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The AKG K612 PRO headphones are reference open, over-ear phones that deliver natural sound imaging for professional monitoring. The advanced open technology offers comfort for long working sessions and a full, spacious sound. AKG s patented Varimotion⠞¢ diaphragm technology completes the unique sound of the K612 PRO. Obvious features such as the self-adjusting real leather headband, aluminum arches and solid rivets not only provide a lightweight, maximum comfort fit, but also reinforce the quality AKG has provided to studio engineers for decades. Features: Over-ear design for maximum wearing comfort for long work sessions Sophisticated open technology for spacious and airy sound without compromise Patented Varimotion⠞¢ Diaphragm Technology for high-quality imaging and sound Genuine self-adjusting leather headband for automatic fit and maximum wearing comfort Computer-optimized neodymium magnets for ultra-low transducer distortion Specifications: Headphone type open Audio Frequency bandwidth 12 to 39500 Hz Sensitivity headphones 101 dB SPL/V Max. Input Power 200 mW Rated Impedance 120 Ohms Detachable cable no Cable Length 3 m Audio Interface Type Screw-on Jack Combo (1/4" and 1/8") Gender Male Contacts 3-pin Interface Finish Gold Net Weight 238 g ??Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm-
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AKG traces its roots to post-war Vienna, Austria, where physicist Dr. Rudolf Görike and engineer Ernst Pless founded Akustische und Kino-Geräte Gesellschaft m.b.H. in 1947. Emerging from the ruins of World War II, the duo initially supplied cinemas with loudspeakers, film projectors, and light meters, handcrafting products in a modest basement with just five employees. Rapid expansion followed, as AKG ventured into car horns, intercoms, and carbon microphone capsules, quickly gaining traction with radio stations, theaters, and jazz clubs across Europe.
The brand's product focus sharpened on professional audio excellence, pioneering headphones in 1949 and achieving global acclaim with the D12 microphone in 1953, which set standards for voice transmission. AKG became renowned for high-fidelity microphones, including iconic models like the C12 tube mic, alongside headphones, wireless systems, and phonograph cartridges. While early diversification included cinema gear, the company honed in on studio-grade transducers and monitoring tools, later incorporating digital wireless tech.
Today, under Harman International (a Samsung subsidiary since 2017), AKG holds a commanding position as a pro-audio powerhouse, favored by engineers, performers, and broadcasters for its precision and reliability. It bridges mid-tier accessibility with high-end heritage, appealing to discerning hi-fi buyers seeking reference-quality headphones and mics that deliver uncolored, transparent sound— a legacy of Austrian engineering that remains a studio staple worldwide.
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