JZ Microphones Announces V12 Condenser Mic

JZ Microphones has been in the business of capturing sound since 2007 and was founded by 20-year microphone design vet Juris Zarins.  This relatively new microphone manufacturer has experienced great success with their versions of the legendary vintage mics – Neumann U47 and U67 – as well as their own original modern triumphs.

The newest condenser from JZ Mics, the V12, has launched.

The V12 is JZ Microphones newest take on another legendary vintage mic – the AKG C12.  The curvaceous transducer is available now for $2250 MSRP.  Here is what JZ Mics has to say in their press release about their new take on a vintage classic:

“JZ Microphones is now shipping its new LDC Vintage 12 condenser microphone. Following in the footsteps of the hugely successful Vintage 47 & Vintage 67 microphones which were inspired by the classic Neumann originals, JZ Microphones now offers their version of the legendary AKG C12.

“The Vintage 12 incorporates the best qualities of the original C12 and enhances them with features unique to JZ such as the Golden Drop Technology which provides a more detailed and transparent capsule response. The replacement of the original C12 tubes with high quality transistor technology provides equivalent frequency response with fewer maintenance and care issues.

“Unlike other companies that simply make copies, the JZ philosophy in re-creating vintage microphones is to combine classic qualities of the originals with innovative technologies that provide enhancements. The validity of this approach is evidenced by the success of the first two JZ Vintage series models, the V47 and V67, which combine unique innovations such as internal, adjustable shock mounts with vintage qualities of the originals.”

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