The rugged microphone body and capsule assembly are precision machined of brass. Aesthetically, the Avantone CK-1 FET Pencil Microphone features an elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and capsule assembly. The CK-1  in its normal stock version uses high grade Polystyrene and Metalized Polypropylene capacitors in the audio path. This represents Avantone's commitment to quality as these normally are the type of "upgrade" components that are implemented by microphone modder/hot-rodders! The high quality FET circuitry will yield pleasing professional results comparable to much more expensive designs. Any studio can proudly offer the Avantone CK-1 FET Pencil Microphone for instrumental and percussion miking. It exudes class visually as well as sonically. The Avantone CK-1 FET Pencil Microphone is equally at home on the stage for drum overheads, acoustic instruments and piano.

The Avantone CK-1 FET Pencil Microphone includes (3) interchangeable capsules to provide unlimited miking possibilities! Manufactured using the finest materials yielding a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability, the rugged Avantone CK-1 FET Pencil Microphone is able to produce professional results with a clean sonic character. The included is superb in allowing a precise positioning of the Avantone CK-1 FET Pencil Microphone while inhibiting the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic. This isolation allows for superior professional results. The 3 capsules (cardioid, omni, and Hyper-cardioid) offer versatility for accommodating virtually any miking task. The Avantone CK-1 FET Pencil Microphone has separate -10 dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches....The -10dB attenuation switch can be engaged when miking very high SPL sources to keep from overloading the electronics. The 80Hz high-pass filter switch can be engaged to reduce rumble and to keep unwanted low frequencies from "muddying up" the track.

• High quality FET circuitry offers true professional performance
• Body and capsule assembly are precision machined of brass
• An elegant Cabernet Wine-Red finish, accented with polished nickel trim and capsule assembly
• High grade Polystyrene and Metalized Polypropylene capacitors in the audio path
• Yield a very solid feel, superb structural integrity and rugged reliability
• Includes cardioid, omni, and Hyper-cardioid capsules
• Separate -10 dB pad & 80 Hz LF roll off switches
• Ideal on cymbals, hi-hats, acoustic guitar, drum overheads, piano, percussion etc.

• Type: True Condenser
• Polar Pattern(s): Cardioid , Hyper-Cardioid & Omni Capsules included
• Frequency Response: 25-20,000 Hz +/- 3dB
• Output Impedance: <=200 Ohms
• Maximum SPL: 138dB (0.5% THD @1000Hz)
• Sensitivity: 15mv/pa
• S/N Ratio: 1Pa 78dB
• Noise Floor: < 17 dBA
• Output Connector: Male XLR 3-pin
• High-Pass Switch: 80 Hz 6dB/octave
• Attenuation Switch: -10 dB
• Power Requirements: Standard 48 Volt Phantom / 5mA
• Dimensions: (23mm) x (153mm)
• Weight: 5 oz.
• Finish: Polished Nickel trim / Metallic Cabernet Red Body

• Avantone CK-1 FET Pencil Microphone
• Avantone SSM Shockmount
• Elegant Padded Genuine Wooden Mic Box
• Cardioid, Omni, and Hyper-Cardioid Capsules
• Printed Owners Manual
• 5 Year Warranty