The AKG C12 is widely accepted as the crème de la crème of large capsule tube microphones, and epitomizes classic, hi fi sound. The first of the AKG line of selectable pattern condenser mics, the C12 is revered for its smooth, airy response. It is considered by many to be the finest sounding microphone ever produced and original examples are in use in recording studios throughout the world. Since its release in 1953, the C12 has been the microphone of choice for any and all signal sources; from drum overheads to orchestral recordings, and of course, is a phenomenal vocal microphone.
TELEFUNKEN | USA is proud to be the manufacturer of the ELA M 12, painstakingly built to the specifications of the original Austrian blueprints. Our new CK12 capsule is built to meet the original manufacturers technical specifications, and we utilize a custom built Haufe (the original manufacturer of the C12 transformer) output transformer, built to match the original.
We offer two systems, the ELA M 12 and ELA M 12F. In each, the sonic performance and technical response specifications are identical. The power supplies and accessories differ in appearance as noted in the system specifications. The TELEFUNKEN | USA ELA M 12 was the recipient of a 2004 TEC award nomination for studio microphone technology and an extensive list of professional recording engineers have embraced the TELEFUNKEN historic reissue of this exceptional microphone.
| Type | Condenser Pressure Gradient |
| Capsule | TK12 - 1" dual sided gold sputtered membrane |
| Frequency Range | 20Hz / 20kHz |
| Polar Pattern | Polydirectional variable between Omni and Figure 8 |
| Sensitivity | approx 1 mvolts per dyne / cm sq |
| Impedance | 200 ohms stock / 50 ohms switchable |
| SPL | 138 dB |
| Non Linear Distortion | less than or equal to 0.5% at 100 dyne / cm sq |
| Equivalent Noise | 16 dB (a-weighted) |
| Tube Type | R-F-T ECC81 twin triode |
| Power | Dedicated Power Supply with pattern selector included |
| Weight | 20oz (567g) |
| Size | 10" (254mm) length x 1 5/8" (41.3mm) diameter |
| Extras | Modern Power Supply, Wooden Box |
