Small-diaphragm FET Pencil Condenser Microphone with Included Shockmount, Wooden Box, and Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Hypercardioid Capsules

Who knew you could get such a high-performing pencil condenser microphone for under $150? Avantone worked their magic with the CK-1, creating a fine FET microphone that offers the design, character, and performance of much more expensive microphones — priced to fit into any project or personal studio's budget. And once you hear the CK-1, you'll absolutely want it in your mic locker, regardless of what you paid for it. It's an unbelievable performer as a drum overhead microphone and percussion in general. Get a stereo pair and you'll be miking everything in sight. You've never heard your acoustic sound so good, for so little. Plus you get cardioid, hypercardioid, and omnidirectional capsules included for extreme versatility for whatever mono or stereo miking method you want to pursue in the future.

What's the secret behind the CK-1's high performance? Avantone gave this microphone high-grade Polysystrene and Metalized Polypropylene capacitors in the audio path. This is the sort of "upgrade" the microphone modding and hot rodding world is all about. But Avantone went ahead and decided to bring these favorite hot rods to an off-the-shelf microphone, saving you time and effort — and delivering the performance you want right off the bat. And while it's definitely performance you want out of your small-diaphragm CK-1, we can't help but comment on its looks. As a part of Avantone's Cabernet series, the CK-1 features a Cabernet Wine-Red finish that's accented with polished nickel trim.

• Small-diaphragm FET condenser microphone
• Polar Pattern/s: Cardioid, Hypercardioid, and Omnidirectional Capsules included
• Frequency Response: 25-20,000Hz ± 3dB
• Sensitivity: 15mv/pa
• Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
• Maximum SPL: 138dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
• S/N Ratio re 1Pa : 78dB
• Noise Floor < 17dBA
• Output Connector: Male XLR 3 pin
• High-Pass Switch 80Hz 6dB/octave
• Attenuation Switch -10dB
• Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body
• Includes: AVANTONE SSM Shockmount; wooden mic box; and Cardioid, Omni, and Hypercardioid capsules
• Requires +48V phantom power