C 12 VR

Common name: AKG C12 VR

Production Status: In production

The C 12 VR is true to the original C 12’s electronic and acoustic design, with only subtle refinements incorporated to increase overall robustness and reduce susceptibility to hum and noise. It is a classic large diameter dual diaphragm tube design with 9 different polar responses remotely switchable from the N 12VR.

Electrical Characteristics

Frequency Response
30Hz - 20 kHz
Output Sensitivity
10 mV/Pa
Max SPL
128
Max SPL, THD:
3
Self Noise (CCIR)
32 dB
Self Noise (DIN/IEC)
22 dB-A
Output Impedance
200Ω
Recommended Load
1kΩ
Powering
Proprietary unit
Supply Current
mA
Alternative Powering
Tube Model
6072A - 12AY7

Switchable Options

Pad
+10dB, 10dB, 20dB
Filter/EQ
100Hz 6dB/oct, 130Hz 12dB/oct

Physical Characteristics

Connector
XLR-3M
Connector notes
from PSU
Available Colours
Dark green/gold
Weight
680 g
Length
225 mm
Min diameter width
Max diameter
42 mm
Depth

Accessories

Included
H15/T shckmount, MK/Tube cable, N12VR AC PSU
Optional
PF 80 pop screen, MK 9/10 extension cable