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Professional Performance at Low Cost
The Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone delivers professional audio quality comparable to top-tier ribbon mics but at a significantly more affordable price, making high-end sound accessible.
The Avantone CR-14 Ribbon Microphone is designed to offer true professional performance. The character and performance is comparable to some of the very finest Ribbon mics...but at a fraction of their cost.
The rugged CR-14 microphone body and inner assembly parts are precision machined of brass. Aesthetically, it features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and a black grill. The CR-14 has a unique, "retro" body design.
The transformer coupled output will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. Any studio can proudly offer the CR-14 as a guitar cabinet, room mic, drum overheads, vocal mic or utility room mic due to its versatility.
Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability. The versatile CR-14 mic is able to produce professional results with a 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. This isolation allows for superior professional results.
The CR-14's dual, low-mass ribbon element which enables a much better sensitivity rating than most single ribbon designs. This design lends to fast and accurate transient response, ultra-high 148 dB SPL capability, and overall stunning realism. It has a figure-8 audio directionality (pickup) pattern via front and rear, with extended sweet spots (as compared to Large Diaphragm condenser mics & single ribbon designs).
The CR-14 has very low residual noise, with no internal active electronics to overload or produce distortion. It also requires no power supply.
- Versatile ribbon mic soprting a beautiful retro design
- Comes with Custom Retro Shockmount W/ Extra Elastic bands, padded genuine wooden Mic box, padded aluminum storage / travel case
- Dual Ribbon / Pure Aluminum / 35mm x 5mm / 2 microns thick
- Polar Pattern: Figure of 8
- Frequency Response: 30Hz - 15kHz +/- 3dB
- Output Impedance <=600 Ohms
- Recommended Load Impedance 3000 Ohms
- Maximum SPL 145dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
- S/N Ratio 70dB re 1Pa
- Sensitivity -52 dBv +/- 2dB Re. (0dB=1V/Pa)
- Output Connector Male XLR 3 pin
- Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body
- Weight: 16 oz (496 grams)
- Dimensions: 1.45" (37mm) x 6.89" (175mm)
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
Large/Heavy items: Extra charges may apply (e.g., consoles, large monitors). We’ll contact you before processing if so.
We ship with DPD and UPS across the UK, EU and worldwide. Same-day within the M25 is available depending on stock from £48.
At KMR, we provide exceptional support for all your audio studio requirements. Our committed team is ready to help you with setup, troubleshooting, and optimizing your gear for peak performance.
If you face any challenges, our customer service team is just a phone call away, prepared to offer expert assistance.
KEY FEATURES
Durable and Elegant Design
Crafted with precision-machined brass and featuring a stylish Cabernet Wine-Red finish with polished nickel trim, the CR-14 combines durability with an elegant aesthetic, suitable for any studio.
Superior Sound Isolation
The Custom Retro Shockmount included with the CR-14 effectively isolates the microphone from unwanted vibrations, ensuring clean, uninterrupted audio capture for professional-grade recordings.