AKG C12 VR Reference Multi Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

AKG C12 VR Reference Multi Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone 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 todays 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. Key Features The legendary AKG sound used on dozens of number-1-hits Edge-terminated CK12 capsule and original 6072A vacuum tube Selected state-of-the-art components Nine remotely selectable polar patterns Carefully handcrafted in Vienna, Austria Technical Specifications General Audio Frequency bandwidth : 30 to 20000 Hz Sensitivity : 10 mV/Pa Equivalent Noise Level : 22 dB-A Signal to Noise : 72 dB-A Preattenuation Pad : -10 -20 dB Bass Cut Filter : 100 130 Hz Electrical Impedance : 200 Ohms Recommended Load Impedance : 1000 Ohms Audio Output Type : Balanced XLR Gender : Male Contacts : 3-pin Design : Finish : green/gold Dimensions / Weight Height : 225 mm Diameter : 42 mm Net Weight : 680 g