Pearl Microfonlab PML C-12 Tube Microphone + E3000 PSU

Developed in collaboration with top recording studios, the Pearl C-12 was engineered in Sweden in the late 50's to handle the full frequency range without falling victim to breath blasts and low-end rumble.

A built-in low-frequency cut below 120 Hz keeps diaphragm movement under control, eliminating unwanted pops while tightening the sound.

This design includes a legendary rectangular capsule
as well as an AC701 tube, and delivers a cleaner signal-to-noise ratio, making the C-12 a natural choice for film, dialogue, and vocal work. Smooth, reliable, and easy to operate, it’s a classic tool for capturing voice with clarity and presence.

Tested and serviced by Drefahl in June 2025.

PSU works on 240V, EU power cord attached.

Technical Specifications
• Directivity Pattern: Cardioid
• Directivity Index: 15–20 dB
• Frequency Response: 100 Hz – 16 kHz
• Sensitivity: –46 dB / 200 Ω
• Output Impedance: 200 Ω
• Heater Voltage: 4 V, 0.1 A
• Amplifier Tube: AC 701 K
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio (at 2 kHz): 70 dB
• Noise Level: 14 phons
• Operating Temperature: –40 °C to +70 °C
• Finish: Dull chromium plated
• Connectors:
• Type C-12 T (European standard, Tuchel connector)
• Type C-12 (American standard, Cannon connector)
• Dimensions: 5 1/2” × 29/32”
• Weight: 140 g

US and EU parcels ship via UPS, ETA 1-7 working days from pickup day zero. That also applies to most locations worldwide.

All shipments are fully insured.

Bigger shipments requiring pallets or custom made crates ship to US, CA, JP, CN, AU and other outside of EU locations via DHL Air Freight, ETA is normally approx. 7-14 working days from pickup day zero.

Big shipments inside EU ship via different freight companies, recently mostly via ACE Logistics. Freight forwarders can use different courier companies for deliveries to final destinations.

Palletising and crating time can vary depending on the size of the shipment and packaging queue. We pack all our shipments with great care.

You are most welcome to pick your order up yourself from our Retrosonic Pro Audio showroom, studio and warehouse in Tallinn, Estonia.

We ship worldwide – contact us for a personal shipping quote or any other questions.

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