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AKG C12VR Valve Condenser Microphone

by AKG
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£5,478.00 inc. vat
£4,565.00 ex. vat
SKU SAKGC12VR
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AKG C12VR Valve Condenser Microphone

The AKG C12 VR is similar to the original C 12, from the capsule sound to the original 6072A vacuum tube. The only difference is that its self noise and distortion specs were optimized to meet current microphone standards. The C 12 VR version is even more rugged, less susceptible to hum interference, and provides exceptionally low self noise. You'll be impressed by its remarkable performance!

The return of the 1-inch dual-diaphragm capsule and the original 6072A vacuum tube give the C 12 VR the same sound characteristics of warmth, clarity, and presence that had made the C 12 world famous. Forget your EQ - the C 12 VR provides a perfect sound with no external processing. From omni to cardioid to figure-eight, no less than nine polar patterns are selectable on the remote control.

Included:

  • AKG C12 VR microphone
  • Aluminum flight case
  • N12 VR remote power supply
  • H15 T elastic suspension
  • MK 12V R 30-foot connecting cable
  • W42 foam windscreen

AKG C 12 VR Features

  • Classic 1-inch condenser tube performance of the original AKG C 12
  • Dual diaphragm, 1" diameter gold sputtered mylar foil
  • Multiple patterns remotely controlled with silent switching
  • Polar patterns: omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8, with 6 intermediate patterns (silent switching)
  • Uses the original 6072 vacuum tube
  • Uses the original 1950's dual diaphragm design for sound that has the same warmth, clarity and presence of the original
  • Internal microphone switching for pre-attenuation of -10, -20 dB and boost of +10 dB to accommodate all studio requirements.
  • External (in control unit) two-position bass cut/roll-off
  • Frequency response 30 Hz - 20 kHz (A±2.5 dB from published curves)
  • Impedance: 200 ohms (A±25%) Recommended load impedance: 1000 ohms or greater
  • Output connector (from control unit): XLR (pin 2 positive)
  • Output connector (from microphone): Tuchel 12-pin
  • Sensitivity at 1 kHz: 10 mV/Pa for all patterns; -40 dB (dB re 1 V/Pa)
  • Equivalent noise level (A-weighted): 22 dB (DIN 45412)
  • Sound pressure level for 3% THD: 128 dB (equivalent to 50 Pa)
  • Pre-attenuation: -10 and -20 dB (at microphone)
  • Sensitivity increase: 10 dB (at microphone)
  • Low frequency roll-off/bass cut: two-position (at control unit)
  • Power requirement: 115/230 Vac Microphone