AKG Acoustics GmbH

C 12 VR

  • 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

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. Therefore, studio engineers vigorously demanded a rerun.

The C 12 VR is an exact replica of the original C 12, from the cap-sule 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.

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Polar patterncardioid, omnidirectional, figure-eight, and 6 intermediate positions, remotely selectable
Frequency range30 to 20,000 Hz
Max. SPL128/138/148 db (k=3%)
Equivalent noise level (IEC 60268-4)32 db
Equivalent noise level22 dB-A
Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)72 dB
Preattenuation pad10 dB, 20 dB, selectable
Bass filter6 dB/octave at 100 Hz,
12 dB/octave at 130 Hz
Impedance200 Ohm
Recommended load impedance>1000 ohms
Connector12-pin DIN
Cable10 m (33 ft.)
Net weight680 g / 24 oz.
Shipping weight4.5 kg / 9.9 lbs.
Patent(s)Electrostatic transducer (Patent no. AT 395.225, DE 4.103.784, JP 2.815.488)


C 12 VR cardioid
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C 12 VR omnidirectional
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C 12 VR figure-eight
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