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Avantone Pro - AV-ATOM

Description

ATOM

The 2nd generation ATOM tom microphone from Avantone represents the very finest tom microphone available, both for live clubs & concerts, as well as serious studio recording projects. The Avantone ATOM tom mic adheres to our overall tonal philosophy of "big sounding drums" and incorporates an oversize capsule that captures a huge low end as well as a penetrating attack. The ATOM is custom voiced to yield a fat, big sound that often requires no EQ at all! Because of the special voicing on the ATOM, it also is fantastic on djembe, large congas, and bass amp cabinets.

A unique feature of all Avantone drum mics is pair of machined insets on the barrel of the microphone body. These insets allow the O-rings of the SSM shockmount to "lock" the mic into place, which prevents mic shifting and slippage. The Avantone ATOM features internal shockmounting on the capsule assembly to aid in preventing the transmission of unwanted "rumble" from physical vibrations.

The included SSM shock mount is as rugged as you can find and allows for a superb decoupling of the mics from unwanted low-frequency transfer and rumble. This feature, coupled with the use of the Pro-Klamps, results in a much tighter, less muddy sound than other brands of drum mics. Each SSM is constructed of heavy-duty die-cast zinc, which is not only incredibly durable but also adds mass, which contributes to vibration dampening/decoupling.

The included PK-1 Pro-Klamp drum rim mic mount is superb in allowing a confident positioning of the mic while inhibiting the transfer of unwanted vibrations up into the mic with three(!) stages of rubber dampening/decoupling material. This isolation allows for professional results without the need for traditional tripod/boom stands. While it was designed to withstand the rigors of live stage gigging, it is the first drum rim mic mount that will reliably work in a pro studio situation.

Features
* Applications include: Toms, djembe, conga, bass amp cabinets and more
* Extremely durable shockmount eliminates ambient/ground noise
* Pro-Klamp provides optimal positioning and further eliminates noise
* Includes custom molded, padded hard-plastic case

What's Included
* Avantone ATOM tom microphone
* Avantone SSM Shockmount
* Avantone PK-1 Pro-Klamp drum rim mic mount
* Custom-molded padded carrying case
* Owners Manual

Specifications
Type: Dynamic
Polar Pattern(s): Cardioid
Frequency Response: 30Hz - 15kHz
Output Impedance: 220 Ohms
Maximum SPL: 145dB
Output Connector: Male XLR 3-pin
Power Requirements: N/A
Weight: .4 kg (13 oz)