eBay

Peluso P12 Multipattern Tube Microphone - Demo

A renowned recreation of the famous AKG C 12 Tube Microphone, the P12 offers the perfect combination of classic sheen, presence, and warmth with a very friendly price tag. This is a demo unit from our studio

What We Think

John Peluso hit the nail on the head with this thing, with everyone who's hearing it saying that it sounds "the way they used to." When John sent this microphone around to his closest studio friends that owned original AKG C12s, the common theme has been that "the P12 sounds the way I remember my C12s sounding when they were at their best." Bright, present, and detailed highs that are warm, but not harsh, characterize the sound of this thing. Unfortunately, many C12s that are floating around out there have capsules, tubes, and other electrical issues related to their age that either hinder the top end, muddy the detail, or simply makes them noisier than they should be in today's studio environment.

The P12, like the original, is made to sound "pretty." Out of the box, with no EQ, the microphones put a presence and shine on most vocals that not only pretties them on their own, but also makes them sit well within the mix. The typical scooped midrange one comes to expect of a modern pop vocal recording of just about any kind persists with the P12 out of the box. If you are looking for that classic, sought-after tube warmth, but designed with modern, ideal, hand-selected-and-tuned components, built here in the United States, the Peluso mic line is the place to look. If you are looking for the mic in particular that will shine in your mix with little knob twiddling, this is your new baby.

To top it all off, this thing is priced right. Request a quoteback (above) and see for yourself.

Manufacturers Description

The Peluso P-12 Tube Microphone is styled after AKG's legendary vintage "C12". Produced from 1953 to 1963, the "C12" was revered by engineers for its beautiful vocal quality. The P-12 employs a dual sided edge terminated 34mm gold-coated Mylar capsule and a 6072A glass triode tube. The circuitry and transformer have been designed to match the vintage "C12". Carefully selected components, thorough testing, and attention to detail all come together in this beautiful full-bodied classic tube microphone.

The P-12 is paired with the Peluso MX-56 power supply. The dual sided capsule in the P-12 enables the power supply to feature 9 polar patterns in an array from omni-directional to cardioid to figure eight.

The P-12 comes with a 7-conductor cable with standard 7-pin XLR connector.

Acoustically matched pairs available upon special request.

Microphone kit comes as a complete system including: P-12 Microphone in a Wood Box, MX-56 Power Supply, Standard XLR Cable Assembly, and a Shock Mount all packed in a Flight Case.

Specifications

Type: Condenser Pressure Gradient w/ 34mm edge-terminated capsule

Frequency Range: 20Hz/24Khz

Polar Pattern: 9 - Switchable from omni- to bi-directional

Sensitivity: 11mv/pa

Impedance: 200 ohms

SPL: 136 db

Equivalent Noise: 15 db (A-weighted)

Tube Type: 6072A-M

Power Requirements: Dedicated Power Supply

Size: 45mm x 240 mm

Weight: 750 g

FAST SHIPPING

Packed by specialists in high-dollar and fragile shipments
Packages are always shipped fully insured (signature required on items above $100)
Fast Shipping, free to the lower 48 states on most items (see individual item for details)

Questions about shipping? Contact Us

"experience the difference"

LIFETIME SUPPORT from specialized experts in the fields of recording, electric & bass guitars, acoustic instruments, and percussion is just a phone call away
Most brand new items include Sound Pure's industry-leading 3-YEAR WARRANTY, in addition to the manufacturer's standard warranty
Sound Pure's testing facility is our very own GRAMMY-NOMINATED recording studio
We've been IN BUSINESS MORE THAN 15 YEARS, and an eBay seller since 1998!