AKG D12 VR
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
AKG
D12 VR
Product Info
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The AKG D12 VR is a workhorse for serious bass drum tracking. It nails that classic, punchy sound with a touch of vintage warmth thanks to the C414 transformer and clever bass chamber. It's a great choice for rock, metal, and heavier genres where you need a mic that can handle the low-end thunder.
Product Description
- 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
- • Transformer imparts a pleasing, vintage-style harmonic richness.
- • Bass chamber delivers genuinely powerful and defined low-end response.
- • Switchable presets offer tailored sounds without external EQ manipulation.
- • Robust construction with AKG’s usual reliable build quality.
- • Requires 48V phantom power, adding complexity to the setup.
- • Cardioid pattern limits flexibility in multi-mic drum setups.
- • Relatively heavy, which can be a factor on drum stands.
Product Video
Key Features
Similar Products
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
Microtech Gefell M 330
Small Diaphragm Condenser Microphones
Microtech Gefell M 950 - EA 93 Set Dark Bronze
Large Diaphragm Microphones
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
Microtech Gefell M 42
Modular Microphone Systems
Microtech Gefell M 990 Satin Nickel
Large Diaphragm Microphones