One of the first famous tube microphones in the history of recording technology was the AKG C 12 Despite enormous advances in technology are well-preserved types of microphones very popular and hardly affordable. Sun calls were in the studio scene after a repeat louder. The C 12 VR is a replica of the original capsule, including the sound and the original circuit with the 6072A vacuum tube. Only the optimization in terms of noise and distortion has been adapted to the current state of the art. No less than nine (!) Directional characteristics are selectable by remote control. The large-diaphragm capsule and the original 6072A vacuum tube transfer a sound that you simply can not describe with words. The delivery of the C 12 VR includes an aluminum carrying case, power supply, cable, windscreen, and an elastic spider suspension.