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Avant Electronics BV-1
Street: $999 / MSRP: $999 Multi-Pattern Condenser Tube Microphone
Description
The BV-1 is a multipattern tube condenser microphone, announced at NAMM 2009. The model number contains the series identifier (B for Buttercream), a tube/fet designator (V for valve), and a numeric model.
This mic represents a step toward higher-end, no-compromise microphones for Avant. The BV-1 utilizes numerous name-brand components, exotic capacitors, and so on.
The tube is a Russian 6072a. The transformer is custom-wound specifically for this circuit and capsule, and is manufactured by Cinemag. XLR connectors are from Switchcraft.
Althouh prototyped with a 35mm, center-terminated capsule, the retail product was subsequently modified for a 34mm (capsule diameter), side-terminated design with 3-micron diaphragm material. It is a dual-diaphragm, multipattern design. A switch on the power supply allows selection between nine polar patterns.
The BV-1 ships in a tweed suitcase (with “faux alligator” trim) with a suspension shockmount, Gotham power cable, power supply with pattern-selection switch, perforated metal (screen) pop filter, plus a velvet-lined wooden storage case for the microphone.
Like all Avant microphones, the BV-1 is individually tested in the US prior to shipping. Additionally, the tubes are pre-screened before installation.
The Avant Electronics BV-1 is also known as: BV1.
The mic was released in 2009.
Specifications
| Pickup Patterns | Pads & Filters |
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Omnidirectional
(17.8 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Cardioid (17.8 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) Bidirectional (17.8 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz) |
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| Capsule Dimensions | Impedance | SPL/Noise |
|---|---|---|
| Capsule diameter: 34mm Diaphragm gauge: 6 microns |
200 Ohms (Low) | Max SPL: 144 dB Self-noise: 17.0 dB(A) |
| Weight | Length | Max Diameter | Interface(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1300g (45.86oz) | 250mm (9.84'') | 64mm (2.52'') |
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