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Mods for the CTM100

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    MicParts offers a full suite of upgrades for the Apex 460 (and all other rebadged Alctron T11A microphones): C12 style grilles, upgraded K47, K67/K87, and CK12 style capsules, and two different circuits.

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Carvin Corporation CTM100

Pricing & Availability

  • MSRP: $260
  • Discontinued

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CTM100 Documentation

9 polar patternsCarvin Corporation CTM100

Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

The Carvin CTM100 is an Alctron HST-11a, manufactured in China and available in the US and Europe under numerous brand names.

CTM100It is a 9-pattern tube mic with included power supply and shockmount. As do all the rebadged HST-11a mics, the CTM100 responds well to modification; search the web for “Apex 460 mod” to find relevant message-board discussions, or see our Apex 460 page for a starter list of common mods.

Because Carvin has not supplied frequency-response graphs for the CMT100, the graphs below are from the HST-11A.

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Specifications

Frequency Response - OmnidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
CTM100 Omnidirectional Frequency Response Chart
Frequency Response - CardioidClick Graph to Compare!
CTM100 Cardioid Frequency Response Chart
Frequency Response - BidirectionalClick Graph to Compare!
CTM100 Bidirectional Frequency Response Chart
Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Omnidirectional (25 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Cardioid (25 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Bidirectional (25 mV/Pa; 20 - 20,000 Hz)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 26mm
300 Ohms (Low) Max SPL: 125 dB
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
824g (29.07oz) 240mm (9.45'') 46mm (1.81'')
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Includes tube power supply

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