GBP EUR 0 items in your cart £0.00 inc. VAT click to view cart The finished microphone delivers great tone and vibe, with a frequency response that complements vocals, acoustic guitars, and drum overheads. While the generating set is idle, any work inside the control equipment is strictly forbidden as some parts of the electric and elec- tronic equipment stay live (mains voltage available). I'm an experienced tech and a master with a soldering iron, I would not recommend a 12-251 build for a beginner. I have built several of the Mic-Parts microphones and they all came out fantastic. F F OREWORD 1 1 . 1 1 . The universal design fits any cylindrical LDC mic up to 55mm in diameter. The body has no external switches. Mic body, chassis, grille, and PCB mounting screws, Two custom PCBs, with 100% of circuit components needed to complete the circuit, RK-12 capsule, supersaddle, screws, and wires, Comprehensive step-by-step DIY installation guide. Bought in July of this year assembled and only used once for a session. The T12 is a premium transformer-coupled large-diaphragm microphone, featuring our popular RK-12 capsule and a vintage circuit design (an upgraded version of the Neumann KM84 circuit). The spinal column extends from the … Very special vocal mic, only selling to purchase more 500 series gear. 1. Here's what he says about the T-12: The mic ships with a zipper pouch and a swivel mount. I checked out the T-12 large diaphragm condenser kit , which is a Neumann KM84 circuit with a AKG C12 style diaphragm. Mic-Parts says they test every single capsule, after hearing them, I'm inclined to believe that claim, every capsule I've received has had very good sound quality. 95 up to 16 oz First Class/Priority Mail in the USA or 12 oz Airmail to Canada. This is a fantastic microphone for vocals, drum overheads (with internal pad enabled), large-body acoustic guitars, ensembles, and more. To access the switches, spin the end cap off of the bottom of the mic, and slide the body sleeve down. Two hidden switches (inside the mic) provide a -10dB pad and Cardioid/Omni pattern control. The T12 is a premium transformer-coupled large-diaphragm microphone, featuring our popular RK-12 capsule and a vintage circuit design (an upgraded version of the Neumann KM84 circuit). The T-12 is a stunning vocal microphone in DIY kit form. This design offers best-in-class mechanical isolation without inducing resonance or hum. The kit provides a genuine vintage microphone circuit (based on a Neumann design) with a selected large-diaphragm capsule (based on the AKG capsule from the C12, ElaM 251, and C414). Not in a 'peaky' way, but in a very full and up-front sounding manner. Greg Wells is credited with 85 million units sold (including Adele). Mic parts T-12 fully assembled. If you plan to record high-SPL sources, we would recommend building the pad with a higher value, such as -15dB. My first kit was the 12-251, it is very sweet, does not sound like what I think Chinese mic parts sound like, it sounds like a Bock or something high-end. Greg Wells is credited with 85 million units sold (including Adele). On our test rig, the MA-201 has a slight scoop (-1dB) in the mids as compared to the T-12, and its high-frequency peak is slightly sharper, and occurs at a higher frequency (around 12kHz). The T-12 comes standard with a satin black anodized finish, with the MicParts logo laser-engraved on the front. P P r r e e c c a a u u t t i i o o n n s s The control unit is connected to various AC voltage sources (alternator, mains, ...). Make me an … It is best to unplug the mic from phantom power before opening the mic. The RK-12 capsule used in the T-12 is characterized by a broad but mild high-frequency boost. Intermediate-level hobbyists can build it in two to three hours. In our acoustic sweep tests, the T-12 exhibits a very slightly boosted top end, approximately 1dB higher in output than a U87 Ai. Works Flawlessly. Mic parts T-12 fully assembled. Very special vocal mic, only selling to … These custom powdercoat finish options have to be ordered at the same time as the microphone. Order the mic here. The kit provides a genuine vintage microphone circuit (based on a Neumann design) with a selected large-diaphragm capsule (based on the AKG capsule from the C12, ElaM 251, and C414). Or you can choose an alternate color from here. The beneficial 2nd harmonic coloration from the circuit is not due to components we added, though; this mic has what might be the simplest audio signal path in any microphone: We chose each of those parts with care: hand-selected capsule, manually biased NOS JFET, polypropylene output capacitor, custom transformer. Bought in July of this year assembled and only used once for a session. It has a very 'solid' sound: vocals stand right up in the mix. This microphone is also available as a DIY kit; see the T-12 Microphone Kit. The T-12 is a stunning vocal microphone in DIY kit form. But where the U87 Ai rolls off the top aggressively above 12kHz, the T-12 has more "air" in that top octave. :). It is part of the spinal column, which supports the top of the human body. ", We can't get enough of Mark's review video. Make this request at the time of your order. Intermediate-level hobbyists can build it in two to three hours. This is a fantastic microphone for vocals, drum overheads (with internal pad enabled), large-body acoustic guitars, ensembles, and more This particular circuit yields a warmer, rounder sound than you'd get from a transformerless circuit. Multiple color options are available at additional charge; see the color options page for details. Here's what he says about the T-12: "Now that I’ve done a number of male and female vocal sessions with the T-12, I can say that the top end is very smooth, but I’ve been equally as impressed with the midrange. We can build the T-12 for you. Our favorite shockmount is the Rycote Invision USM-L. . The T12 vertebra is the twelfth thoracic vertebra in the spine of the human body. Sennheiser professional spare parts for sennheiser professional microphones headphones and radio mic equipment. The Microphone-Parts site has a number of kits with various options for mic capsules and circuits: four transformerless models and three transformer-coupled offerings including a 251-style tube mic. . Studio 10 KW + T12 Guide rail Ø 12 Leitspindel Ø 12 L4.82044.E from/ab Ser.No.1751 T12 Guide rail Ø 16 Leitspindel Ø 16 L4.81380.E Focus knob Fokusknopf L4.82211.E to/bis Ser.No.1981 Studio 10KW + T12 Switch On/Off 100–120 V Schalter Ein/Aus 100–120 V L4.82211UE from/ab Ser.No.1982 T12 … Works Flawlessly. The finished microphone delivers great tone and vibe, with a frequency response that complements female vocals, dreadnought acoustic guitars, and drum overheads. This microphone has two internal switches, one for pattern (C/O) and one for pad. We have included comparisons with the Mojave MA-201 FET, which uses a similar circuit (single JFET/transformer topology), although with a different capsule type and size (32mm K67). The grille, for all body color options, is a 2-layer brass mesh with satin nickel finish. The Microphone-Parts site has a number of kits with various options for mic capsules and circuits: four transformerless models and three transformer-coupled offerings including a 251-style tube mic. He seems very pleased with the mic. Transformer microphones just sound different.