BV-12
Primary use:
Type:
Polar patterns:
Common name: Avantone Pro BV-12
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
The BV-12 is part of the Avantone “Buttercream (B-series)”. It is a multi pattern tube microphone equipped with 34 mm edge-terminated gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule and hand selected Russian 6072A tube. The BV-12 is equipped with a 10 dB pad and 80 Hz low cut filter. “Hand Selected” Russian made 6072A tube. The microphone comes with wood box, shock mount, power supply with continuously variable polar pattern control, 7-pin cable and tweed road case.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
12.5 mV/Pa
Max SPL
136
Max SPL, THD:
0
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
17 dB-A
Output Impedance
250Ω
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
800 g
Length
237 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
46 mm
Depth
Accessories
Included
Avantone Custom Retro Shock-mount. Avantone PS-1 multi-pattern power supply. Mogami GoldStudio Pro 15' XLR Cable. Elegant padded genuine wooden Mic box. Handcrafted wood side, tweed travel case.
Optional