Warm, natural ribbon sound in a mic tough enough for daily use. The Avantone Pro CR-14 is a passive dual-ribbon microphone with a figure-8 pattern. It brings the smooth, warm sound of classic ribbon mics, with more high-end detail and a much tougher build.
Why customers choose it
- Dual-ribbon design: two pure aluminium ribbons give extra sensitivity and a larger sweet spot on both sides of the figure-8 pattern, so placement is quick.
- Handles loud sources: 145 dB maximum SPL (0.5% THD) – fine for loud guitar and bass cabinets.
- No power needed: fully passive – no phantom power or external supply.
- Built to last: die-cast housing and interwoven brass/steel grille in Avantone’s Cabernet finish.
- Ready to store and travel: comes with shock mount, wooden box and metal road case.
Who it is for
Home and professional studios recording vocals, guitar and bass cabinets, drum overheads and room sound. A good first ribbon mic for producers who want a warmer, vintage character.
What’s in the box
- CR-14 ribbon microphone
- “Retro” shock mount
- Wooden presentation box
- Metal road case
- Manual
Specifications
| Type | Ribbon (passive) |
|---|---|
| Polar pattern | Figure 8 |
| Ribbon | Dual ribbon, pure aluminium, 35 x 5 mm, 2 microns thick |
| Frequency response | 30 Hz – 15 kHz (+/- 3 dB) |
| Output impedance | 600 ohms or less |
| Recommended load | 3,000 ohms |
| Sensitivity | -52 dBV (+/- 2 dB, 0 dB = 1 V/Pa) |
| S/N ratio | 70 dB (re 1 Pa) |
| Noise floor | Under 17 dBA |
| Maximum SPL | 145 dB (0.5% THD at 1 kHz) |
| Connector | 3-pin male XLR |
| Power | None |
Good to know
- Ribbon mics have low output – use a preamp or interface with plenty of clean gain.
- Figure-8 means it picks up from front and back equally and rejects the sides – use this to cut room noise or spill.
- No power required.
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