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Avantone 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

Avantone Pro CK-1-Cardioid 19mm Cardioid capsule Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa CHARTFreq. Resp.: 42 - 20,000 Hz MSRP: n/a | Still In Production Avantone Pro CK-1-Hypercardioid 19mm Hypercardioid capsule Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa CHARTFreq. Resp.: 38 - 20,000 Hz MSRP: n/a | Still In Production Avantone Pro CK-1-Omni 19mm Omnidirectional capsule Sensitivity: 15 mV/Pa CHARTFreq. 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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