Warm Audio WA-CX12 Tube Condenser Microphone

The WA-CX12 is a faithful recreation of the most natural and balanced tube mic of all time, lauded for its organic tone and pleasing top end. The original AKG C12 was produced in Austria from 1953 - 1963 and is the definitive version of the 12-style mic. The WA-CX12 sound profile and circuit design is inspired by the original production run of only 2500 mics, which are highly coveted for their ability to capture the natural beauty of vocal performances, room sounds, and other far miking techniques.

Features:

• Custom edge-terminated, dual-backplate, all-brass vintage CK12-style capsule for era-accurate design
• Custom TAB-Funkenwerk (AMI) USA output transformer provides reliable signal balance
• Premium 12AY7 vacuum tube contributes active power for signal boost while keeping impedance consistently low
• Five-meter boutique 7-pin GAC-7 tube cable (from Gotham Audio) supplies dependable power from external IEC-grounded PSU
• 9 total polar patterns mean versatile configure options for recording
• Frequency response range of 30Hz–20kHz permits accurate capture of numerous instruments
• Max SPL of 149dB
• Output impedance of 200 ohms
• Total weight: 17lbs/7.71kg, Microphone only: 2lbs 7oz/1.11 kg