CM12C is a miniature condenser microphone designed to be suspended directly above a choir or orchestra. It uses a cardioid element, a steel hanging bracket, and a hardwired 30 ft cable with a mini XLR and a mini-to-standard XLR adapter included. It operates on 9–52 V phantom power, delivering 50 Hz–18 kHz response, -40 dB/Pa sensitivity, 136 dB SPL, and 112 dB dynamic range.