A True Tube-fueled Workhorse With a sound that rivals much higher-priced mics, Avantone’s CV12 is renowned for its incredible price-to-performance value. It’s been used in studios worldwide, from modest home setups to top-shelf facilities. And now, thanks to Black Lion Audio, it sounds better than ever. The mod-meisters at BLA have re-engineered this already killer tube mic, giving it a flatter response, balancing its frequency range, sweetening its highs, and maximizing its lows. You also get an upgraded Jetsun shockmount and an eye-catching faux alligator skin case. The Avantone Pro CV12 BLA is one of the best-sounding tube condenser microphones you’ll find in this price range.Making a great-sounding mic even better Black Lion Audio has been modding gear for over a decade they know their stuff. For the CV12, they started out with an overhauled circuit that tames the mic’s high-mid bump, resulting in a flatter frequency response. Then