Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

Delivering massive sound and superior vintage tube warmth, the BV-1 mkII Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone from Avantone lives up to the legacy of its predecessor and then some, with a handpicked CK12-style, edge-terminated, dual-sided capsule and boutique capacitor electronics that provide enormous bottom-end and smooth, yet airy top-end. A vintage-style external PSU delivers reliable and consistent power to the BV-1 mkII over its custom 7-pin XLR cable, and it sports nine variable polar patterns, ranging from omnidirectional and cardioid to figure-8, making the Avantone BV-1 mkII a versatile studio mic that can handle nearly any sound source.

Percussion, piano, strings, brass, winds, and even amplified cabinets are no problem for this microphone with convenient high-pass filter and -10 dB pad onboard switches that can adjust to most recording scenarios, and the inherent proximity effect adds body and presence to vocals, making it easy to produce world-class vocal recordings. The BV-1 mkII comes with a plethora of accessories including a wooden microphone hard case, a shockmount for rumble-free recording, a pop filter and windscreen for plosives mitigation, cables for power and connection to the PSU, and a large, durable road case that stores your mic and all of its accessories for easy transport to and from the studio.

Handpicked Electronics

The BV-1 mkII is durable and constructed from handpicked components. Everything from the boutique capacitors, to the 34mm CK12-style capsule, to the transformer and Russian tubes are carefully selected for their sound quality. With its external PSU and massive bottom-end, this tube mic exudes vintage style with plenty of substance.

• Carefully selected boutique capacitors from Solen, Nichicon, Wima, Elna, Kyocera, and Epcos
• Custom Cinemag output transformer with isolated output for minimal noise
• Handpicked, edge-terminated 34mm CK12-style capsule with dual sides and gold-sputtered mylar diaphragm
• Select low-noise Russian 6072A tube
• Ultra-high quality Sommer 7-pin XLR cable with thick gauge conductors for valve heater

Premium Features for the Studio

Avantone ensured that the BV-1 mkII would excel in the studio not just as a world-class vocal mic, but also as a general studio workhorse. With onboard pad and HPF switches as well as appreciably high max SPL levels and a wide, smooth frequency response, this mic is ready to record nearly anything.

• 80 Hz high-pass filter switch for rolling off bass to eliminate rumble
• -10 dB pad switch for a high maximum SPL of 144 dB, perfect for loud sound sources like amplified cabs or drums
• Variable polar patterns, selectable on the PSU, with nine total patterns including cardioid, omni, and bidirectional
• Proximity effect adds body and presence to vocals
• Wide and smooth frequency response of 25 Hz to 20 kHz

Everything You Need

The BV-1 mkII includes a suite of all the accessories you need. Along with the external PSU and all necessary cables, such as the PSU power cable and custom Sommer 7-pin XLR cable, the mic also comes with vital studio accessories. A hardshell briefcase keeps everything together even the included wooden presentation box that stores the microphone itself. The included shockmount holds the microphone snug, and the included pop filter helps recording in even the toughest environments.