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AKG D112 Description
The D 112 has earned a well-deserved reputation worldwide as the best kick
drum microphone ever made. Heavy-footed drummers won’t faze it, because the D
112 handles up to 160 dB SPL with no audible distortion.
A specially engineered diaphragm with a very low resonance frequency maintains
solid and powerful response below 100 Hz, while a narrow band presence rise at
4 kHz punches through dense mixes with little or no added EQ.
- Large-diaphragm dynamic
microphone for bass instruments
- Extremely high SPL capability
- Classic microphone for stage
and studio applications
The result is a kick drum sound that ideally balances precise definition and
forceful impact. The D 112 is also an excellent choice for use with bass
cabinets, trombones, etc.
Built in windscreen, SA 60 stand adapter included.
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AKG D112 Review /
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This classic mic is actually version
2 of the original “D12”. I don’t own a D12 and cannot compare, so I won’t
comment there. I will say that the D112 is an extremely recognizable sound on
kick drums and floor toms. The sort of awkward look to the mic to me is appealing;
you can tell it’s a D112 from a mile away.
Big low end response tailored for
kick drums and bass cabs certainly comes through. The low-mid info and much of
the midrange however is really set back, overall gutted from the sound. This is
typically where for rock based production, you end up scooping anyhow so it is
a pre-EQ’d sounding mic for sure. The upper mids around 3k comes back in a
pointy sort of way, again a common reach for the ‘click’ of the kick drum. For
floor tom this can be a very familiar sound as well. The D112 is a very round
sounding mic on the bottom as well.
Conclusion: Very specific sound that
does one thing well, the D112 is in use in many studios for a reason.
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