AKG C12-VR Large-Diaphragm Condenser MicrophoneThe AKG C12 VR is a 9 pattern large diaphragm tube condenser microphone based on the legendary AKG C12. Mere mention of a vintage C12 here at Redone will spark a serious discussion. The original C12, which was manufactured from 1953 1960, is considered by many recording engineers to be one of the holy grails of tube condenser mics. Handcrafted in Vienna, today's C12 VR uses the original 6072A vacuum tube and dual diaphragm design but incorporates an