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product_id: 386942296
title: "Avantone Pro CV-12-BLA Tube Condenser Microphone"
brand: "avantone"
price: "$2277.77"
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reviews_count: 3
category: "Avantone"
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# Low-noise circuit for ultra-clean sound 34mm CK12 capsule for pristine clarity Deluxe shockmount & wooden case for pro protection Avantone Pro CV-12-BLA Tube Condenser Microphone

**Brand:** avantone
**Price:** $2277.77
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎤 Elevate your sound game—because your studio deserves the best.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Avantone Pro CV-12-BLA Tube Condenser Microphone by avantone
- **How much does it cost?** $2277.77 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/386942296-avantone-pro-cv-12-bla-tube-condenser-microphone)

## Best For

- avantone enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted avantone brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Premium Protection:** Comes with a jetsun shockmount, deluxe faux alligator case, and elegant wooden box to keep your mic safe and stylish.
- • **Studio-Grade Clarity:** 34mm CK12 capsule delivers smooth highs and rich lows for perfectly balanced recordings.
- • **Versatile Application:** Ideal for vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, piano, and room mics—your all-in-one studio solution.
- • **Noise-Free Performance:** Advanced low-noise circuitry ensures your vocals and instruments come through crystal clear without unwanted hiss.
- • **Flatter Frequency Response:** Modified circuit design provides a natural, balanced sound that captures every nuance with precision.

## Overview

The Avantone Pro CV-12-BLA is a professional tube condenser microphone featuring a 34mm CK12-style capsule and a modified low-noise circuit for a flatter, balanced frequency response. Perfect for studio vocals and a variety of acoustic instruments, it includes premium accessories like a shockmount, faux alligator case, and wooden mic box for superior protection and style.

## Description

The CV-12 is one of the most bang-for-your-buck microphones in existence, and has been used to record countless projects. After gaining much success as a vocal mic, Avantone decided it's time to expand its coverage in the studio and on stage! Avantone is excited to announce that they have teamed up with Black Lion Audio to offer exactly that! Please welcome the CV-12BLA! With a flatter response and more headroom than before, the CV-12BLA takes what you love about the CV-12 even further! Throw it on drums or piano, close mic a guitar, or throw it on vocals for a finish so polished it'll put more expensive mics to shame!About the CV-12BLABlack Lion Audio has spent over a decade perfecting the art of modding gear. Employing this expertise, Avantone has partnered with them to develop the CV-12BLA. First and foremost, the circuit has been modified to have a flatter response. The high-mid bump that the CV12 is known for was tamed and a different capsule was used to further smooth the highs and bring out the lows resulting in more balance. This flatter response, coupled with higher headroom allows the microphone to be more of a utilitarian microphone that sounds great on just about everything. Avantone particularly found that full range sources are where the CV-12BLA really shined as the frequency range is balanced across the board. The coupling capacitor is an industry favorite Solen FastCap, which was chosen for its transparency. The 32 mm K67 capsule was replaced with a 34 mm CK12 styled capsule which was chosen to compliment the circuit. Leaving no stone unturned, the CV-12BLA features a completely redesigned power supply, featuring a low-noise circuit.Features:Uses Include: Studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, room mic, pianoA capsule was used to further smooth the highs and bring out the lows for more balance32 mm K67 capsule replaced with a 34 mm CK12 styled capsuleThe frequency range is more balanced across the boardThe coupling cap

Review: This mic was great for the first three sessions (although the case had a tear in the fabric right off the bat) … After that, it started getting inconsistent and going into some sort of overdrive throughout the session to an unusable point… I contacted the company right away and then hesitated to send the microphone back because I needed to pay for shipping and was skeptical after a few reviews … The responses were very slow and discomforting… They pretended like it was a surprise or an issue they had never heard of… Just by doing a little research I see that is not the case… Anyways, I sent it off and now they’ve had it for over a month… Last week they told me it was fixed and in queue to be shipped… Never shipped… They told me they replaced a resistor and the tube… And now a week later they tell me they are sending me a replacement instead… Now I’m just sitting here with a tracking ID saying FedEx has not received the package… What a shame…. If I didn’t believe in the microphone, I promise I would leave one star…. Will follow up if I ever see my mic again.
Review: The below is my original review of the mic. I am updating it because I want to give Pixel Pro Audio a full 5 stars. I got in contact and asked about a return and they got back to me straight away and got in touch with Avantone straight away. Avantone believed the problem could be fixed at home by me and John at Pixel Pro Audio walked me through the process and lo and behold, I now have a fully functioning CV-12 Bla. And it is awesome. Crazy low self noise and a massive sounding mic! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am giving this two stars not because of the mic. I really like the mic and I think it sounded great. The reason I say "I think" is because it arrived broken. And this is the second time I have purchased an Avantone mic and it was DOA. My first was a standard CV 12 and the mic capsule wasn't attached properly. Then I thought the BLA would suit my needs better but no matter what I did, the mic would not leave the Figure 8 polar pattern. I think the knob on the power supply was broken. It just turned infinitely as opposed to the more ridged clicky knob on the original CV12. And every position was just figure 8 or maybe Omni. So, from what I heard of the mic, I really liked the sound and I think the BLA is definitely the way to go. I just have no confidence in Avantone anymore. The mic comes with a Quality Control sheet signed by the person who apparently signed off on the mic. And maybe mine was just bashed around in transit but after two mics and two duds I think I am done with this company. It really sucks having to start a return the day the mic arrives.

## Features

- Uses Include: Studio vocals, acoustic guitar, mandolin, drum overheads, room mic, piano
- A capsule was used to further smooth the highs and bring out the lows for more balance
- 32 mm K67 capsule replaced with a 34 mm CK12 styled capsule
- Modified circuit results in a flatter response
- Includes deluxe faux alligator case, jetsun shockmount, elegant padded genuine wooden mic box, low-noise circuit power supply, and owner's manual

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00K3NDYZW |
| Antenna Location | Voice Recording, Video Recording |
| Audible Noise | 20 Decibels |
| Brand | Avantone |
| Built-In Media | Microphone |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Connectivity Technology | Auxiliary |
| Connector Type | 35 month jack |
| Customer Reviews | 2.8 2.8 out of 5 stars (5) |
| Enclosure Material | Stone |
| Frequency Range | 000Hz, 20Hz 20 |
| Impedance | 200 Ohms |
| Item Dimensions | 57.8 x 42.2 x 21.5 centimeters |
| Item Weight | 12 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Avantone Pro |
| Mfr Part Number | CV12BLA |
| Microphone Form Factor | Large Diaphragm |
| Model Name | CV-12-BLA |
| Model Number | CV12BLA |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Bidirectional, Omnidirectional, Unidirectional |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 70 dB |
| Special Feature | Stand |
| UPC | 713541493223 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Avantone
- **Connectivity technology:** Auxiliary
- **Connector type:** 35 month jack
- **Model name:** CV-12-BLA
- **Recommended uses for product:** Voice Recording, Video Recording

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Review
*by A***T on 12 March 2025*

This mic was great for the first three sessions (although the case had a tear in the fabric right off the bat) … After that, it started getting inconsistent and going into some sort of overdrive throughout the session to an unusable point… I contacted the company right away and then hesitated to send the microphone back because I needed to pay for shipping and was skeptical after a few reviews … The responses were very slow and discomforting… They pretended like it was a surprise or an issue they had never heard of… Just by doing a little research I see that is not the case… Anyways, I sent it off and now they’ve had it for over a month… Last week they told me it was fixed and in queue to be shipped… Never shipped… They told me they replaced a resistor and the tube… And now a week later they tell me they are sending me a replacement instead… Now I’m just sitting here with a tracking ID saying FedEx has not received the package… What a shame…. If I didn’t believe in the microphone, I promise I would leave one star…. Will follow up if I ever see my mic again.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***Y on 2 May 2020*

The below is my original review of the mic. I am updating it because I want to give Pixel Pro Audio a full 5 stars. I got in contact and asked about a return and they got back to me straight away and got in touch with Avantone straight away. Avantone believed the problem could be fixed at home by me and John at Pixel Pro Audio walked me through the process and lo and behold, I now have a fully functioning CV-12 Bla. And it is awesome. Crazy low self noise and a massive sounding mic! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am giving this two stars not because of the mic. I really like the mic and I think it sounded great. The reason I say "I think" is because it arrived broken. And this is the second time I have purchased an Avantone mic and it was DOA. My first was a standard CV 12 and the mic capsule wasn't attached properly. Then I thought the BLA would suit my needs better but no matter what I did, the mic would not leave the Figure 8 polar pattern. I think the knob on the power supply was broken. It just turned infinitely as opposed to the more ridged clicky knob on the original CV12. And every position was just figure 8 or maybe Omni. So, from what I heard of the mic, I really liked the sound and I think the BLA is definitely the way to go. I just have no confidence in Avantone anymore. The mic comes with a Quality Control sheet signed by the person who apparently signed off on the mic. And maybe mine was just bashed around in transit but after two mics and two duds I think I am done with this company. It really sucks having to start a return the day the mic arrives.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by N***A on 25 April 2021*

The mic came on time, everything works, the case was slightly damaged. The mic is great best mic I’ve ever had.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-11*