Avantone Pro CV-12 BLA Large-Diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

The Avantone Pro CV-12-BLA Tube Condenser Microphone has received mixed reviews from customers. While some customers have had positive experiences with the microphone, stating that it arrived on time and in good working condition, others have had issues with its quality. One customer mentioned that the mic arrived broken, and this was the second time they had purchased an Avantone mic that was dead on arrival. They experienced problems with the microphone's polar pattern and believed the knob on the power supply was broken. Despite these issues, they praised the sound quality of the mic and thought the CV-12-BLA was the way to go. However, they expressed a lack of confidence in Avantone as a company. Another customer initially gave a negative review due to receiving a defective mic. However, they later updated their review to give a full 5 stars after receiving excellent customer service. Avantone and the seller, Pixel Pro Audio, provided assistance and guided them through the process of fixing the microphone. They were pleased with the low self-noise and the overall sound quality of the fully-functioning CV-12-BLA. Overall, the Avantone Pro CV-12-BLA Tube Condenser Microphone has both positive and negative reviews. Customers have praised its sound quality, but there have been instances of defective products upon arrival. Avantone's customer service has received mixed feedback, with some customers appreciating the assistance provided while others expressed a lack of confidence in the company.