BV-1

1165 €

Common name: Avantone Pro BV-1

Production Status: In production

The BV-1 is a transformer coupled multi pattern tube large diaphragm microphone equipped with a single-sided 32 mm centre-terminated gold-sputtered Mylar (6 micron) capsule and hand selected Russian 6072A tube. It features an elegant Buttercream baked on finish, accented with polished nickel trim and grill. The BV-1 is primarily a vocal microphone but is equally suited for instrument recordings. It has a 10 dB attenuation pad and a 80 Hz low cut filter. The BV-1 comes with shock mount, continuously variable polar pattern power supply, microphone cables, removable metal pop filter and custom designed tweed road case.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
25Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
17.7 mV/Pa
Max SPL
134
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
17 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
6072A - 12AY7

Switchable Options

Pad
10dB
Filter/EQ
HPF 80Hz 6dB/oct.

Physical Characteristics

Connector
7-pin
Connector notes
Available Colours
Glossy Butter-Cream
Weight
1300 g
Length
254 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
63 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
Power supply. Padded wooden mic box. Shock-mount. Custom designed Tweed road case. Removable metal pop filter. Mic cable.
Optional