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Avantone CK-1

Small-diaphragm FET true condenser pencil mic with interchangeable cardioid, hypercardioid and omni capsules, pad and high-pass filter

Type
Condenser
Pattern
Cardioid / hypercardioid / omni
Sensitivity
−36.5 dBV/Pa computed
Self-noise
17 dB(A)
Max SPL
138 dB SPL
Impedance
200 Ω
Rated range
25 – 25k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the graph cardioid rh, p. 1. Chart titled "1/3 Octave Band", legend "CK-1/Cardioid", "Relative Response, dB" against "1/3 Octave Band Center Frequency, Hz" (1/3-octave band levels joined by straight lines). Who measured it, distance and room are not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

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All specs

From the product page (Recording Hacks copy)
Capsule19 mm small-diaphragm capsules, interchangeable (the internal capsule assembly is swapped under the brass head). Each capsule listed as "19mm"; how they are swapped from the product description.p. 1
Sensitivity−36.5 dBV/Pa (15 mV/Pa). Not stated by the manufacturer: Converted from 15 mV/Pa, given for each of the three capsules.
Self-noise17 dB(A). "Self-noise: 17.0 dB(A)".
Max SPL138 dB SPL, distortion not stated. "Max SPL: 138 dB".
Poweringphantom, 48 V. "Requires phantom power; Phantom voltage: 48v".
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "3-pin XLR male (1)".
Weight142 g. "142g (5.01oz)". Avantone: "Weighs less than 5 oz." (p. 1 of the product page).
Dimensions153 × 23 mm. Length × maximum diameter.
TestingEach mic tested by hand and ear in California before shipment (Recording Hacks)
From the product page
Output impedance200 ohm, "Less than 200 Ohms". "Less than 200 Ohms output impedance". Recording Hacks: "200 Ohms (Low)".p. 1
Rated frequency range25 Hz to 25 kHz, ± 3 dB; also [42, 20000], cardioid capsule (Recording Hacks); also [38, 20000], hypercardioid capsule (Recording Hacks); also [20, 20000], omni capsule (Recording Hacks). "25-25,000 Hz +/- 3db".
Low cutoff, 80 Hz; 80 Hz. "80Hz high-pass filter"; Recording Hacks: "HPF @ 80Hz (Via Switch)".
Pad−10 dB. "-10dB attenuation"; Recording Hacks: "Pad: -10dB (Via Switch)".
FinishCabernet red over a milled brass body, polished nickel silver accents
Supplied accessoriesSSM shock mount; cardioid, hypercardioid and omni capsules; padded wooden storage box
CircuitFET; metallised polypropylene and polystyrene capacitors
US price$149

Documents

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