Beautiful tape sound, high SPL handling!

Here's an exceptional ribbon microphone, at a price that makes it easy to work with in any studio! Avantone's CR-14 ribbon microphone delivers smooth sound, sleek retro looks, and the kind of SPL manipulation (up to 145dB) that makes it great on just about anything in your studio — vocals, drum kits, guitar amps, and more. a lot more! The CR-14 is built with top-of-the-line components, from the machined brass body to the low-mass double-band elements. This surprisingly affordable microphone comes complete with a shock mount, a wooden case, and a metal case. You'll love how the CR-14 makes your projects sound better right away!

Characteristics

• Unique and elegant brass body design;
• Double ribbon, low mass element;
• Fast and accurate transient response, ultra-high 145dB SPL capability;
• Figure 8 (or bi-directional) pickup pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots;
• Low residual noise;
• No power supply required;
• No internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion;
• Accessories included: wooden case, shock mount, metal case;
• Finish: Polished nickel trim, metallic wine red body, black grille.

Specifications

• Microphone type: ribbon;
• Tape Type: 2 micron aluminum (double tape) (5mm x 35mm);
• Mono/stereo: mono;
• Polar pattern: figure 8 (or bidirectional);
• Frequency response: 30Hz–15kHz;
• Maximum SPL: 145dB;
• Output impedance: 600 ohms;
• Signal-to-noise ratio: 72dB;
• Magnets: rare earth neodymium;
• Output impedance: <= 600 ohms;
  
• Sensitivity: -52 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa);
  
• Recommended load impedance: 3,000 ohms;
• Output connector: XLR male, 3 pins;
• Accessories included: shock mount, wooden case, aluminum case;
• Diameter: 36.83mm;
• Length: 175mm.