AKG C12 VR Vacuum Tube Mic

The holy grail of microphones The C12 VR is the reference multi-pattern tube studio condenser microphone with nine polar patterns selectable by a remote control. Among sound engineers, the AKG C12 is considered the holy grail of microphones. This legendary microphone, first built in the 1950s, is one of the most famous tube microphones in history, and its successor is today’s C12 VR. The C12 VR is an enhanced version of the original C12, from the capsule sound to the original 6072A vacuum tube carefully handcrafted in Vienna, Austria. General Specifications Audio frequency bandwidth30 – 20000 Hz Equivalent noise level22 dB-A Sensitivity10 mV/Pa Signal to Noise72 dB-A Preattenuation Pad-10; -20 dB Bass cut filter100; 130 Hz Electrical impedance200 Ohms Recommended load impedance1000 Ohms Polar PatternsCardioid, Omnidirectional, and Figure of eight Dimensions Height225 mm Diameter42 mm Net Weight680 g Design Finishgreen/gold Audio Output TypeBalanced XLR GenderMale Contacts3-pin Application Pro StudioYes Instrument VocalsYes Horns / WoodwindsYes Guitar Amps / Bass AmpsYes