AKG D12VR LargeDiaphragm Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Mic For Sale

The D12 VR is a large-diaphragm cardioid dynamic microphone. Designed specifically for kick-drum recording applications, the microphone has a thin diaphragm to enhance the low-frequency performance. Its predecessors have been an industry standard in kick drum mics for decades. The D12, and subsequently the D12E and the D112, have been the choice of drummers and the live sound engineers who love them since 1950.Without phantom power, the microphone delivers the pure character of the sound source. With phantom power enabled, one of three switchable active-filter presets can be used to quickly adapt the microphone response to suit the desired kick drum sound. The filter setting can be controlled using a switch on the microphone body

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AKG D12VR Large-Diaphragm Cardioid Dynamic Kick Drum Mic item# 1349880541114New

The D12 VR is a large-diaphragm cardioid dynamic microphone. Designed specifically for kick-drum recording applications, the microphone has a thin diaphragm to enhance the low-frequency performance. Its predecessors have been an industry standard in kick drum mics for decades. The D12, and subsequently the D12E and the D112, have been the choice of drummers and the live sound engineers who love them since 1950.Without phantom power, the microphone delivers the pure character of the sound source. With phantom power enabled, one of three switchable active-filter presets can be used to quickly adapt the microphone response to suit the desired kick drum sound. The filter setting can be controlled using a switch on the microphone body. In this mode, the output level is also reduced by 10dB automatically.Check out the latest version the D12 VR. It has retained the attributes of the original but taken advantage of modern innovations. Vintage and modern have just met up, and they have done so in front of the kick drum head.

Features:

Four different sound shapes
Ultrathin diaphragm
Optimized bass chamber
Original C414 transformer
Cardioid polar pattern

Specifications:

Type: Dynamic pressure gradient transducer
Polar pattern: Cardioid
Frequency range: 17Hz–17kHz (±2dB)
Sensitivity: 1,2 mV/Pa ± -58dBV (at 1,000Hz passive)
Max. SPL: 164dB SPL (for 0,5 % THD)
Impedance: <200 ohms (at 1,000Hz)
Recommended load impedance: >1,000 ohms
Environment temperature range: -10º C - +70º C
Relative humidity at +20º 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\")
Net weight: 500 g (1.1 lb.)

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