One of the most famous tube microphones in the history of recording was the legendary AKG C 12.
The C12 VR is an exact replica of the original C 12, from the cap-sule sound to the original 6072A vacuum tube.The C12 VR comes complete with an aluminum carrying case, power supply, cable, windscreen, and spider type shock mount.
Common Applications
- Recording
- Brass
- Strings
- Vocals
Features
- Recreates the legendary C 12 tube microphone
- Nine remotely selectable polar patterns from omnidirectional to figure-eight
- Complete with many useful acces-sories and aluminum carrying case
In spite of vast changes in microphone engineering, these microphones in good condition are still very much sought after and extremely expensive. Therefore, studio engineers vigorously demanded a rerun.
The only difference between the original C12 and the C12 VR is that the C12 VR' s self noise and some components were optimized to meet the current state of the art. No less than nine remotely selectable polar patterns, the legendary large-diaphragm capsule, and an original 6072A vacuum tube provide a sound that is simply beyond words.
Technical Specifications
| Polar pattern |
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cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and 6 intermediate positions, remotely selectable |
| Frequency range |
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30 to 20,000 Hz |
| Max. SPL |
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128/138/148 db (k=3%) |
| Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3) |
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32 db |
| Equivalent noise level |
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22 dB-A |
| Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted) |
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72 dB |
| Preattenuation pad |
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10 dB, 20 dB, selectable |
| Bass filter |
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6 dB/octave at 100 Hz,
12 dB/octave at 130 Hz |
| Impedance |
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200 Ohm |
| Recommended load impedance |
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>1000 ohms |
| Connector |
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12-pin DIN |
| Cable |
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10 m (33 ft.) |
| Net weight |
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680 g / 24 oz. |
| Shipping weight |
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4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs. |
Patent(s)
Frequency Curve and polar pattern
C 12 VR cardioid
High-resolution image (JPG, 921,79 KB)
C 12 VR omnidirectional
High-resolution image (JPG, 904,38 KB)
C 12 VR figure-eight
High-resolution image (JPG, 937,76 KB)
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Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)
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