{"product_id":"akg-c12-1526-vintage","title":"AKG C12 #1526 (Vintage)","description":"\u003cu\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicrophone Feature:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge Cavity Brass Ring CK12 Capsule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6072 Tube\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly Paint Original AKG PSU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewer Pattern Box from Telefunken USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll Newer cabling and swivel mount connectors from Telefunken USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe AKG C12 is a justifiable legend in the world of microphones. Now enshrined in the Technology Hall of Fame, it has spawned a number of imitators and vintage re-issues. The originals were only made for ten years, (1953-1963), with approximately 2,500 microphones manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown for its unparalleled clarity and unique sound, with rich low end and natural top end, the combination of the CK12 capsule and the 6072 tube achieves what many consider the pinnacle of the microphone designer's art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe C12 was frequently used for recording Paul McCartney's bass on Beatles tracks from Sgt. Pepper onwards, and also saw use recording the grand piano, strings, and the famous orchestral section of A Day in the Life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency Range: 20 to 20,000 cps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirectional Characteristics (nine different positions): omni-directional.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCardioid: better than 20 dB front-to-back ratio at 180° sound incidence,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebi-directional: 20 dB front-to-back ratio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 1.0 mV\/µbar (–60 dB re 1 V\/dyne\/cm2), unloaded (200 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEquivalent Noise Level: less than 20 dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImpedance: 50\/200 ohms (change solder lugs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTube Complement: 1 x 6072, 6.3 volts DC filament voltage,\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e120 volts DC plate voltage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 10\" (255 mm) with connector, 11⁄16\" diameter (43 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-weight: bold;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe AKG C12 is a justifiable legend in the world of microphones. Now enshrined in the Technology Hall of Fame, it has spawned a number of imitators and vintage re-issues. The originals were only made for ten years, (1953-1963), with approximately 2,500 microphones manufactured.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnown for its unparalleled clarity and unique sound, with rich low end and natural top end, the combination of the CK12 capsule and the 6072 tube achieves what many consider the pinnacle of the microphone designer's art.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe C12 was frequently used for recording Paul McCartney's bass on Beatles tracks from Sgt. Pepper onwards, and also saw use recording the grand piano, strings, and the famous orchestral section of A Day in the Life.","brand":"AKG","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44449596506215,"sku":"36501","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/used_36501_1_05190f2b-b4fc-4e89-b014-aa99a9547c96.jpg?v=1787089621","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/akg-c12-1526-vintage","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}