-PLEASE ASK ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE PRIOR TO BIDDING ON THIS ITEM- -IF SHIPPED WITHIN CANADA, APPLICABLE TAXES WILL BE CHARGED, SO PLEASE WAIT FOR US TO SEND YOU AN INVOICE BEFORE MAKING YOUR PAYMENT- Canadian residents please add the following amounts for taxes based on province of residence: Newfoundland: 13% PEI: 14% Nova Scotia: 13% New Brunswick: 13% Quebec: 14.98% Ontario: 13% Manitoba: 5% Saskatchewan: 5% Alberta: 5% British Columbia: 12% NWT/NU: 5% YT: 5% -WE WILL ONLY SHIP TO THE ADDRESS THAT IS ASSIGNED TO YOUR PAYPAL ACCOUNT- -WE WILL NEED YOUR PHONE NUMBER TO COMPLETE THE TRANSACTION- -SHIPPING DOES NOT INCLUDE DUTIES OR STATE TAXES.  THIS IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BUYER. ***Steve's Music Store has been in business since 1965*** THE HOLY GRAIL OF MICROPHONES Legendary tube sound for lead vocals, brass instruments and electric guitars The C12 VR is the reference multi-pattern tube studio condenser microphone with nine polar patterns selectable by a remote control. Among sound engineers, the AKG C12 is considered the holy grail of microphones. This legendary microphone, first built in the 1950s, is one of the most famous tube microphones in history, and its successor is today’s C12 VR. The C12 VR is an enhanced version of the original C12, from the capsule sound to the original 6072A vacuum tube carefully handcrafted in Vienna, Austria. The legendary AKG sound used on dozens of number-1-hits an enhanced version of the highly sought-after AKG C12 built 1953-1960 Edge-terminated CK12 capsule and original 6072A vacuum tube provide a sound that is simply beyond words Selected state-of-the-art components ensure low noise and reliable operation Nine remotely selectable polar patterns for maximum flexibility and ease of use Carefully handcrafted in Vienna, Austria meticulous attention to detail ensures highest quality TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION General Audio Frequency Bandwidth 30 to 20000 Hz Equivalent Noise Level 22 dB-A Sensitivity 10 mV/Pa Signal to Noise 72 dB-A Preattenuation Pad -10 -20 dB Bass Cut Filter 100 130 Hz Electrical Impedance 200 Ohms Recommended Load Impedance 1000 Ohms Polar Patterns Cardioid Omnidirectional Figure of eight Audio Output Type Balanced XLR Gender Male Contacts 3-pin Design Finish green/gold Dimensions / Weight Height 225 mm Diameter 42 mm Net Weight 680 g