AKG D12VR

AKG D12VR
Dynamic Kick Drum Microphone

The D12 VR is a reference large-diaphragm dynamic microphone with cardioid polar pattern. Designed specifically for kick-drum recording applications, the microphone has a thin diaphragm to enhance the low frequency performance. Its warm sound is realized by the original C414 transformer, especially impressive at high signal levels.

The D12 VR features three active filter presets to match its sound shape with the kick drum's character. When activated, the output level is automatically reduced by 10 dB. The filter settings can be controlled using a switch on the microphone body. Without phantom power, the microphone operates in passive mode and delivers the instruments pure sound.

Features:

• Ultra thin diaphragm for accurate reproduction of the instruments sound
• Optimized bass chamber for enhanced low frequency performance
• Patented switchable active-filter presets - three sound shapes to match the drums character
• Original C414 transformer delivers a warm sound especially at high signal levels
• Cardioid polar pattern rejects overspill from nearby instruments

Specifications:

• General
• Polar Pattern: Cardioid
• Audio Frequency Bandwidth: 17 to 17000 Hz
• Sensitivity:1.2 mV/Pa
• Electrical Impedance: 200 Ohms
• Recommended Load Impedance: 1000 Ohms
• Audio Output
• Type: Balanced XLR
• Gender: Male
• Contacts:3-pin
• Design
• Body: Metal
• Finish: Galvanized Nickel Matte/Black
• Dimensions/Weight
• Length:101 mm
• Width: 66 mm
• Height: 125 mm
• Diameter: 66 mm
• Net Weight: 500 g

Item Includes:

• Microphone Bag

Tech Specs

• Transducer Principle: dynamic pressure gradient transducer.
• Polar Pattern: cardioid.
• Frequency Range: 17-17.000 Hz (± 2 dB).
• Sensitivity at 1000 Hz passive, 1.2 mV/Pa ± -74dBV.
• Electrical Impedance at 1000 Hz: <200 ohms="" li="">
• Recommended Load Impedance: >1000 ohms.
• Maximum SPL for 0.5% THD: 164dB SPL.
• Climatic Conditions: temperature range: -10°C to +70°C, relative humidity at +20°C: 90%.
• Connector Type: three-pin male standard XLR.
• Connector Wiring: pin 1: ground, pin 2: AF (in phase), pin 3: AF (out phase).
• Housing Material: metal.
• Grill Material: springsteel wire mesh.
• Finish: front grille glossy galvanized nickel matte, rear grille matte black paint.
• Dimensions: H 125mm , W 101mm , D 66mm.
• Weight: 500g.