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JUST
DUET.
I couldn't pass up the opportunity to record
it next to the V12 side-by-side. While it's
not exactly comparing apples to apples, a
rare tube microphone that fetches $20k+
versus a solid-state mic for under $1.5k,
I still thought it would be relevant to hear
the V12 against its inspiration.
I recorded acoustic guitar and vocals
with the capsule of both microphones
lined up as closely as possible. The differences
in character between the two
were far more subtle than I anticipated.
The V12 is a step beyond " in the same
ballpark, " as the overall response is quite
similar. It does an impressive job of recreating
that legendary C12 top-end sheen.
Still, it's perhaps a touch more rounded
in comparison (especially noticeable on
acoustic guitar, not so much for vocals).
The C12 has more depth and sounded
more intimate, despite being placed
in the same spot. I'd say that's the
biggest tangible reason why the C12
feels like it has more " vibe. " However,
the actual response between the two
microphones would be challenging to
differentiate in a complete mix - many
of the engineers at Coupe and I tried.
One aspect that swings in favor of the
V12 is the noise floor. Of course, a vintage
tube mic will have a noticeable
noise floor, and perhaps that's part of
its magic; but the V12 is an incredibly
clean and quiet microphone.
Final Thoughts
The Vintage V12 is my first experience
with JZ Microphones, and now
I'm finding myself curious to try other
models in the Vintage Series! Its bright
and smooth character is ideal for vocal
recording, but I wouldn't hesitate to use
it on a much wider range of sources. The
low noise floor and clean sound make it
ideal for most acoustic instruments, but
the top-end emphasis might not suit everything.
I didn't have the opportunity
to record any percussion or drums, but
I imagine it would be a touch bright for
use as overheads. On the other hand,
perhaps as a front-of-kit mic 6-10 feet
back from the drums, it would work well.
I waited until the very end of my tests to
compare it directly next to a vintage AKG
C12 as I didn't want to base my initial observations
through that lens. As it turns out,
the V12 more than holds its own. If you are
in the market for the classic C12 flavor (and
don't want to spend the $20k on a real
one), the Vintage V12 by JZ Microphones
should be high on your list to consider.
Price: $1199
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Fade In
Fast Forward
Inside the Studio with Mark Hornsby: The Beatles: Diggin’ Into Get Back
Daking: Mic Pre 4T
JZ Microphones: NEW Vintage V12
Earthquakes and Butterflies: The songs and sounds of Lucius' Second Nature
Universal Audio: Volt 2 USB-C Audio Interface
Plugin Outlet: Sonnox Claro
Audix: A127 Omnidirectional Metal Film Condenser Microphone
Inside The Box with Joe Albano: Interface Basics
Steinberg: Dorico Pro 4
Soundware Showcase: Orchestral Tools Andea
Black Lion Audio: Auteur mkIII
Session Log: Trasfrontera at Estudios Audiovisión in Bogotá Colombia
Ingram Engineering: EQ52 500 —Mastering Quality Filter Module
Plugin Outlet: Sonible smart:limit
Mojave Audio: MA-37
Reader’s Tracks
Fade Out: One Mic? No Problem
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RECORDING May 2022 - JZ Microphones: NEW Vintage V12
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RECORDING May 2022 - Universal Audio: Volt 2 USB-C Audio Interface
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RECORDING May 2022 - Plugin Outlet: Sonnox Claro
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RECORDING May 2022 - Audix: A127 Omnidirectional Metal Film Condenser Microphone
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RECORDING May 2022 - Inside The Box with Joe Albano: Interface Basics
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RECORDING May 2022 - Steinberg: Dorico Pro 4
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RECORDING May 2022 - Soundware Showcase: Orchestral Tools Andea
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RECORDING May 2022 - Black Lion Audio: Auteur mkIII
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RECORDING May 2022 - Session Log: Trasfrontera at Estudios Audiovisión in Bogotá Colombia
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RECORDING May 2022 - Ingram Engineering: EQ52 500 —Mastering Quality Filter Module
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RECORDING May 2022 - Plugin Outlet: Sonible smart:limit
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RECORDING May 2022 - Mojave Audio: MA-37
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