AKG D12 VR

Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone

3 Switchable sound presets
Automatic -10 dB pad
Extra thin diaphragm
C414 Transformer
Bass chamber for powerful basses
48V Phantom power for sound presets is required, cardioid, 17 - 17,000 Hz
164 dB SPL max.
200 Ohm
Dimensions: 125 x 101 x 66 mm
Weight 500 g
Colour: Black
Incl. Neoprene bag and foam material case

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Available since October 2012
Item number 295404
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Condenser Microphone No
Polar Pattern Cardioid

$449

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Good and heavy boom-boom

Bronson 21.03.2020

Gives a clear kick sound. Good features in sound. Remains clear under high SPL. The little plastic switch feels a bit cheap but does the job.

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kp1349kp 25.09.2015

I really like this mic its quite versatile. I have used it on Snare, Kick, Vocals love it on bass and on guitar. The switchable EQ is quite handy for shaping on the way in and the -10db pad is a smart feature or just leave it off and you can get a more open sound and EQ in your DAW. Its nice on guitar for a change sometimes too.

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Excellent Vocal Mic with No phantom power

Gee Double U 24.01.2025

The D12 was designed as a vocal mic. Then it got discovered on kick/bass. This is an excellent vocal mic with the full tonal spectrum and clarity only when no phantom power is engaged. Sounds beautiful and It takes EQ very well! With phantom power engaged, there is a slight hiss and the tone sucks. Definitely not worth the additional tone varying switch. Stupid! AKG definitely screwed that up! Bad design! Keeping it to sing on it without phantom power!

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Dado78 17.01.2026

I wanted to get myself a more retro sounding kick mick to have an alternate to my Audix D6. But after I had played with passive mode, I went for the filters, and oh my - especially the far right filter, sounded so good. So, a very versatile mic, seems solidly built. If it can last the same amount of time my D6 lasted and lasts (7 years of daily use) I could ask for nothing more.

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