situations including M-S recording
• The -10dB attenuation switch can be engaged when micing very high SPL sources to keep from overloading the electronics
• The 80Hz high-pass filter switch can be engaged to reduce rumble and to keep unwanted low frequencies from "muddying up" the track

Standard Items Supplied:

• Avantone CK-40 multi-pattern stereo FET microphone
• Avantone custom retro shockmount
• Padded, zippered mic pouch
• 1x2 splitter box
• 30' 5-pin cable
• Foam wind filter
• Padded aluminum storage/travel case
• Owners manual

Features

• Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability
• Extra large dual 35mm center-terminated Euro style capsules
• The versatile stereo CK-40 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
• 3-pattern Class A FET microphone with dual 35mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsules
• -10dB pad & 80Hz LF roll off switches

Specifications

• Type: Stereo true condenser microphone
• Polar Patterns: Cardioid, Omni, Figure 8 (x2)
• Capsules: (2) Dual plate 35mm gold sputtered diaphragm/brass assembly
• Frequency Response: 20-20,000 Hz +/-3dB
• Rated Output Impedance: <=200 ohms
• Maximum SPL: 147dB (0.5% THD @ 1000Hz)
• Sensitivity: -40dB
• Noise Level: 17dB (A weighted EC651)
• S/N Ratio re 1Pa: 77dB
• Output Connector: Male XLR 5-pin
• High-Pass Switch: 80Hz 6dB/octave
• Attenuation Switch: -10dB
• Included Accessories: Mic pouch, shockmount, foam filter, 2x1 splitter box, 30' cable, metal road case
• Power Requirement: Standard 48 Volt Phantom (x2) 3mA current consumption
• Size: 10 7/8" x 1 15/16"
• Weight: 2.1 lbs
• Finish: Polished Nickel trim/Metallic Cabernet Red Body