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CardioidAvant Electronics CU-2

MSRP: $199 Cardioid Condenser Microphone

Avant Electronics CU-2

Description

The CU-2 is a large-diaphragm (35mm!) Class-A FET USB microphone, designed for plug-and-play operation with any USB computer — no preamp needed.

The onboard ADC (analog to digital converter) is capable of 24-bit, 96-kHz operation. This distinguishes the CU-2 from most USB mics, which are limited to 16-bit operation, and often to 44.1 kHz as well.

The CU-2 ships in a padded wooden box with a suspension shockmount (which doesn’t fit in the box), a 3-meter USB cable, and a 5-year warranty.

The Avant Electronics CU-2 is also known as: CU2.

The mic was released in 2007.

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
  • Cardioid (20 - 20,000 Hz)
  • Filter: HPF: -6dB/oct@80Hz (Via Switch)
Diaphragm size Impedance Max SPL
35mm (1.38'') n/a 137 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a 160mm (6.30'') 58mm (2.28'')
  • USB (1)
Power Specifications

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