The AKG C 12 VR is an replica of the original C 12, from the cap-sule sound to the original 6072A vacuum tube.

The only difference the AKG C 12 VR and the AKG C 12 is that its 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.

The AKG C 12 VR comes complete with an aluminum carrying case, power supply, cable, windscreen, and spider type shock mount.

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

Specifications

Polar pattern
cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and 6 intermediate positions, remotely selectable
Frequency range
30 to 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
10 mV/Pa (-40 dBV); 10-dB increase selectable by internal switch
Max. SPL
128/138/148 db (k=3%)
Equivalent noise level (CCIR 468-3)
32 db
Equivalent noise level
22 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)
72 dB
Preattenuation pad
10 dB, 20 dB, selectable
Bass filter
6 dB/octave at 100 Hz,
12 dB/octave at 130 Hz
Impedance
200 Ohm
Recommended load impedance
>1000 ohms
Supply voltage
from supplied N 12 VR power supply
Current consumption
from supplied N 12 VR
Connector
12-pin DIN
Cable
10 m (33 ft.)
Finish
green/gold
Dimensions
42 dia. x 225 mm / 1.7 dia. x 8.9 in.
Net weight
680 g / 24 oz.
Shipping weight
4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs.
Patent(s)
Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)
Acoustic resistor (Patent no. AT 400.910)