What is the AKG c12 used for?
The AKG C 12 is a studio condenser microphone of the highest professional quality. It has been specially designed for use in sound recording and broadcasting studios, and is the choice of many studios both at home and abroad.
What is a capsule in a microphone?
The mic capsule is the part responsible for the conversion of sound waves into mic signals. Capsules (or baffles when referring to ribbon mics) always feature diaphragm(s) and the housing for those diaphragms. Different transducer types have varying additional parts that complete their capsule design.
Can I connect a condenser mic to my phone?
A condenser mic can be connected to a phone either via TRRS headphone jack or via charging port using a USB-C cable for Android or a Lightning cable for iPhones. An XLR condenser mic can be connected to a smartphone using an XLR-USBC adapter for Android or an XLR-Lightning adapter for iPhones.
What is a dual capsule microphone?
The DX-2® is the world’s first variable dual dynamic capsule microphone that allows you to fully customize your sound by mixing one capsule to the other and all points in between.
Can you plug a microphone into a tablet?
Yes, you can use the Sound Shark with your iPhone, iPad, Android phone, or Android tablet. You can actually use the Sound Shark with any device that has a jack for an external microphone. If you don’t already have a lapel mic to use with the Sound Shark, you should consider purchasing a mic with the TRRS connector.
What mic did Michael Jackson use on off the wall?
SM7
Quincy Jones and recording engineer Bruce Swedien used an SM7 for most of Michael’s vocals and, according to legend, all of Vincent Price’s. It was a brave choice.
What vocal mic did John Lennon use?
AKG C30As
Recording Equipment The slender vocal mics that Lennon, McCartney, and Harrison are singing into are AKG C30As. Based around the brand’s C28 capsule, these mics included long attachments that kept the body of the mic far away from the head, making them ideal for filming.
What comes with the C12 microphones?
Each C12 microphone comes complete with M 910 power supply, M 810 25’ Sommer tube microphone cable, Rycote shockmount, FC10 locking flight case and WB10 wooden microphone box. Polar Pattern: 9-Pattern Variable including Cardioid, Omnidirectional, Figure-8
Is the A&M C12 still a Magic Mic for vocals?
Enter the C12, with its flat frequency response and silky, extended high end. Consider that Quincy Jones, in his considerable wisdom, could have chosen any microphones from A&M’s vast mic locker for the “We Are the World” vocals. Thirty-two years after its introduction, the C12 had earned a reputation as a “magic mic” for vocals.
What is the AKG C12?
Originally developed by AKG Acoustics in 1953, the C12 is revered for its smooth, airy frequency response. The design of the C12 was unique in its remote capsule polarizing technology.
What are the best tube condenser mics?
The original C12 is considered by many golden-eared engineers to be the Holy Grail of tube condenser mics. If you want access to this iconic sound today, you can try to find a vintage C12 in working condition (a tall order, as folks who own them don’t tend to let go of them).