The Mega-versatile Condenser Mic, and a Total Bargain!

No doubt about it, you need a pair of these. After all, when could you EVER get an amazing-quality pencil condenser microphone... with THREE capsules... for total versatility... THIS affordable? Seriously, the Avantone CK-1 is the elegant performer you've been looking for. Use a stereo pair for drum overhead miking. Record acoustic guitar with it (sounds awesome). One of the secrets behind the CK-1's amazing performance is that it's practically hot-rodded from the start. You see, Avantone gave the CK-1 high-quality Polystyrene and metalized Polypropylene capacitors in the audio path. This is the sort of "upgrade" mic modders regularly do. And it's built right into the CK-1. It gives the Avantone CK-1 a significant performance boost... without the fuss.

When you're recording instruments and percussion and you want to get the most value possible out of your microphone investment... the Avantone CK-1 (or a pair) goes a long, long way. And we hear it all the time... artists continually ask "what's that?" when they see the elegant Cabernet finish. It's an eye-catcher and an ear-pleaser... and versatile, to boot with its cardioid, omnidirectional, and hypercardioid capsules. What more could you ask for from a mic? That's right. The Avantone CK-1 is a serious value, and a serious mic.

Avantone CK-1 Small-diaphragm FET Pencil Condenser Microphone Features at a Glance:

• Small-diaphragm FET condenser microphone
  
• Polar Pattern/s: Cardioid, Hypercardioid, and Omnidirectional Capsules included
  
• Frequency Response: 25-20,000Hz +/- 3dB
  
• Sensitivity: 15mv/pa
  
• Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
  
• Maximum SPL: 138dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
  
• S/N Ratio re 1Pa: 78dB
  
• Noise Floor < 17dBA
  
• Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin
  
• High-Pass Switch 80Hz 6dB/octave
  
• Attenuation Switch -10dB
  
• Power Requirement: Standard 48V Phantom / 5mA
  
• Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body
  
• Includes: AVANTONE SSM Shockmount; wooden mic box; and Cardioid, Omni, and Hypercardioid capsules

Avantone Audio CK-1 Specs: Microphone Type Condenser Mono/Stereo TBD Polar Pattern Cardioid, Hypercardioid, Omni (Interchangeable Capsules Included) Diaphragm Size .75" (19mm) Frequency Response 25Hz-20kHz Max SPL 138dB SPL (1kHz at 0.5% THD) Output Impedance 200 ohms Signal to Noise Ratio 78dB Self Noise 17dB (A weighted) Low Cut Filter 80Hz, -6dB/octave Pads -10dB Connector XLR Weight .31 lb. Included Accessories TBD