In fact almost everything I get from Sweetwater is usually B-Stock and I have never had any regrets - just saying...

I've owned one for over 5 years now.  I've changed the tube twice.  It's been on hundreds of sessions- mostly as a vocal mic.  I just bought a Genesis (yeah, MXL) used, for a song (pardon the pun), and it's getting some service because it's not too shabby!  But the Avantone is a great mic.  No issues at all with mine in a 5 year span of consistent use.

I got one about 6 weeks ago. I had been using a Rode NT1000 for years, and at first I thought it was a little dark by comparison, I learned pretty quickly that all I had to do was EQ a bit differently and I could get a warmth with the CV12 that was impossible with the Rode. I soon realized that the NT1000 might have been a little TOO bright this whole time. In summary, I'm relay happy with it!

Nice to hear about the CV-12.
   Anyone have experience with the ADK Thor? Whenever I hear tracks I did with my AKG C414b/uls pair, I think I should just buy another pair of those. Still there must be something LDC multipattern I'd love, amongst the many new ones.
Michael

Oh, one thing... You can call it whatever color red you want but mine is hot pink... Look pink to anyone else? lol! 

I have an NT2a - like it.
 
Saw Taylor's big record used the CV12 on the who CD for vox. and that they were only $500.00
Wanted one then.
 
Forgot all about it. went about recording with my nt2a....
 
Now this thread. Now I want one again.
 
I should just stay off the #$%^ internet.
 

koikane
I purchased one today. Had to tell somebody. Wife and kids could care a less.

Congrats! we care!!

I wrote an article for a forum that compares the Avantone cv12 to a vintage AKG c-12, among some other great Peluso mics (that you can see in my avatar). I've taken down the hosting of that document, but if you PM me your email address, and as long as we're not violating CW forum rules of engagement, I can send you a PDF copy.

I just read Brian's article and it's a well written fun read! Highly recommended.
Thanks Brian!
Michael

Ditto, I recall reading that a while back - good stuff!