From Avantone Pro
The BV-1 mkII is a tube-driven, large-diaphragm condenser microphone; it’spredecessor has become an indispensable element in world-renowned studios andhome set ups alike, due to an unheard-of combination of quality,durability,andvalue.The development of the BV-1 mkII was a “spare-no-expense”approach to microphone design — every single component was chosen for its soundquality. This has resulted in capacitors being used from 6 different boutique companiessuch as Solen, Nichicon, Wima, Elna, Kyocera and Epcos. Avantone worked with manyof these companies to manufacture custom capacitors just for the BV-1 mkII, as only thevery best would deliver our sonic quality.
The BV-1 mkII also features a custom Cinemag output transformer designed for thismicrophone, as well as a handpicked edge-terminated 34mm CK12-style capsule. Theculmination of these components led to a design that hashugebottom-end, and smoothyet airy top-end. The proximity effect lends itself to a massive sound that can add bodyand a sense of presence to any vocals. Though the original BV-1 remains a topcontender as a world-class vocal mic, the expanded veratility of the BV-1 mkII alsomakes for a top choice for use with percussion, piano, mandolin, brass, winds, and evenguitar cabinets. The BV-1 mkII is ready foranything.
Everything you need.
The BV-1 mkII includes a suite of all the accessories you need. The power supply, justas the microphone itself, is a “spare-no-expense” design. The ultra high quality 7 pincable is custom made by Sommer in Germany — this is one of thevery best7 pincables in existence; using thicker gauge conductors for the valve heater and heaterground that ensures the vacuum tube is always being provided the best current.A hardshell briefcase keeps everything together; even the included wood presentationbox that stores the microphone itself. The included shockmount holds the microphonesnug, and the included pop filter helps recording in even the toughtest environments.
- Tube Type
- Select Low-Noise Russian 6072A
- Polar Pattern(s)
- Variable Figure 8 through Cardiod and Omni.
- Capsule
- Custom dual sided 34mm edge-terminated
gold-sputtered Mylar (6 micron)
- Frequency Response
- 25Hz-20KHz
- Output Impedance
- <200 Ohms / transformer isolated
- Sensitivity
- 35dBV
- S/N Ratio
- 78dB (Ref. 1Pa A-weighted)
- Noise Floor
- < 17 dBA
- Maximum SPL
- 134dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
144dB with pad engaged
- Equivalent Noise Level
- <18dB (A-weighted IEC 268-4)
- Output Connector
- Male XLR 7 pin
- High-Pass Switch
- 80 Hz 6dB/octave Switch
- Attenuation Switch
- 10dB Switch
- Power Requirement
- 90Vac-220Vac
- Included Accessories
- Power Supply, Padded Wooden Mic Box,
Shockmount, Road Case.
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