The BeesNeez BC12A Tube Microphone delivers the legendary openness, shimmer, and three-dimensional depth of the classic C12 sound, reimagined with modern precision and hand-built craftsmanship.
Rather than simply recreating a vintage design, BeesNeez has taken the concept further by manufacturing their own brass, multi-chamber CK12 capsule and pairing it with a carefully selected NOS tube for exceptional tone, stability, and musicality. The result is a microphone with beautifully airy highs, smooth and detailed mids, and rich, natural low end that flatters vocals, acoustic instruments, strings, piano, and room recordings with effortless elegance. At the heart of the BC12A is BeesNeez’s dual-diaphragm brass CK12 capsule, diaphragmed with an insulated aluminum membrane for enhanced consistency and modern reliability. A NOS Raytheon 5784WB tube provides a low noise floor and harmonically rich response, while full nine-pattern flexibility allows the microphone to adapt to virtually any recording scenario. With its compact footprint, flat grille design to minimize reflections, and unmistakable vintage-inspired character, the BC12A Tube Microphone offers iconic tone with contemporary control — a true centerpiece microphone for serious studios.
BeesNeez BC12A Tube Microphone Features
- Large-diaphragm tube condenser microphone inspired by the legendary C12/C12a
- Dual-diaphragm brass CK12 multi-chamber capsule for open, airy highs and detailed mids
- Insulated aluminum diaphragm for improved stability and modern performance
- NOS Raytheon 5784WB tube for rich harmonic depth and ultra-low noise
- Nine selectable polar patterns from omni to figure-8 for maximum flexibility
- Beautifully smooth low end with no harsh midrange grit
- Flat grille design minimizes internal reflections for cleaner capture
- Ideal for vocals, acoustic instruments, strings, piano, overheads, and room miking
- Hand-built and individually tested in Australia
BeesNeez BC12A Tube Microphone Specifications
- Microphone Type: Large-diaphragm tube condenser
- Capsule: BeesNeez brass CK12 multi-chamber, aluminum diaphragm
- Tube: NOS Raytheon 5784WB
- Transformer: BeesNeez 13:1 E-core
- Polar Patterns: Nine selectable (omni to figure-8)
- Frequency Response: ~20 Hz – 22 kHz
- Sensitivity: 24 mV/Pa
- Maximum SPL: ~120 dB
- Self-Noise: ~20 dB
- Output Impedance: ~150 Ω
- Recommended Load: ~1 kΩ
BeesNeez BC12A Tube Microphone Includes
- BeesNeez BC12A Tube Microphone
- External Power Supply
- Shockmount
- 7-pin XLR Microphone Cable
- Hard Carry Case
- Manufacturer Warranty
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