Avantone CK-40 Stereo 3-Pattern FET Condenser Microphone with -10dB Pad

The AVANTONE CK-40 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to some of the world's very finest STEREO FET mics…but at a fraction of their cost! The rugged CK-40 microphone body and capsule assemblies are precision machined of BRASS. Aesthetically, it features an elegant Metallic Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and plated steel grills. The Discreet Class A Low-Noise FET circuitry will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs.

Any studio can proudly offer the STEREO CK-40 as a group vocal mic , room mic , piano mic , or utility condenser due to its versatility…It exudes class visually as well as sonically. The versatile AVANTONE CK-40 Stereo Class A FET microphone features twin LARGE 35mm center-terminated pressure gradient transducers. Their close physical proximity places them in a tight vertical array to allow accurate stereo imaging without phase issues arising. The top capsule/grill assembly rotates UP TO 180 degrees relative to the lower capsule/grill assembly. This feature along with the multi-pattern independent selector choices allow for all stereo recording techniques to be utilized. (XY-Coincident / Blumlein, M-S)

Features:

• Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability.
• Extra Large dual 35mm center-terminated Euro style capsules
• The versatile Stereo CK-40 mic is able to produce professional results with a warm, pleasing sonic character.
• The included Custom Retro Shockmount is superb in allowing a precise positioning of the mic while inhibiting the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results.
• 3-Pattern CLASS A FET Microphone w/ (2)  dual 35mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsules
• -10 dB pad  &  80 Hz LF roll off switches