The AVANTONE “Cabernet (C-series)” mics are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics.

 

The AVANTONE CR-14 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance is comparable to some of the very finest Ribbon mics...but at a fraction of their cost!

 

Our rugged CR-14 microphone body and inner assembly parts are precision machined of BRASS.

 

Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and a black grill. The CR-14 has a unique, "retro" body design.

 

The transformer coupled output will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs.

 

Any studio can proudly offer the CR-14 as a guitar cabinet, room mic, drum overheads, vocal mic or utility room mic due to its versatility…It exudes class visually as well as sonically.

 

Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability.

 

The versatile CR-14 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.

 

The CR-14's dual, low-mass ribbon element which enables a much better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon designs. This design lends to fast and accurate transient response, ultra-high 148 dB SPL capability, and overall stunning realism.

 

The CR-14 has a figure-8 audio directionality (pickup) pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots (as compared to Large Diaphragm condenser mics & single ribbon designs).

 

The CR-14 has very low residual noise, with no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion. It also requires no power supply.

 

Uses Include:

 

Miking guitar amps & cabinets, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, vocals, room mic, etc…

 

Standard Included Items:

 

AVANTONE CR-14 Ribbon Microphone

 

AVANTONE Custom Retro Shockmount W/ Extra Elastic bands

 

Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box

 

Padded Aluminum storage / travel case

 

Owners Manual

 

"The CR-14 is a “real deal” ribbon mic with all the natural sound I expect to capture from a classic. It is my new “go to” mic for a warm deep rich tone, rivaling ANY of my vintage classic ribbons."

  Ray Kennedy   PRODUCER/ENGINEER 

(Steve Earle, Ray Davies, Emmylou Harris, Chuck Mead, John Mellencamp, Lucinda Williams)

 

"When it comes to capturing the sound of an instrument with a lot of mid-presence, the accuracy of the CR-14 is unbeatable...I am using it mainly on saxophone and my Hammond organ, but it also did a remarkable job on my own voice as well as other vocalists...”

 Jon Tiven    PRODUCER/SONGWRITER

(BB King, Robert Plant, Wilson Pickett, PF Sloan, Howard Tate, etc)

 

Type Ribbon Microphone

Ribbon Dual Ribbon / Pure Aluminum / 35mm x 5mm / 2 microns thick

Polar Pattern Figure of 8

Frequency Response 30Hz - 15kHz +/- 3dB

 

Output Impedance

 

<=600 Ohms

 

Recommended Load Impedance 3000 Ohms

Maximum SPL

 

145dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)

 

S/N Ratio

 

70dB re 1Pa

 

Sensitivity

 

-52 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa)

 

Output Connector

 

Male XLR 3 pin

 

Included Accessories

 

Padded  Wooden Box, Shockmount, Metal road case

 

Power Requirements None

 

Finish

 

Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body

 

Weight

 

16 oz (496 grams)

 

Dimensions

 

1.45" (37mm) x 6.89" (175mm)