Telefunken C12 – stereo set

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Telefunken C12 Stereo Set Matched Pair of Valve Condenser Microphones

Telefunken C12 high-end tube microphone

A true legend
If you can talk about a microphone that epitomizes classic, hi-fi sound, it would be the Austrian-designed C12.
Originally developed by AKG in 1953, the C12 was prized for its airy frequency response.
The design of the C12 was unique in its technology.
The ability to change the characteristic between cardioid, omni and figure-8 (and six intermediate patterns) from the power supply made the C12 the most flexible large-diaphragm tube microphone of its time.
Sworn to by many, it is still found in countless studios around the world.

Specifications:

  • Pressure Gradient Condenser
  • Capsule
  • CK12 – 25mm Edge Terminated Diaphragm
  • Tube Type
  • 6072a
  • Transformer
  • Haufe T14/1
  • Polar Pattern
  • 9-Pattern Variable including Omnidirectional, Cardioid and Bidirectional
  • Frequency Range
  • 20 Hz – 20 kHz, ± 3 dB
  • Sensitivity
  • 10 mV/Pa ± 1 dB
  • THD at 1kHZ at 1Pa (Amplifier)
  • < 0.25%
  • Output Impedance
  • 250 Ω
  • Maximum SPL (for 1% THD)
  • 130 dB
  • S/N Ratio
  • 85 dBA
  • Self Noise (Amplifier)
  • 9dBA
  • Dimensions
  • 250 mm L x 42.5 mm Dia
  • Weight
  • 567 g
  • Current Draw from Mains
  • 90 mA
  • Power Supply
  • M 910 – 7 Pin Female XLR Input, 3 Pin Male XLR Output, Polar Pattern Selector
  • Cable
  • M 810 – 25 ft Sommer Cable, Vintage Compatible 8 Pin Female Stand Mount, 7 Pin Male XLR
  • Wooden Box
  • WB10
  • Flight Case
  • FC10 – Vintage Style Locking Combination Flight Case, FC10S for Stereo Set

… and in English

C12 Stereo Set
TELEFUNKEN Elektroakustik matched stereo set of the C12 large diaphragm tube microphone, featuring a custom dual power supply capable of powering both microphones at one time, and a special locking flight case that will carry both sets of microphones, cables, wooden boxes, and the dual power supply.

C12 Stereo Set
Stereo microphone techniques are often used for recording classical music and large signal sources like orchestra, choirs, and large chamber groups.
They can also effectively be used on drum overheads, acoustic guitars, piano, and percussion.

The TELEFUNKEN C12 Stereo Set will allow versed recording engineers a variety of stereo recording techniques, including X/Y coincidental pairs when utilizing the mics in their cardioid patterns, or A/B spaced pairs while using the mics in either cardioid or omni.
The option of a Blumlein pair is also available with both microphones set to figure-8, as well as the traditional M/S (mid/side) technique when using one mic in cardioid and the other in figure-8. The custom M 910S dual-microphone power supply offers nine polar patterns for each microphone making the options of stereo microphone techniques nearly infinite.

Every component in each of the two TELEFUNKEN C12 microphones is hand-selected, allowing as close a match as is possible between each system.
Capsules are tuned to each other; transformers and tube are tested for matched gain and frequency response.
These sets offer the user the knowledge and comfort that the tools they are using will give identical responses for their most important stereo recording.