One of the most famous tube microphones in the history of recording was the legendary AKG C 12. In spite of vast changes in microphone engineering, these microphones in good condition are still very much sought after and extremely expensive. Now, you can get the irreplacable sonic characteristics of the C-12 in a modern microphone. The C 12 VR is an exact replica of the original C 12, from the capsule sound to the original 6072A vacuum tube. The only difference 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 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
• 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%)
• Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted): 72 dB
• Selectable 10 dB/20 dB pad
• Bass filter: 6 dB/octave at 100 Hz, 12 dB/octave at 130 Hz
• Impedance: 200 Ohm
• 12-pin DIN connector
• Includes power supply and 33 ft. dedicated cable
• 1.7" diameter x 8.9" long; 24 oz. (9.9 lbs. shipping weight)