AKG
Vintage Reissue Cardioid Kick Drum Mic
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D12 VR (vintage sound re-issue) offers a thin diaphragm within its newly designed capsule, which enhances low-frequency performance. With phantom power disabled, the D12 delivers accurate, pure character from the sound source. With phantom power enabled, one of three switchable active-filter presets can be used to quickly adapt the mics response to suit the users desired kick drum sound.
The vintage-style premium bass microphone offers three active sound shapes for recording: open kick drum, closed kick drum and vintage sound. D12 is manufactured with the original AKG C414 transformer from the 1970s, reinforcing AKGs deep musical heritage.
AKGs patented implementation of an active electronic filter within a dynamic microphone continues to provide the audio industry with perfected sound. Internally, AKGs dynamic microphones process frequencies within the filter circuit and connect the audio signal in the mics transformer. The impedance differences between the mic and tandem audio equipment are cancelled out, enabling the unit to showcase the ultimate sound, regardless of its connected device. AKGs transformers enhance the audio signal significantly, especially at high signal levels.
With the reputation AKGs D12 brought to the recording and broadcast industry, the latest D12 VR embodies its predecessor with the quality and reliability AKG has been providing the audio industry for 65 years, stated Thomas Umbauer, Product Manager, PPA, AKG. The relaunched D12 VR will give tracked drums a vintage, yet crisp and modern sound, sure to make percussion tracks shine for professionals or casual artists around the world.
Type: dynamic pressure gradient transducer
Polar pattern: cardioid
Frequency range: 17 - 17000 Hz (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 C
relative humidity at +20 C: 90 %
Connector: three-pin male standard XLR
Finish:
front grille: glossy galvanized nickel matte,
rear grille: matte black paint
Dimensions: 125 mm x 101 mm x 66 mm (4.9 x 3.9 x 2.6 in.)
Net weight: 500 g (1.1 lbs)
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| Vintage Reissue Cardioid Kick Drum Mic | 384445 |
