Telefunken C12 Large-diaphragm Tube Condenser Microphone

If there were ever a microphone that was the epitome of classic, hi-fidelity sound, it would be the Austrian-designed C12. Originally developed by AKG Acoustics in 1953, the C12 is revered for its smooth, airy frequency response. The design of the C12 was unique in its remote capsule polarizing technology. The ability to change the capsule’s polar response variably between cardioid, omnidirectional and figure 8 (and six intermediate patterns between) from the power supply instead of with switches on board the microphone made the C12 the one of most versatile large diaphragm tube microphone of its time. Considered by many to be the finest sounding microphone ever produced, original C12 microphones are still in use in recording studios throughout the world.

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

Tube Mic Cable, Power Supply, Shock Mount, Wooden Box, Flight Case

FEATURES

• Reissue of the classic C12 microphone
• The smooth top end and warm sound that only a tube mic can deliver
• Selectable omni, cardioid, figure-8, and 6 other intermediate polar pattern stages
• Custom-built transformer is true to the original specs and even built by the original manufacturer
• Microphone grade 6072a tube delivers stellar sound and performance
• Incredibly realistic and detailed sound reproduction

SPECIFICATIONS

• Type : Vacuum Tube Condenser
• Polar Pattern : 9-Pattern Variable including Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8
• Frequency Range : 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ±3 dB
• Power Source : External Power Supply
• Capsule : TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik CK12 - Edge Terminated Large Diaphragm
• Tube : TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik 6072A
• Transformer : Haufe T14/1
• Sensitivity : 10 mV/Pa, ±1 dB
• THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier) : < 0.25%
• Output Impedance : 200 Ω
• Maximum SPL (for 1% THD) : 130 dB
• S/N Ratio : 85 dBA
• Self Noise (Amplifier) : 9 dBA
• Dimensions : 250 mm L x 42.5 mm Dia
• Weight : 567 g
• Included Accessories : Tube Mic Cable, Power Supply, Shock Mount, Wooden Box, Flight Case