AKG C 12 VR Tube Condenser Microphone Review
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The AKG C 12 microphone has become somewhat of a legend, as AKG like to call it, over the years and in response to, god only knows how, many requests have released a Vintage Reissue, called the C 12 VR Tube Condenser Microphone which includes the original 6072A vacuum tube used in the C 12.
The ‘legend’ started in 1953 with the release of the C 12 and continued until 1963. Since then it has gone on to become some-what of a collector’s item, with recording engineers snaffling them up anytime they come onto the second hand market. AKG have set about recreating this legend with the C 12 VR, complete with the original 6072A vacuum tube, while integrating nearly 50 years of microphone technology progression, yet maintaining that famed warmth and presence that the C 12 is so revered for.
The historic components that have been carried over include the 6072A vacuum tube and large-diaphragm capsule, while modern touches were limited to a few of the components and particularly its self noise which was redesigned to be up to date with today’s standards.
Features
- The full list of modern, plus the classic, features includes:
- Uses the original 6072 vacuum tube
- Multiple patterns (nine total) remotely controlled with silent switching
- Classic 1-inch (25 mm) condenser tube performance of the original AKG C 12
- Internal microphone switching for pre-attenuation of -10, -20 dB and boost of +10 dB to accommodate all studio requirements.
- Uses the original 1950’s dual diaphragm design for sound that has the same warmth, clarity and presence of the original
- External (in control unit) two-position bass cut/roll-off
Specifications
Transducer type: Dual diaphragm, 1 in. (25 mm) diameter
Diaphragm material: Gold sputtered mylar foil.
Frequency response: 30 Hz – 20 kHz (±2.5 dB from published curves)
Polar patterns: Omnidirectional, cardioid, and figure-8, with 6 intermediate patterns (silent switching)
Impedance: 200 ohms (±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 size: 1.65 in. dia (42 mm), 8.9 in. long (225 mm)
Microphone net weight: 24 oz. (0.68 kg)
Shipping weight: 10 lb. (4.5 kg)
Pack
The C 12 VR is provided complete with its own professional flight case, power supply (N 12 VR), elastic suspension (H 15/T), 30 ft. multi-conductor connecting cable (MK 12 VR), and foam windscreen (W 42).
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