All user reviews for the AKG C 12 VR

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OVERALL OPINION

lai ja 2 achter me for a very cheap almost new still under warranty

my first test really disappointed jai u sound very bright too bright
jai then reacted by seeking a solution
jai lai etulise a aphex 107 tubesence with a lamp ecc81/12AT7
I changed to an old lamp by Phillips ECC83/12AX7 adzem manufactures ent holland, 1966
and jai change tranducer

the only thing I can say c is the sound of this mic with my change and aphex exellent
a very beautiful warmth and clarity I really fell in love

almost identical sound and has the original c12 jai u experience the once etulise
difernce only what the original c12 has more rustled
RV and really very beautiful and a microphone that investisment unr day will become very rare

one thing ki and damage the suspension c ki and provided with
for its price of 3800 euro best fan he deserves a suspension

for the price I would jai expenditure without even chose the eSite

(Sorry for my french I'm Belgian-Flemish: p)

The AKG C 12 VR is the latest version of the classic C 12 large diaphragm condenser microphone. Experienced engineers and recording geeks will of course know that the C 12 is one of the most sought after tube microphones, and microphones in general out there. The C 12 VR is pretty much the same as the original if I'm not mistaken, although there are a few modifications to make it less noisy, although it is green unlike the original. The mic has a frequency response of 30 Hz to 20 kHz and has a variety of different pick up patterns to choose from including those for cardioid, figure eight, omni, and six positions in between each of them. The mic is be to used strictly in the recording studio, as it is fragile and expensive and isn't meant for any other sort of use.

OVERALL OPINION

Having used both an original C 12 and the AKG C 12 VR, I think I can safely say that this newer version is definitely accurate. While I haven't had a chance to shoot the two of them out at the same time, judging from memory, the mics sound very similar if not the same. I've only used the C 12 VR for lead vocals, but this is definitely as good of an application as any of this mic, as it allows it to go to work on picking up all the subtle details in the human voice while still offering up a great deal of warmth and fullness. I've never met an engineer who didn't revere the C 12 in general, and I doubt I'd find too many who didn't think that this version was as legitimate as the original. Of course there is something awesome about having an original C 12, but they will also cost a considerable amount of more money. The C 12 VR is definitely the type of microphone that will be seen mostly in home studio as it is just too expensive for most home studio owners, or at least it is for myself. However, if you are a professional studio owner and/or can afford a microphone like this, I would absolutely fault no one for going with this as their go to, all in one microphone. It's really as good as any tube microphone on the market, so if you're looking for a top tier tube mic, you absolutely need to consider the AKG C 12 VR.