C12 DIY Microphone Kit
From 599,00€ ex. VAT
Our DIY handmade kit is a perfect clone of the legendary AKG C12 tube microphone ✅ the standard for years in the recording industry and studios around the world. You have the choice in the options, either in DIY it’s you the builder or already assembled by Mic&Mod and ready to play!
The perfect C12 clone
The schematic is a full replica of the original microphone. It is a side-address, large-diaphragm design based on CK12 capsule, a 6072 dual-triode glass tube, and a T14 transformer-coupled output circuit. All components are carefully matched and selected in our workshops. We attach great importance to the precision of our circuits to be as accurate as possible compared to the original.
We have tried to stay as close as possible to the original vintage design, here is the new vintage label from MIC&MOD which will be affixed to every DIY or built model kit!
Included in the DIY Kit
- C12 Silver Microphone Body
- C12 Chrome Headbasket 2 layers
- T14 Output Transformer by Replica Microphones®
- Premium CK12 Dual-Backplate Capsule by Replica Microphones®, German Gold Mylar
- Premium Silver C12 Shock Mount
- Premium components (Styroflex, Wima, 1% resistor)
- 12AY7 Tube from Electro Harmonix®
- PCB C12 Green Version
- Premium PSU Ready to Use (delivered with EU cord but compatible 115/230V)
- Gold 7 Pin XLR Connector
- 5m - 7pin XLR Premium Tube Mic Cable (already build)
- Leather Bag
- Vintage metal logo badge M&M curved 16x16 mm (not stuck on microphone)
- Building guide downloadable
Microphone sold unassembled (assembling in option)
⛔️ Electronic skills required
The simplicity of assembly
All power supplies are delivered assembled and calibrated in our workshops in France according to the chosen kit. To allow you an optimal use of your microphone and an outstanding simplicity of manufacture.
Music sound samples of C12 clone
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C12 video shootout
Test of the M&M C12 Replica clone VS M&M U67 Replica clone
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C12 clone VS original
Will you be able to recognize the original AKG C12 of the replica?
Microphone A : C12 DIY Kit
Microphone B : AKG C12 (1961)
Specifications
- Polar Patterns: 9-Pattern Variable including Omnidirectional, Cardioid and Bidirectional
- Sensitivity at 1 kHz into 1 kohm: 10 mV/Pa ± 1 dB
- Frequency Range: 20Hz - 20kHz
- Output Impedance: 200 Ohms
- Requires Power Supply (included)
- Max SPL: 130 dB
- Self-noise: 9.0 dB(A)
- Color: Silver