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Description
Dive into the soulful essence of sound with the Avantone BV-1, a condenser microphone that brings the vintage vibe right into your studio. Its heart, a hand-selected 6072A tube, along with a custom Cinemag output transformer, crafts a warm, rich, and clean sound that's hard to come by. Perfect for capturing the raw emotion in vocals, the BV-1 shines with a presence that's both commanding and tender. And with its built-in pop filter and versatile attenuation options, it's ready to tackle any recording scenario without breaking a sweat. Whether you're laying down vocal tracks or miking up thunderous drums, this mic ensures your recordings are always top-notch.
Key Features:
- Hand-selected 6072A tube for unmatched warmth and clarity
- Custom Cinemag output transformer ensures pristine sound quality
- Versatile multi-pattern capability for a wide range of recording needs
- Built-in pop filter for plosive-free vocal recordings
- -10dB pad and 80Hz rolloff for optimal sound capture in varied environments
Product specs
| Brand | Avantone Pro |
| Model | BV-1 Multipattern Tube Condenser |
| Finish | Buttercream |
| Year | 2013 - 2021 |
| Made In | China |
| Categories | Microphones |
| Electronics | Analog, Tube |
| Microphone Type | Large-Diaphragm Condenser |
| Polar Pattern | Multipattern |
| Wired/Wireless | Wired |
FAQs
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What are the polar pattern options available on the Avantone BV-1 microphone?
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The Avantone BV-1 offers multiple polar patterns, including cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8, providing versatility for various recording applications and environments.
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What type of tube does the Avantone BV-1 use, and how does it affect the sound?
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The Avantone BV-1 uses a tube design that imparts a warm, rich character to recordings, making it ideal for vocals and acoustic instruments.
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Is the Avantone BV-1 suitable for both studio and live applications?
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The Avantone BV-1 is primarily designed for studio use due to its large-diaphragm condenser design, which excels in capturing detailed, high-quality audio.
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How does the Avantone BV-1 handle high sound pressure levels?
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The Avantone BV-1 is equipped to handle high sound pressure levels, making it suitable for recording loud sources like drums and amplified instruments without distortion.
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What kind of power supply does the Avantone BV-1 require?
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The Avantone BV-1 is a tube condenser microphone that requires an external power supply, which is included with the microphone for optimal performance.
Videos
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[Mic Shootout] Avantone BV-1 (Elle Varner - Only Wanna Give It To You)
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[Mic Shootout] Avantone BV-1 (Elle Varner - Only Wanna Give It To You)
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Avantone Pro // iDA HAWK Records Vocals Through The BV-1 Tube Condenser Microphone
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Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Avantone BV-1.
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Avantone BV-1 is recommended for its silky smooth sound, particularly suitable for upper baritone/lower tenor voices and R&B music.
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Users find the Avantone BV-1 preferable over the Neumann TLM 103, which often requires extensive EQ adjustments to achieve desired results.
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An owner finds the Avantone BV-1 to be a worthwhile investment at $1,000, suggesting its performance aligns with expectations for a high-end microphone in this price range.
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Use cases and applications
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The Avantone BV-1 excels in recording smooth R&B vocals, offering a lesser-known but highly praised alternative to more mainstream options.
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The Avantone BV-1 is appreciated by users specifically for ASMR recording, with enthusiasts noting its ability to capture nuanced sounds effectively.
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Used for the lead vocals on Band of Joy (2010), as stated by tracking and mixing engineer in this Mike Poole in this December 2010 Sound on Sound article.
Poole was organised enough for this interview to supply a copy of his assistant Gordon Hammond's input chain sheet, reproduced on the left. Rather than explain each detail, Poole elaborated on some of the less usual aspects of his setup, for instance the Avantone BV1 on Robert Plant's vocals, which went through a Telefunken V76 and then an Inner Tube Audio Atomic Squeezebox compressor. Poole: "We tried a few mics on Robert, but the Avantone was definitely the best?sounding. It gave us the picture that wanted of his vocals. I had only used that mic a little bit before, and it has definitely become a go?to mic for me. It is very good at tracking sibilance, although after the vocal had gone through a compressor or two by the time I mixed, I had to do quite a bit of detailed work on 'esses' and mouth noises and so on. The Atomic Squeezebox is also fairly non?standard, but it is a really good compressor. It reminds me a bit of the Summit Audio stereo compressor; it has the same feel but is a little bit more transparent. For the sound image we were after it was great. It also allowed me to put a highly dynamic performance on tape without the compression being audible. I always monitored through an [Urei] 1178, which was part of the mix path, and which gave the coloration we wanted to hear."
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