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CK-1 Microphone Sets

OmnidirectionalCardioidHypercardioidAvantone Pro CK-1

Detachable-Capsule Pencil Condenser Microphone

The Avant CK-1 is an inexpensive pencil condenser microphone that ships with three interchangeable capsules, providing three polar patterns: cardioid, omnidirectional, hypercardioid.

Swapping capsules on the CK-1 is slightly different than on many competing mics, because only the internal capsule assembly is included. To change the CK-1’s capsule, first detach the chromed brass head, then swap the internal capsule assembly, then replace the brass head. Avant’s tube SDC, the CV-28, utilizes the same approach.

The CK-1 body is machined from brass, and is finished in the company’s trademark “cabernet” red, with polished nickel trim.

The CK-1 ships in a padded wooden box with a an elastic shockmount (p/n SSM) and the three capsules described above (omni, cardioid, hyper).

All Avant mics are tested by hand (and ear) in California prior to shipment.

The Avantone Pro CK-1 is also known as: CK1.

Specifications

Compatible Capsules
Cardioid Avantone Pro CK-1-Cardioid
19mm Cardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 42 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: n/a | Still In Production
Hypercardioid Avantone Pro CK-1-Hypercardioid
19mm Hypercardioid capsule
Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 38 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: n/a | Still In Production
Omnidirectional Avantone Pro CK-1-Omni
19mm Omnidirectional capsule
Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa
Freq. Resp.: 20 - 20,000 Hz
MSRP: n/a | Still In Production
Pads & Filters Impedance SPL/Noise
  • Pad: -10dB (Via Switch)
  • Filter: HPF @ 80Hz (Via Switch)
200 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 138 dB
Self-noise: 17.0 dB(A)
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
142g (5.01oz) 153mm (6.02'') 23mm (0.91'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Requires phantom power
  • Phantom voltage: 48v

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