One of the world's most sought-after studio microphones 

• high end tube microphone
• handmade CK12 “brass” capsule - besides Neumann's M7 the most famous capsule in the world
• remote-controlled variable polar pattern
• full, bright sound with distinctive silky top end
• the item for hire is the extremely-sought OEM version SM204 which AKG manufactured for Siemens. It is identical to the early C12s and like these equipped with a large output transformer (Henry) for a better bass response
• famous through the video clip for “We are the World”
• favourite vocal mic of Prince, Robert Smith (The Cure), Jamiroquai, Alanis Morissette, Tom Petty among others
• manufacturing period: 1953-1971 (C12), 1953-1971 (SM204)

Favourite applications: legendary vocal microphone! 
Also ideally suited for acoustic guitar, bass amp, upright bass, overhead, room mic