- AKG C 12 VR Microphone
- (N12VR) Power Supply
- (H15/T) Elastic Shock Mount Suspension
- 10M Cable
- (W42) Foam Windscreen
- Professional Rugged Aluminum Carrying Case
- Individually Tested Frequency Response Graph
Original Vintage Design
Modeled after the classic AKG C 12, the C 12VR is a restored version of the
classic tube condenser microphone featuring the original 6072 vacuum tube,
1950's dual diaphragm and transformer.
Switchable Polar Patterns
The C 12VR features flexible switchable polar patterns including omni directional,
cardioid, and figure-eight with variations of each pattern.
Attenuation and Boost Switching
-10 and -20db of pre-attenuation and gain boost of +10dB accommodate all studio
requirements from vocals to instruments of types.
High Pass Filter
A 2-position high pass filter eliminates low end noise and rumble providing
more presence of mid and high end frequencies.
External Control/Power Unit
The N 12VR remote power supply, provides power to the microphone and features
the Polar Pattern, High Pass Filter and Attenuation / Boost switches.
Polar pattern cardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and 6 intermediate positions, remotely selectable
Frequency range 30 to 20,000 Hz
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
Connector 12-pin DIN
Cable 10 m (33 ft.)
Net weight 680 g / 24 oz.
Patent(s) Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)