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Avantone Pro CK-40 Stereo True Condenser Microphone

CK-40 is a stereo true condenser built around two dual-plate 35 mm gold-sputtered brass capsules in a single housing, each independently switchable between cardioid, omnidirectional, and figure-8, so the microphone covers M/S and X/Y stereo setups from one stand position. Frequency response runs a flat 20 Hz to 20 kHz +/- 3 dB with maximum SPL of 147 dB before clipping.

Each capsule draws standard 48 V phantom power at 3 mA, and output runs through an included breakout box on a 5-pin male XLR to split the stereo signal into two standard cables. An 80 Hz high-pass filter and -10 dB attenuation switch are provided per capsule, finished in the same polished nickel and Cabernet red as the rest of the line.

TypeStereo true condenser
Polar PatternsCardioid, omni, figure-8 (independently switchable per capsule)
Capsules2x dual-plate 35 mm gold-sputtered brass
Frequency Response20 Hz - 20,000 Hz +/- 3 dB
Sensitivity-40 dB
Max SPL147 dB (0.5% THD at 1 kHz)
Self Noise17 dB (A-weighted)
Output5-pin male XLR with breakout box and cable
Power Requirement48 V phantom (x2), 3 mA
Weight2.1 lb (0.95 kg)
Avantone Pro // The Locksmyth "American Crow" - Live @ Ethos - CK-40 Stereo FET Microphone
Check out this old-timey single-mic recording using the CK40!