C 12A
Primary use:
Type:
Common name: AKG C 12A
Production Status: Discontinued / Vintage
The C 12A is a large diaphragm tube condenser microphone featuring the classic twin Mylar diaphragm C 12 capsule and a Nuvistor impedance converter. The housing changed to the lozenge shape associated with the C 414. Output impredance could be changed from 200 to to 50 Ohm of required. It is a universal condenser microphone with nine polar pattern responses and a two position switchable -7 dB or – 12 dB bass attenuation at 50 Hz is located on the power supply unit. Includes power supply, microphone cable, swivel stand mount.
Electrical Characteristics
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
0.2/0.4 mV/Pa
Max SPL
118
Max SPL, THD:
0.5
Self Noise (CCIR)
dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
20 dB-A
Output Impedance
50/200Ω
Recommended Load
0.5kΩ
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
2.4 mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
7586 Nuvistor
Tube Brand
RCA
Switchable Options
Pad
Filter/EQ
7 db - 12 dB bass attenuation on power supply.
Physical Characteristics
Connector
XLR-6M
Connector notes
Available Colours
Weight
190 g
Length
100 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
40 mm
Depth
27/32mm
Accessories
Included
Power supply, microphone cable, microphone case, swivel stand mount.
Optional
W 11 windscreen.