The Avantone CR-14 ribbon microphone sports a rugged build and highly pleasing sonic texture that's suitable for a range of instruments, all at a price that anyone can afford. The smooth, timeless sound of classic ribbons is here in spades, with a soft and gentle high-frequency response that tames overly bright and shrill sources. Guitar amps, vocals, horns and all sorts of acoustic instruments will benefit from the inviting tone of the Avantone Audio CR-14.