AKG D12VR Large Dynamic Kick Drum Mic

AKG D12VR - The Ultimate Kick Drum Mic for Live and Recording

KICK THE HAMMER
for bass drum live and recording applications

The D12 VR is a reference large - diaphragm dynamic microphone with a cardioid polar pattern. It's tailor - made for kick - drum recording. Its thin diaphragm boosts low - frequency performance. The original C414 transformer gives it a warm sound, especially impressive at high signal levels.

This mic has three active filter presets to match the kick drum's character. When activated, the output level drops by 10 dB. You can control the filter settings with a switch on the mic body. Without phantom power, it works in passive mode for the instrument's pure sound.

Features:

• • Ultra thin diaphragm for precise instrument sound reproduction
• • Optimized bass chamber for enhanced low frequencies
• • Patented switchable active - filter presets for perfect drum matching

Specifications:

General

• Audio Frequency bandwidth: 17 to 17000 Hz
• Sensitivity: 1.2 mV/Pa
• Electrical Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: 1000 Ohms
• Polar Pattern: cardioid

Audio Output

• Type: Balanced XLR
• Gender: Male
• Contacts: 3 - pin

Design

• Body: Metal
• Finish: Galvanized nickel matte/black

Dimensions/Weight

• Length: 101 mm
• Width: 66 mm
• Height: 125 mm
• Diameter: 66 mm
• Net Weight: 500 g

The AKG D12VR is a must - have for musicians and audio engineers. Whether you're recording in the studio or performing live, this microphone is perfect for capturing the powerful sound of the bass drum. With its cardioid polar pattern, it rejects unwanted noise from nearby instruments. It has an ultra - thin diaphragm for accurate sound reproduction and an optimized bass chamber for enhanced low - frequency performance. Measuring 101 mm in length, 66 mm in width, 125 mm in height, with a diameter of 66 mm and weighing 500 g, it's easy to handle and fits well in any setup.