2025年2月12日 · It was the first step away from the large cylindrical body of the C12, into the trapezoidal shape that is still iconic of AKG 414 series microphones to this day. Taking advantage of the downsizing and new design possibilities of the much smaller Nuvistor tube, AKG went in a radical new direction that was ahead of its time.

Original CK12 brass ring capsule, all parts as stock, running in perfect condition, always kept in a sealed case. This is the exact same mic as a C12A, just that it has a 20db pad. Has a switch between 110v and 240v. Postage - Delivery will be fully insured to the sale price.

AKG C12B (414 form factor with C12 cartridge) includes factory power and cable 1960's Silver

2020年5月12日 · The AKG C12 is a recording-industry icon. Join us as we look at the history of this legendary mic — and how you can get its coveted sound in your studio.

The AKG C 12 is a studio condenser micro­phone of the highest professional quality. It has been specially designed for use in sound recording and broad­casting studios, and is the choice of many studios both at home and abroad.

2025年3月20日 · It is silver, has a -20 db pad, and closely resembles the AKG C-12A (and to a lesser extent the current C414 mics) and comes with a box that acts as a power supply and a switcher for the mic's different polar patterns. So what I'm wondering is: - Has anyone here used this mic? - What are the main differences between this mic and the AKG C-12?

AKG’s C12 is one of the best-known tube condenser microphones in history. It is a side-address, large-diaphragm design based on AKG’s CK12 capsule, a 6072 dual-triode glass tube, and a transformer-coupled output circuit. The C12 is the evolutionary source of several other significant mics, such as AKG’s 414 series and Telefunken’s Ela M 250/251.

HistoryThe legendary AKG C12 ceased production in 1963 after a run of 10 years, to be succeeded by the models C12A and C12B. Just prior to the transistor revolution, the last stage of tube amplifier evolution was the 'Nuvistor', a miniature vacuum tube th

2015年7月1日 · The c12a/b is a Cathodefollower to Transformer coupled Mic. Because of the already low Impedance Cathodeoutput You can use a lower Ratio Outputtranny like 1:4 or 1:5 . A Rewind of a existing AkG Core would be a good Thing to get the Caracter of the Original. I've started to order some of the bits, will attempt to start planning the body.

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.