Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone Reviews

Picking up where its esteemed predecessor left off, the Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII once again ratchets large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone performance to the next level. With every component chosen for its sonic prowess, the BV-1 mkII’s uncompromising design results in a vintage-inspired, larger-than-life sound that’s luxuriously creamy, warm, and silky; rendering vocals and instruments with authority and crystalline clarity that lets them sit confidently in any track. Avantone Pro pulled out all the stops here; using capacitors from six different boutique shops, a Cinemag output transformer custom designed expressly for the BV-1 mkII, and a hand-selected, edge-terminated 34mm CK12-type capsule. Perfectly integrated into a synergistic system, these components help to deliver a balanced, full-bodied sound with a huge bottom end, ample midrange presence, and a beautifully airy top end. Of special note is the BV-1 mkII’s commanding proximity effect when deployed at close range. It you’re in the market for a value-packed, high-performance large-diaphragm tube condenser mic, it doesn’t get any better than the Avantone Pro BV-1 mkII.