Avantone CK40 Stereo FET Condenser Microphone

Avantone's CK-40 microphone boasts a precision-machined brass body and capsule assembly, featuring an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish with polished nickel trim and grill. Its discreet Class A Low-Noise FET circuitry ensures professional-grade results, rivaling pricier designs. Crafted with premium materials, it offers a solid feel, structural integrity, and rugged reliability.

Equipped with twin large 35mm center-terminated pressure gradient transducers, it enables accurate stereo imaging without phase issues. The microphone's unique design allows the top capsule/grill assembly to rotate up to 180 degrees relative to the lower assembly, enhancing versatility for various stereo recording techniques.

Highlights

• Precision machined brass microphone body and capsule assembly
• Cabernet Wine-Red finish with polished nickel trim and grill
• Discreet Class A Low-Noise FET circuitry
• Features twin large 35mm center-terminated pressure gradient transducers
• Tight vertical array placement for accurate stereo imaging
• Top capsule/grill assembly rotates up to 180 degrees relative to lower assembly
• Multi-pattern independent selector for versatile stereo recording techniques

Technical Specifications

• TYPE: Stereo True Condenser Microphone
• POLAR PATTERN(S): Cardioid, Omni, Figure-8 (x2)
• CAPSULE: (2) Dual plate 35mm gold sputtered diaphragm / brass assembly
• FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 20-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
• OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: <=250 Ohms
• SENSITIVITY: -40dB
• S/N RATIO: 77dB re 1Pa
• MAXIMUM SPL: 147 dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
• EQUIVALENT NOISE LEVEL: 17dB (A weighted EC651)
• OUTPUT CONNECTOR: Male XLR 5-pin with included breakout box and cable
• HIGH-PASS SWITCH: 80 Hz 6dB/octave
• ATTENUATION SWITCH: -10dB
• POWER REQUIREMENT: Standard 48 Volt Phantom (x2) 3mA current consumption
• DIMENSIONS: 27.6mm X 49mm
• WEIGHT: .95 kgs / 2.1 lbs.
• FINISH: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body

Whats In The Box

• “Retro” Shockmount
• 5-Pin mic cable
• 1x2 stereo splitter box
• 30' Cable
• Foam Filter
• Padded wooden box.