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Dynamic and Active Modes
The AKG D12 VR offers four unique sound shapes, allowing users to tailor the microphone's output to match the specific tone and dynamics of the bass drum.
KEY FEATURES
The AKG D12 VR Bass and Kick Drum Microphone is a vintage reissue of the original D12 microphone, released more than sixty years ago.
The AKG D12 VR takes the legendary design of the original D12 and adds four different sound shapes in a rugged chassis ideal for recording a bass drum.
The D12VR can operate both with or without Phantom Power. Without, the D12 acts as a dynamic microphone and produces an accurate character from the sound source, but with Phantom Power, the D12 can make use of one of three switchable active filters presets (Open Kick Drum, Closed Kick Drum and Vintage Sound), which can be chosen to best provide the desired bass drum sound.
The AKG D12-VR is manufactured in Austria using the original transformers from the 1970s-era AKG C414 model.
- Vintage reissue of AKG D12 broadcast microphone from the 1950s
- Four different sound shapes - Natural Dynamic (without Phantom Power), Open Kick
- Drum, Closed Kick Drum and Vintage Sound (with Phantom Power)
- Ultra thin diaphragm
- Optimized bass chamber
- Original C414 model transformer
- Cardioid polar pattern
- Made in Austria
- UK over £99 FREE
- UK under £99 £10
- EU £36
- Rest of World £80
Large/Heavy items: Extra charges may apply (e.g., consoles, large monitors). We’ll contact you before processing if so.
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This item, like everything we supply, comes with the complete support of our expert team. Our excellent technicians have been specifying, building and supporting studios for over twenty years. If you have any problems with installation, setup or everyday use, they’re never more than a click away, and always happy to help.
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KEY BENEFITS
Historic Craftsmanship
Operable with or without Phantom Power, the D12 VR functions as a dynamic microphone for natural sound reproduction or utilizes active filters to enhance the drum's tone.