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Budget FET Vocal Mic Shootout: Lauten LA-220 v. Studio Projects C1 v. Miktek C1 v. Avantone CK-7

Also in this recording Lauten Audio LA-220 FET LDC Microphone V1 Studio Projects C1 Large Diaphragm Condenser Microphone Miktek C1 Cardioid Large Diaphragm FET Condenser Microphone Avantone CK-7 Large Diaphragm FET Multi-Pattern Condenser Warm Audio WA76 Discrete Compressor Bricasti Design M7 Reverb Processor SoundToys EchoBoy - Delay Plug-in

In this video we present a budget friendly FET vocal microphone shootout using the Lauten LA-220, the Studio Projects C1, the Miktek C1, and the Avantone CK-7. Can you tell which one's which? If you are interested in hea... Read more

In this video we present a budget friendly FET vocal microphone shootout using the Lauten LA-220, the Studio Projects C1, the Miktek C1, and the Avantone CK-7. Can you tell which one's which? If you are interested in hearing the results and/or getting ahold of the audio files from this shootout, give us a shout, we'd love to hear from you!  

From Avantone Pro

The Big Boy of Avantone’s "Cabernet (C-series)" true condenser FET circuit LDC mic family. Avantone’s proven transformer coupled circuit is paired with our new 34mm, super sensitive 6-micron capsule. Avantone’s new proprietary “edge terminated, dual backplate” and “custom style” Metalized capacitors help provide exactly what you’d want from the finest “studio-standard” FET-LDC mics money can buy. A full low-end, rich midrange response and well-defined smooth highs, without the harsh edge associated with mics that don’t cost a king’s ransom. 

Anyone that is familiar with Avantone’s C-series, knows they are built tough. The CK-7 sports a solid brass milled hull, and woven steel-grill, without any breakable plastic parts employed. A custom “Retro-style” 16-point shock mount provides superior isolation from vibration, assuring no low-end resonance ever reaches the mic. An 80k high pass and -10db pad are ready to be engaged, to keep your track immaculately clear from unwanted noise, and distortion free. When you consider the three-way polar pattern selector (Cardioid, Omnidirectional and figure 8), full range response, and noise abatement, the CK-7 might be the most versatile, and inexpensive FET LDC available.

Type
True Condenser
Polar Pattern(s)
Cardioid , Omni , Figure 8
Capsule
34mm 6-micron capsule
Frequency Response
20-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
Output Impedance
<=250 Ohms
Sensitivity
-38 dB (0 dB=1V/Pa)
S/N Ratio
77dB re 1Pa
Maximum SPL
139dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
Equivalent Noise Level
(A-Weighted per IEC 286-4) < 16 dB
Output Connector
Male XLR 3-pin
High-Pass Switch
80 Hz 6dB/octave
Attenuation Switch
-10 dB
Power Requirement
Standard 48 Volt Phantom / 5mA
Included Accessories
Shockmount, Wooden Box in Metal Carrying Case
Dimensions
187mm x 51mm / 7.5" x 2"
Weight
.65 kgs / 1.4 lbs.
Finish
Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body

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