RSR GEAR LIBRARY

AKG

C12a

Rupert Street Recording, Mixing, ATMOS & Video Production in Waterloo, ON, Canada

Lush detail. Vintage elegance.

The AKG C12a is a tube condenser mic based on the legendary AKG C12, but with a smaller body and an internal amplifier. Known for its silky highs, smooth mids, and beautifully open sound, it captures vocals and acoustic instruments with warmth, depth, and air.

At Rupert Street Recording, it’s a prized piece for adding timeless character and high-fidelity tone to any session.

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The C12a has been used in studios since the 1960s on everything from Frank Sinatra’s vocals to lush orchestral recordings—earning its place as one of the most coveted mics in vintage microphone collections worldwide.

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Tape Machines

Our classic tape machine adds rich harmonics, warmth and depth, delivering the timeless sound of analog saturation that digital can’t replicate.

Outboard Gear

From vintage compressors to modern preamps, our outboard gear adds warmth, depth, and character to every recording.

Microphones

From vintage tube classics to modern condensers, our microphone collection ensures pristine clarity, warmth, and precision for vocals, instruments, and beyond.

Keyboards

From iconic analog synths to classic electric pianos, our keyboard collection offers rich textures, warm tones, and dynamic playability for any style of music.

Guitars & Bass

From vintage classics to modern essentials, our guitars and basses deliver rich tone and dynamic playability for any style.

Drums

From vintage acoustic kits to iconic drum machines, our collection delivers deep grooves, rich tones, and dynamic percussion for any genre.

Drum Machines

Explore our collection of vintage and modern drum machines, delivering iconic rhythms and punchy textures for producers, beatmakers, and session players alike.

Amplifiers

Explore Rupert Street Recording’s collection of vintage and modern amplifiers, including Fender, Marshall, Vox, Orange, and more—crafted for ultimate tone and recording versatility.

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