AKG D112 MkII Professional Dynamic Bass Drum Microphone

For bass drum and bass guitar on stage and in the studio

The AKG D112 MkII Professional Bass Drum Microphone professional dynamic bass drum microphone features a new integrated flexible mount, while retaining all the sonic strengths that have made it’s predecessor the industry-standard. Over the years the D112 has earned a well-deserved reputation as one of the best bass drum microphones ever made, for its high SPL capability, punchy EQ and bulletproof construction.

The D112 MkII can handle more than 160 dB SPL without distortion. Its large diaphragm has a very low resonance frequency that delivers a solid and powerful response below 100 Hz. Its authoritative low end is complemented by a narrow-band presence boost at 4 kHz that punches through even dense mixes and loud stage volumes with forceful impact. One of the many reasons artists and sound engineers love the D112 MkII is that it requires no additional EQ to sound just right as soon as you bring up the fader. Further refining its performance, the D112 MkII features an integrated hum-compensation coil that keeps noise to an absolute minimum.

In addition to being an exceptional bass drum mic on stage and in the studio, the D112 MkII is an excellent choice for miking electric bass cabinets and trombones.

Does your kick drum sound like it’s on a diet? If so, AKG has the answer to your sonic problems: the D112 MKII bass mic. Its presence peak makes your low-frequency instrument punch through in almost any mix. Being a kick drum standard for years and years, it is also often seen miking up bass cabinets, guitar cabinets for low-tuned performances, and anywhere else optimum low-frequency performance is a must. And its integrated flexible mount ensures you can always position it where it needs to be.

AKG D112 MKII Dynamic Microphone at a Glance:

Kick drum mic with astoundingly high SPL capacity
Specially engineered diaphragm for excellent low-frequency response
MKII features a highly flexible mount
Kick drum mic with astoundingly high SPL capacity

The D112 MKII has earned a well-deserved reputation worldwide as the best kick drum microphone ever made. That has everything to do with the fact that its 160dB max SPL rating can take just about any signal you throw at it. Heavy-footed drummers won’t faze it. The D112 MKII performs in those environments without any audible distortion. Quit running a microphone designed for your singer’s voice on your bass drum. Give your kick the sound it deserves with the AKG D112 MKII.

Specially engineered diaphragm for excellent low-frequency response

The D112 MKII’s specially engineered diaphragm with a very low resonance frequency maintains solid and powerful response below 100Hz, while a narrow band presence rise at 4kHz punches through dense mixes with little or no added EQ. The result is a kick drum sound that ideally balances precise definition and forceful impact. The D112 MKII is also an excellent choice for use with bass cabinets, trombones, and other bass instruments.

MKII features a highly flexible mount

There’s no denying that the AKG D112 is a standard for bass drum miking. But the rigid mic stand mount could really make it difficult to get that microphone right where you need it to capture the optimal sound you’re going for. The D112 MKII solves this problem with an integrated flexible mount. Getting the D112 MKII into your kick drum, mounted flush against a bass cabinet, or any other way you may need to angle the microphone is now possible. A flexible mic is even more flexible than before.

SPECIFICATIONS

Audio Frequency response: 20Hz to 17KhZ
Max SPL: 136 dB
Connectivity: XLR
Pattern and type
Capsule: Dynamic
Pattern: Cardioid
Type: Mounted
Applications: Studio, stage
Phantom power required: No
Size and weight
Width: 2.8″ (70mm)
Height: 4.2″ (115mm)
Depth: 5.6″ (150mm)
Weight: .63 lb.

Included accessories
Case: Pouch
Clip: Plastic
Power supply: No
Audio Frequency bandwidth: 20 to 17000 Hz
Sensitivity: 1.8 mV/Pa
Electrical Impedance: 200 Ohms
Recommended Load Impedance: 2000 Ohms
Polar Pattern: cardioid
Output Type: Balanced XLR
Body: Metal
Finish: dark gray/silver
Dimensions: (L x W x H) 150 x 70 x 115mm
Weight: 285 g

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