(2 reviews)
Why it's best:
Favored by recording engineers worldwide for its faithful sonic recreation of various flavors of kick drums as well as other low-frequency instruments, the D112 is often referred to as the "best kick drum microphone ever made." This reputation is well-deserved, as it's proved itself to be one of the most versatile kick mics in production today, and a product that continues to distinguish itself from its competitors. No matter the kick drum make or drummer style, this workhorse can handle SPLs as high as 160 dB, and features a substantial and low resonance frequency below 100 Hz, where much of the "boom" from a kick drum can be found. A windscreen is included, as well as a stand adapter. Good results can be obtained by positioning this mic about 1.5" outside the drum hole, slightly off-axis.
Average User Rating:
(2 total reviews)
One of the top Kick mics, probably the best. August 10 2009The D112 is an industry standard for kick drum micing, and for a reason. Its EQ contour is perfectly tailored for kick drum in a way that is only rivaled b...read full review
A great mic for a great price. April 18 2010I'm not the type of person who likes to shop around for the best price and for the last few years, I've purchased all of my musical equipment from one on-l...read full review
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Manufacturer Description: The AKG D112 was developed for clean kick drum and bass guitar performance with a powerful, punchy sound. Absolutely free of distortion even at high sound pressure levels, very low diaphragm resonance, a relatively narrow-band rising high frequency response at 4 kHz and an extremely robust construction are the outstanding features of this microphone. This cardioid mic has a frequency response of 20-17kHz with a 4kHz rise giving it a clean up-front punch sound in the studio or on stage. Built to handle SPL of up to 168dB without a problem, even low bass sounds are clean and powerful. Plus, mid and high frequency tailoring keep the instrument clearly distinguishable in the mix. This low impedance mic comes with a stand adapter. AKG D112 Fe...Read Moreatures Large-diaphragm dynamic microphone for bass instruments Extremely high SPL capability Classic microphone for stage and studio applications Minimize
