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Advanced Audio CM12 SE Valve Condenser Microphone AKG C12 Tube Mic Clone
Estimated price for orientation: 425 $
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Description Condition: Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition Brand: Advanced Audio Model: CM12 SE Type: Condenser Microphone MPN: CM12 SE EAN: Does not apply
Advanced AudioCM12 SE MicrophoneAn outstanding mic based on the AKG C12, this is in great condition and perfect working order. Complete with power supply, mic cable cradle and foam wind shield all in an aluminium case, this currently retails for €865 on the Advanced Audio website, so grab yourself a bargain. I have owned this from new since Sept 2014. It has had light use and has always been kept in its case when not in action. It has given me great results on both vocals and acoustic guitar. The only cosmetic thing to point out is a small indentation on the grille (I have tried to show it in the photograph of the microphone itself but is hard to see) and the felt on the inside of the cradle came away slightly, so I fixed with tape.You will not be disappointed with this mic - below for further info. It will be sent by insured next-day delivery or an be collected from West London. Please check my 100% feedback & buy with complete confidence.Advanced Audio CM12seThe Advanced Audio CM12se is a large-format condenser tube microphone with a capsule design and tube circuitry based on those of the famous AKG C12 and ELA M251. Like the original AKG C12 and ELAM 251 it is an outstanding choice for vocals and acoustic instruments, including percussion, drums and grand piano, as well as for distant miking.CapsuleThe CM12se features Advanced Audio’s own AK12 capsule, an edge-fed, dual diaphragm capsule skinned with German mylar that has a frequency response matching within ±2dB the response of the AKG CK12 capsule. In the CM12se we are able to be more critical with the selection of capsule.Cicuit The CM12se’s circuit has been optimized for the 6072a dual triode tube, just like our CM12 ;. The unused half of the 6072a is incorporated as a cathode follower, resulting in a much lower output impedance than that of the original circuit. This lower output impedance improves the damping factor and allows the use of a transformer with half the turns-ratio of the original C12. The result is a circuit with at least 6db more headroom than the original circuit with a better low frequency and high frequency response.OutputThe CM12se utilizes a larger BV18 dual-bobbin transformer with an 8:1 ratio as opposed to the 5:1 ratio of the BV11 used in our CM12. The larger BV18 tranformer can handle 3dB more level then the BV11 before distortion and has 3dB less output. When close miking percussive sound sources the CM12se will recover faster from a larger transient signals and drive the microphone preamp with 3dB less level than the CM12 when placed in the same position. The BV18 transformer is driven through a 2.2-ufd mylar capacitor to take advantage of the ability of both capsule and transformer to respond to frequencies reaching down to 10Hz. The transformer can deliver +18dBm with less than 1% distortion across the audio spectrum. Specifications: Dual diaphragm, dual back-plate, 35mm edge fed AKG type capsule with 6-micron mylar.9 selectable pick-up patterns switch from the power supply.Class A 6072a tube circuitCustom dual bobin transformer with bi-metal laminations and an 8:1 ratioFrequency response: 15Hz to 20kHzNoise: -17dB (A-weighted)Impedance: <200 ohms Distortion: 0.5% @ 125dBOutput: +18dBm @<1% distortion into 1.2K ohms.Robust shock mountAluminum road case
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| Condition: | Used: An item that has been used previously. The item may have some signs of cosmetic wear, but is fully operational and functions as intended. This item may be a floor model or store return that has been used. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitions- opens in a new window or tab ... Read moreabout the condition | Brand: | Advanced Audio |
| Model: | CM12 SE | Type: | Condenser Microphone |
| MPN: | CM12 SE | EAN: | Does not apply |
Advanced AudioCM12 SE MicrophoneAn outstanding mic based on the AKG C12, this is in great condition and perfect working order. Complete with power supply, mic cable cradle and foam wind shield all in an aluminium case, this currently retails for €865 on the Advanced Audio website, so grab yourself a bargain. I have owned this from new since Sept 2014. It has had light use and has always been kept in its case when not in action. It has given me great results on both vocals and acoustic guitar. The only cosmetic thing to point out is a small indentation on the grille (I have tried to show it in the photograph of the microphone itself but is hard to see) and the felt on the inside of the cradle came away slightly, so I fixed with tape.You will not be disappointed with this mic - below for further info. It will be sent by insured next-day delivery or an be collected from West London. Please check my 100% feedback & buy with complete confidence.
Advanced Audio CM12seThe Advanced Audio CM12se is a large-format condenser tube microphone with a capsule design and tube circuitry based on those of the famous AKG C12 and ELA M251. Like the original AKG C12 and ELAM 251 it is an outstanding choice for vocals and acoustic instruments, including percussion, drums and grand piano, as well as for distant miking.CapsuleThe CM12se features Advanced Audio’s own AK12 capsule, an edge-fed, dual diaphragm capsule skinned with German mylar that has a frequency response matching within ±2dB the response of the AKG CK12 capsule. In the CM12se we are able to be more critical with the selection of capsule.Cicuit The CM12se’s circuit has been optimized for the 6072a dual triode tube, just like our CM12 ;. The unused half of the 6072a is incorporated as a cathode follower, resulting in a much lower output impedance than that of the original circuit. This lower output impedance improves the damping factor and allows the use of a transformer with half the turns-ratio of the original C12. The result is a circuit with at least 6db more headroom than the original circuit with a better low frequency and high frequency response.OutputThe CM12se utilizes a larger BV18 dual-bobbin transformer with an 8:1 ratio as opposed to the 5:1 ratio of the BV11 used in our CM12. The larger BV18 tranformer can handle 3dB more level then the BV11 before distortion and has 3dB less output. When close miking percussive sound sources the CM12se will recover faster from a larger transient signals and drive the microphone preamp with 3dB less level than the CM12 when placed in the same position. The BV18 transformer is driven through a 2.2-ufd mylar capacitor to take advantage of the ability of both capsule and transformer to respond to frequencies reaching down to 10Hz. The transformer can deliver +18dBm with less than 1% distortion across the audio spectrum. Specifications: Dual diaphragm, dual back-plate, 35mm edge fed AKG type capsule with 6-micron mylar.9 selectable pick-up patterns switch from the power supply.Class A 6072a tube circuitCustom dual bobin transformer with bi-metal laminations and an 8:1 ratioFrequency response: 15Hz to 20kHzNoise: -17dB (A-weighted)Impedance: <200 ohms Distortion: 0.5% @ 125dBOutput: +18dBm @<1% distortion into 1.2K ohms.Robust shock mountAluminum road case