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Advanced Audio Microphones CM-12

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  • MSRP: $695
  • Discontinued

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9 polar patternsAdvanced Audio Microphones CM-12

Multi-Pattern Tube Condenser Microphone

The CM-12 is a multipattern tube mic designed to reproduce the look and sound of the AKG C-12 / Elam 251 microphones.

The capsule is a 27mm edge-fed dual-diaphragm design, claimed to be within 2dB of the response curve of the original C12 capsule.

The basic microphone is built in China, then upgraded by Advanced Audio: the Chinese tube is swapped for a true 6072a, and the transformer is upgraded to a Cinemag CM-2480 (widely used as an HST-11A/Apex 460 mod).

AA’s model CM-12SE trades the stock capsule from the CM-12 for a Peluso CEK-12 34mm (AKG C12-style) edge-fed dual-diaphragm capsule (utilizing 6mm German Mylar for the diaphragms). The SE sells for $849.

A switch on the power supply allows selection of 9 polar patterns.

The Advanced Audio Microphones CM-12 is also known as: CM12, CM-12SE, CM12SE.

The mic was released in 2007.

Specifications

Pickup Patterns Pads & Filters
Omnidirectional (15 - 20,000 Hz)
Cardioid (15 - 20,000 Hz)
Bidirectional (15 - 20,000 Hz)
Capsule Dimensions Impedance SPL/Noise
Diaphragm diameter: 27mm
n/a
Weight Length Max Diameter Interface(s)
n/a n/a n/a
  • 3-pin XLR male (1)
Power Specifications
  • Includes tube power supply

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