Avantone Pro CV-12 Tube Mic Review / Test (vs. AT2020, NT1, LCT840, TF51)

Today I review Taylor Swift’s mic, the Avantone CV12 which was used on her voice for her country albums (I was mistaken that it was used on 1989). This is an affordable multiple polar pattern tube condenser microphone. If you are looking for an airy top end and rounded mid section, then this mic will offer that for you and do it well. HQ Audio Of Review: Buy the Avantone CV12(Affiliate Link) Amazon: Sweetwater: Buy the Focusrite 2i2 (3rd Gen)- Same Performance as 18i20 (Affiliate Link) Amazon: Sweetwater: 00:00 - Intro / Price / Disclaimer 00:32 - Setup 00:48 - What’s in the Box 01:29 - Build Quality / Walkthrough 03:17 - Specifications 03:51 - 3 Polar Pattern (Tone / Rotation) 04:54 - Plosive Test 05:05 - Distance Test / Proximity Effect Test 05:27 - Background Noise Test 05:44 - Untreated Room Test 06:02 - Mic Mount Bump Test 06:20 - Mic Resonance Tap Test 06:34 - High Pass Filter Test 07:15 - High End Interface Test 08:24 - Intro to Comparison 08:35 - Neewer NW700 Comparison 09:06 - Audio Technica AT2020 Comparison 09:45 - Rode NT1 Comparison 10:26 - Shure KSM32 Comparison 11:12 - MXL Revelation II Comparison 11:53 - Lewitt LCT840 Comparison 12:48 - Neumann TLM103 Comparison 13:46 - Telefunken TF51 Comparison 14:57 - Neumann U87 AI Comparison 16:24 - Music Test 17:33 - Pros & Cons 19:00 - Overall Thoughts 21:46 - Recommendation 23:27 - Outro Become a Patreon: Become a Member: Subscribe For More Videos: My YouTube Setup: My Favorite XLR Mics: My Favorite USB Mics: Check the Frequently Asked Questions: Vote For What You Want Reviewed: NOTE (FULL DISCLOSURE): If you purchase an item using my amazon link, it provides me a small referral fee. For more info check my FAQ page links below. Check Out This Stuff TOO: Website: Giveaways: Discord: Merch: Company Relationship Disclosure: Personal: