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BV-1
Multi-Pattern
Large Capsule Valve Microphone
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Foreword by Ray Kennedy
(Grammy Award Winning
Producer/Engineer/Writer/Musician/Artist)
I am very pleased to have the
opportunity to personally offer a few
introductory words about the AVANTONE
BV-1 microphone. I was fortunate to hear
it in its final pre-release stage and
get some real studio recording time with
it. As a producer/engineer who has many
great classic and vintage microphones in
my personal arsenal, it is a rare
surprise to be impressed with a new
fresh mic out of the box. This is indeed
the case with the BV-1!
The ritual of unpacking and setting up
the ingenious bottle design BV-1
demonstrates a remarkable measure of
quality in the way it looks and feels.
The build and materials are of the
highest grade … From the 1950’s style
tweed & alligator case, to the heavy
duty Gotham Audio cables, the stout
power supply, the robust shock-mount,
and the coolest pop screen ever...this
mic is an engineering masterpiece.
As
I flipped the switch for initial
listening I was eager to hear the sonic
quality of this elegant mic…The
sound is so rich and full with
incredible fat, yet tight, low end,
smooth throughout the entire midrange
spectrum and extremely
pleasing in detail and clarity in the
high frequencies. Vocals sound so real
and alive like the singer is sitting on
the console during playback. I am
blown away with the boldness of the
sound …so deep, transparent, and
silky-smooth on top. In
short…the BV-1 is spectacular!
Summary:
The
BV-1 is an all around multipurpose
microphone, which has no limitations for
the kind of sound that it can capture on
any voice or instrument. If you have a
great source sound you need a great
microphone to capture the magic and
that, no doubt, would be the AVANTONE
BV-1. It will be part of my recording
equation from now on so therefore I am
adding a pair of these beauties to my
microphone arsenal… I believe the BV-1’s
won’t be stored in the case but living
on mic stands always ready to power up
and capture some great instruments and
voices…This mic is a
"Bottle of Badass!”
Ray
Kennedy
Producer / engineer : Steve Earle,
Lucinda Williams, Ray Davies, Nanci
Griffith, Billy Joe Shaver, Ron Sexsmith,
Jack Ingram, Reckless Kelly, Todd Snyder and many
other great artists.
AVANT
ELECTRONICS is honored that Ray was so
excited about the BV-1 mic and we thank
him for his enthusiasm,
suggestions, and countless hours of
rigorous studio sessions as he put it
through the paces.
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The AVANTONE “Buttercream
(B-series)” mics from AVANT
ELECTRONICS are designed to offer premium
professional performance. They will meet or
surpass the performance and specifications
of much higher priced mics. As all ways...
we strive to offer true value at every price
point and invite sonic comparisons to higher
priced mics.
The AVANTONE
BV-1 is truly a gorgeous looking and
sounding microphone. The design, character
and performance is comparable to some of the
finest vintage tube mics of the 1950’s &
1960’s…but
at a fraction of their cost!
Our rugged BV-1 microphone body and capsule
assembly are precision machined of BRASS.
Aesthetically, it features an elegant Retro-ButterCream
finish, accented with polished nickel trim
and grill.
The transformer coupled tube circuitry
offers a modern-day, affordable
solution to the desire to capture the
character of famous European and
American vintage designs.
Rear vents aid in stabilizing internal
temperature to help secure tube longevity
Any studio can proudly offer the BV-1 as a
primary Vocal mic…It exudes class visually
as well as sonically.
Manufactured using
premium grade resistors and capacitors along
with precision machined brass structural
components that yield a very solid feel,
superb sonic integrity and rugged
reliability.
The versatile BV-1 mic is
able to produce professional results with an
open, 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.
9-Pattern Tube Microphone w/
34mm gold sputtered thin Mylar capsule
assembly
-10dB pad & 80
Hz LF roll off switches
Uses Include:
Vocals, Acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum
overheads, percussion, piano mic,
etc…
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“…a few days ago when I got my brand new
AVANTONE
BV-1 tube mic-- the flagship offering from these extremely capable
people …I
was able to experience the full glory of
plugging it in and hearing …OH MY
FREAKING GOD!
There's definitely some kind of
eerie magic at work, because when you
hear yourself, you just burst into song,
almost involuntarily... they should
bottle these mics and sell them! …it's a
bizarre sensation, but this mic makes
you
want to hear yourself, it lulls
you into a sonically enticing place...
this can't be legal, in some states...”
Joel Patterson : Engineer/Producer
(Gearslutz
posting)
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"... today i set up five
mics in my studio - i was curious and
excited to see how my new BV - 1 would
compare to mics i'd been making records
with for years - i won't mention any
names, but i will say the mics in the
"shoot out" included a couple of vintage
classics that everyone in Nashville
considers standard "go tos'" for vocals
- i had an engineer friend of mind run
the exercise and keep me in the dark so
i wouldn't get "drawn off sides" - at
the end of the day the BV 1 was left
standing with one other mic favorite as
the two i'll be using for vocals in the
coming months - i was particularly
impressed with the evenness of
frequencies and solid reproduction (no
hype), especially on up tempo singing,
where the mid range in my voice tends to
"read" a little unpleasant to my ear -
good at any price and certainly a must
have for the money - great job guys - "
Kix
Brooks
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Brooks and Dunn
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"I
tried the BV-1 at three different
studios. For vocals I liked it better
than the studio's Siemens-badged Neumann
U47 because the BV-1 was smoother in the
high frequencies; the vintage Neumann
was almost sibilant by comparison… I
think the BV-1 kit is a tremendous value
and a great sounding addition to any
studio mic locker. I hate to give it up!"
Barry Rudolph : (Grammy winning Engineer/Producer)
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The
AVANTONE “B-Series”
BV-1 Microphone offers premium sonic performance and
flexibility at a stunningly affordable price.
The beautiful BV-1 has a “Retro/Butter-Cream”
finish with polished Nickel trim that exudes
elegance that is equaled by the audio
performance.
A low-noise, hand selected 6072A tube is used as
well as premium grade capacitors and resistors
in order to provide the professional engineer an
incredible microphone.
The edge-terminated, custom
designed & voiced 34mm / 3 micron dual
capsule assembly offers exceptional sensitivity
with a very open, rich texture . Plenty of
smooth, airy top end without being “edgy” or
harsh.
A custom design “USA MADE”
CineMag output transformer was developed
because
of its rich, yet linear output.
Design, Final Assembly, and QC testing
done with care in Sunny Southern California,
USA
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Finally…. A Beautiful, affordable “boutique
mic “ that rivals the performance of a vintage
mic!
Set
Includes
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AVANTONE
BV-1
Multi-Pattern Valve Microphone
Padded/Plush Lined Wooden
Microphone Box
Vintage Style Power Supply with 9 selectable
patterns
Custom Nickel plated Pop Filter (Detachable)
Custom "Retro - Style" Shock Mount
5/8”- 3/8” stand adapter insert
15’ Gotham GAC-7 Custom Mic Cable with Premium
Nickel Switchcraft XLR connectors
Packaged in a Tweed &
Alligator Trim - Retro Styled, plush-lined
Carrying
Case
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Transformer
Made in USA by:
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Cable from GOTHAM AUDIO
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USA Made connectors from:
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Output Impedance:
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<200 Ohms / transformer
isolated
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Maximum SPL :
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134dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
144dB with pad engaged
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Frequency Response: |
25Hz-20KHz |
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Equivalent noise level :
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<18dB
(A-weighted
IEC 268-4)
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S/N Ratio:
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78dB
(Ref.
1Pa A-weighted)
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Sensitivity:
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-35dBV
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Output Connector:
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Male XLR 7 pin
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Included Accessories: |
Power Supply, Padded
Wooden Mic Box, Shockmount ,
Custom Designed Tweed road case , Removable
metal pop filter, 15’ Gotham GAC-7
Tube Mic Cable
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Tube Type:
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Select Low-Noise Russian
6072A
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High-Pass Switch
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80 Hz 6dB/octave Switch
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Attenuation Switch
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-10dB Switch
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Finish:
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Polished Nickel trim /
Glossy Butter-Cream Body
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Weight (BV-1 Mic Only):
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1.3 kgs / 46 oz.
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Weight (in case): |
25 Lbs (11.15 kgs) |
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Dimensions (Microphone):
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10"(250mm) Long x 2.5”
(63mm) wide BODY / 75mm (3”) GRILL
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Dimensions of Product Case: |
23" x 7.5" x 17" |
 
5-Year Warranty
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