AKG D12 VR Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone

AKG's D12 VR is a large-diaphragm cardioid dynamic microphone. Designed specifically for kick-drum recording applications, the microphone has a thin diaphragm to enhance the low frequency performance.

Without phantom power, the microphone delivers the pure character of the sound source. With phantom power enabled, one of three switchable active-filter presets can be used to quickly adapt the microphone response to suit the desired kick-drum sound. The filter setting can be controlled using a switch on the microphone body. In this mode the output level is also reduced by 10 dB automatically.

Applications:

• Bass instruments
• Live applications
• Recording

Features:

• Four different sound shapes
• Ultra thin diaphragm
• Optimized bass chamber
• Original C414 transformer
• Cardioid polar pattern

Specifications:

• Type: dynamic pressure gradient transducer
• Polar pattern: cardioid
• Frequency range: 17 Hz - 17 kHz (±2 dB)
• Sensitivity: 1,2 mV/Pa ± -58 dBV (at 1000 Hz passive)
• Max. SPL: 164 dB SPL (for 0,5 % THD)
• Impedance: < 200 ohms (at 1000 Hz)
• Recommended load impedance: >1000 ohms
• Environment temperature range:
  • -10 °C - +70 °
  • relative humidity at +20 °C: 90 %
• Connector: 3-pin male standard XLR
• Finish:
  • front grille: glossy galvanized nickel matte,
  • rear grille: matte black paint
• Dimensions: 4.9" x 3.9" x 2.6" (125 mm x 101 mm x 66 mm)
• Net weight 500 g (1.1 lbs)