The Wunder Audio CM12 Suprema Multi-Pattern Tube Microphone is a historic replica of the renowned AKG C12 vintage tube microphone, featuring capability of producing 9 different polar patterns. The CM12 S includes a CK12 capsule, a Hiller T14/1 transformer, and a 6072a vacuum tube, all built to original specifications and true to the vintage C12. ⇓(continue reading about the CM12 S/contract)

Grille

Some of the most important sound capturing components of the CM12 S is the grille size and screen mesh. Our CM12 S grille, as well as all the mechanical components in the CM12 S, are true to the vintage mic and are made to the exact specs as the original C12, down to the smallest of machine marks. The grille is made like a piece of fine jewelry, as it is hand brazed, polished, and bright nickel-plated.

The grille's open mesh captures the ears of those who were spoilt by the luminescence and transparency of the original C12.

Capsule

The Wunder Audio CM12 Suprema employs a true to vintage CK12 capsule with 6-micron Mylar. It is a side-address, large-diaphragm design based on AKG’s CK12 capsule. The CK12 dual membrane, dual backplate capsule was first Introduced in 1951 as AKG developed this completely new type of complex backplate. ⇓(continue reading about the capsule/contract)

Transformer

The CM12 Suprema uses a period correct Hiller T14/1 transformer wound to the Braunbuch specification, using laminations made from the identical nickel alloy mixture as used in the historic Hiller T14 transformer.

Tube

The Wunder Audio CM12 S tubes are hand tested NOS GE 5-star 6072A:

• 6.3 volts DC filament voltage,

• 120 volts DC plate voltage

Capacitor

We've optimized our passive components to achieve a true audiophile performance. While audiophile equipment is usually referred to at the end of the chain in recording, we feel that it is most important that the first link in the recording chain, the microphone, be the best attainable. ⇓(continue reading about the capacitor/contract)

Power Supply

The new generation tube Microphone PSU is proprietary to Wunder Audio and is an upgrade from the vintage tube mic PSU’s used for the 1960's era Neumann design. Our upgrade gets a clean and stable DC voltage to the mic and shields the influx of Wi-Fi and RF interference with 100 percent reliability.

Box and Carrying Case

Your Wunder Audio CM12 S is nestled in velvet and softly secured in place in a foam-lined quarter sawn oak box that is clasped and hinged. This box then is safely encased in a precision velvet-lined thick foam tweed case that also holds your PSU, your swivel mount, and your cables.

Free 3-Year Warranty

Sound Pure stands behind our products. Free three-year warranty on this item. Coverage exclusions live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Level of support and expertise that simply isn't available at big-box megastores. Read the warranty →

Returns

This item is not eligible for the Try-Before-You-Buy 48-hour audition. Standard return policy applies — see Terms & Conditions, Section 18 for details.