Avantone CK-1 Small-Capsule FET Pencil Microphone Drums & Percussion The R-122V takes the Royer-pioneered

The R-122V takes the Royer-pioneered concept of active ribbon microphone technology to an unprecedented level by incorporating vacuum tube electronics into the same proven transducer system used in the venerable R-121 and R-122 ribbon microphones

attack and release envelopes were modified until the desired 'controlled' sound was achieved

so it is suitable in studios using either pin 2 or pin 3 as the "hot" connection

drum overheads

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Avantone CK-1 Small-Capsule FET Pencil Microphone Drums & Percussion The R-122V takes the Royer-pioneeredThe Avantone "Cabernet (C series)" mics are designed to offer true professional performance. They will meet or surpass the performance and specifications of much higher priced mics. The Avantone CK 1 is truly a gorgeous looking and sounding microphone. The design, character and performance can be compared directly to fine studio standard FET micsbut at a fraction of their cost! Our rugged CK 1 microphone body and capsule assembly are precision