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Product Description
The AVANTONE “Signature Series” mics from AVANT ELECTRONICS are designed to offer truly “World-Class” performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics.
The AVANTONE AK-Type VII is truly a “breakthrough” microphone. It can be compared directly to the very finest European omni reference mics…but at a third of their cost!
The AK-Type VII was commissioned to establish a new performance standard in an as-of-yet unachievable price point.
Until now, most Asian built mics were created to conform to the lower end of the price spectrum…..Often referred to as “good-for-the-money”
The AK-Type VII is very different.
It is designed and precision built in limited quantities to “no-compromise” standards .Each mic is hand assembled and tested .
Most Asian-made mics have cast zinc bodies to save on money. Our rugged AK-Type VII microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of polished stainless steel
With its extremely broad and linear frequency response , the AK-Type VII can also be used for critical acoustical calibration measurements and testing.
The AK-Type VII excels in High-SPL / close-miking situations.
Complies with IEC651 TYPE 1 STANDARDS
Uses include: High-SPL sources like kick drums, drum overheads, brass, electric guitar , as well as the delicate nuances of piano, choral & orchestral recording and acoustic instruments. It also is superb for Foley work.
Type: Free-field Microphone (calibration grade)
Frequency Response : 10 Hz ~ 40,000Hz (+/- 2dB)
Polar Pattern: Omni-directional
Sensitivity : 24 mV/Pa (-32dB+/-2dB)
Capsule: Pre-Polarized condenser element
Equivalent noise : 25dB(A)
Max SPL : 160dB SPL
Dynamic Range: 125dB
Output Voltage: 6Vrms balanced
Output Impedance: 100 ohms
Power Requirement: 48 volts dc phantom
Dimensions: 19mm x 165mm
Weight: 160 grams
Output Connector: 3 pin XLR male
* Includes our rugged SSM Shockmount in an elegant real wooden box.
I have put the AK-Type VII up as the shoulder drum mic replacing the vintage Gefell 582 Omni “Glyn Johns style” and it works great! The 582 was the only one to capture the roar of the toms along with the openness of the kit too until now. This technique is my secret weapon which works on the AK-Type VII great. I've tried every type of mic and only a small diaphragm wide spectrum condenser works and is phase correct. Also I can say it's the best acoustic guitar mic in the world and even better than an original Telefunken KM 54 or KM 56 nickel cap/ tube mic. This also includes tracking mandolin/ bouzouki/ 12 strings/ mono piano (which I prefer on rock tracks over stereo)… And the testing is still in progress…
Ray Kennedy PRODUCER/ENGINEER
(Steve Earle, Ray Davies, Emmylou Harris, Chuck Mead, John Mellencamp, Lucinda Williams )
The AVANTONE AK-Type VII is truly a “breakthrough” microphone. It can be compared directly to the very finest European omni reference mics…but at a third of their cost!
The AK-Type VII was commissioned to establish a new performance standard in an as-of-yet unachievable price point.
Until now, most Asian built mics were created to conform to the lower end of the price spectrum…..Often referred to as “good-for-the-money”
The AK-Type VII is very different.
It is designed and precision built in limited quantities to “no-compromise” standards .Each mic is hand assembled and tested .
Most Asian-made mics have cast zinc bodies to save on money. Our rugged AK-Type VII microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of polished stainless steel
With its extremely broad and linear frequency response , the AK-Type VII can also be used for critical acoustical calibration measurements and testing.
The AK-Type VII excels in High-SPL / close-miking situations.
Complies with IEC651 TYPE 1 STANDARDS
Uses include: High-SPL sources like kick drums, drum overheads, brass, electric guitar , as well as the delicate nuances of piano, choral & orchestral recording and acoustic instruments. It also is superb for Foley work.
Type: Free-field Microphone (calibration grade)
Frequency Response : 10 Hz ~ 40,000Hz (+/- 2dB)
Polar Pattern: Omni-directional
Sensitivity : 24 mV/Pa (-32dB+/-2dB)
Capsule: Pre-Polarized condenser element
Equivalent noise : 25dB(A)
Max SPL : 160dB SPL
Dynamic Range: 125dB
Output Voltage: 6Vrms balanced
Output Impedance: 100 ohms
Power Requirement: 48 volts dc phantom
Dimensions: 19mm x 165mm
Weight: 160 grams
Output Connector: 3 pin XLR male
* Includes our rugged SSM Shockmount in an elegant real wooden box.
I have put the AK-Type VII up as the shoulder drum mic replacing the vintage Gefell 582 Omni “Glyn Johns style” and it works great! The 582 was the only one to capture the roar of the toms along with the openness of the kit too until now. This technique is my secret weapon which works on the AK-Type VII great. I've tried every type of mic and only a small diaphragm wide spectrum condenser works and is phase correct. Also I can say it's the best acoustic guitar mic in the world and even better than an original Telefunken KM 54 or KM 56 nickel cap/ tube mic. This also includes tracking mandolin/ bouzouki/ 12 strings/ mono piano (which I prefer on rock tracks over stereo)… And the testing is still in progress…
Ray Kennedy PRODUCER/ENGINEER
(Steve Earle, Ray Davies, Emmylou Harris, Chuck Mead, John Mellencamp, Lucinda Williams )
Additional Information
| Manufacturer | Avant Electronics- Avantone |
