Gabrian's

The capsule is a rerun of the original 1950s CK 12 design using the latest manufacturing techniques. The result is a sound with the same characteristics of warmth, clarity, and presence.

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.

Recording
Brass
Strings
Vocals

• 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 (IEC 60268-4) 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.
• 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)

Limited Warranty valid United States of America (*) and Canada (**):
AKG Acoustics warrants AKG products against defects in material or workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase, and agrees to repair or, at our option replace any defective unit without charge for either parts or labor. AKG grants a three-year warranty covering select products mainly studio and boundary layer microphones (see list of products above) against defects in material and workmanship This warranty is valid for AKG or AKG/CROWN products purchased and delivered within the United States (*) / Canada (**) for the original purchaser only. The purchaser’s Bill of Sale will serve as proof of sale and warranty validity in the U.S (*) / Canada (**). Shipment of defective items to AKG for repair will be at the customer’s own risk and expense. AKG will assume the return shipping cost for all items repaired under warranty.

IMPORTANT: This warranty does not cover damage resulting from accident, misuse or abuse, lack of reasonable care, the affixing of any attachment not provided with the product, loss of parts, or connecting the product to any receptacle other than specified.

This warranty is void unless AKG Acoustics, U.S.’s service center(*) / the authorized AKG Service Center of Canada (**) performs the repair. No responsibility is assumed for any special, incidental or consequential damages caused by the consumer. However, the limitation of any right or remedy shall not be effective where law prohibits such.

General Return Procedures for US AKG Service
SA# IS REQUIRED for AKG repair service. Please call (818) 920-3237 and request a service authorization prior to sending out any repairs. Please be sure to attach the SA# on the outside of any repair you send in. This step will enable us to determine where your particular repair will need to be sent to insure that nothing gets lost.

RA# is REQUIRED for AKG credit returns. Please call (818) 920-3276 and request a return authorization prior to returning any AKG purchases. Please be sure to attach the RA# on the outside of any returns you send in. This step will insure that the return procedure is completed smoothly.

All AKG customer-owned products being returned for warranty service must include a copy of the customer’s bill-of-sale. Warranty approvals will not be granted if an original receipt or copy of a receipt is not enclosed.

Please enclose a note explaining the symptom or difficulties observed with the product’s performance. Also, include a contact name, the street address for return shipping and a daytime phone number should AKG need to contact you regarding your repair.