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AKG D 112

Item ID: D112

Kick Drum/Bass Instrument Dynamic Mic with 160dB SPL Capacity

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From Our Research Team:

Put the “Kick” Back in Your Kick Drum with This Mic!

"Where's the beat?" Does your kick drum sound like it's on a diet? All the low lacking from your low end? If so, Sweetwater has the answer to your sonic problems: the D 112 bass mic. It has a special presence peak that makes your low-frequency instrument clear and distinguishable in almost any mix.

AKG D 112 Dynamic Microphone at a Glance:
  • World-favorite kick drum mic with astoundingly high SPL capacity
  • Specially engineered diaphragm for excellent low-frequency response

Kick drum mic with astoundingly high SPL capacity
The D 112 has earned a well-deserved reputation worldwide as the best kick drum microphone ever made. Heavy-footed drummers won’t faze it, because the D 112 handles up to 160dB SPL with no audible distortion.

Specially engineered diaphragm for excellent low-frequency response
The D 112'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 D 112 is also an excellent choice for use with bass cabinets, trombones, and other bass instruments.

The D 112 comes with a built-in windscreen. An SA 60 stand adapter is also included.


AKG D 112 Dynamic Microphone Features:
  • Large-diaphragm dynamic microphone
  • Finest reasonably priced bass drum mic available
  • Ideal cardioid mic for kick drum, bass guitar cabinets, low-pitched brass and other low frequency sources
  • Bass response is clean and powerful due to large-diaphragm technology
  • Max. SPL 160dB!
  • Frequency response 20Hz-17kHz
  • Solid bass response below 100Hz
  • Finish dark gray metallic enamel

Get an AKG D 112 Dynamic Mic and get your kicks!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type Dynamic
Polar Pattern Cardioid
Frequency Response 20kHz-17kHz
Impedance 210 ohms
Length 5.9"
Width 2.8"
Depth 4.5"
Weight .84 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 2220Z00010

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based on 6 reviews

bass drum punch and thunder ..look no more!

by glenn mayer from new jersey
February 18, 2010
Music Background: recording engineer ,drummer
The AKG D 112 is an industry standard for people who are on a budget but don,t want to sacrifice the quality of there sound.
This microphone is medium priced compared to some of the others tha... read more [+]t are out there and does the job very very nicely, you will be suprised at the sound you get not only live but also in recording , This is the sound we all look for without going broke on some of the big names out there that come close to it,s sound , I did my research for a while before purchasing this mike and came finnally to the conclusion that i found what i was looking for in the d112 , this is a mike that give your bass or bass drum that sound that your looking for and as a d112 owner you,ll agree that i was,nt kidding ! buy it! close [-]

"THE" Low End (signal) Mic

by Christopher Paglia from Byfield, MA
October 2, 2008
Music Background: Musician, Live and Recorded Sound
As a prior reviewer said already this is THE kick drum mic - indeed it is. This has also been my main mic for bass cabs as well. I am principally a bass player and therefore very picky about my tone. ... read more [+]For electric bass I often mic a 4x10 with a D112 and blend in a direct signal. This gives me a very flexible tone when it comes to mix down. Indeed there are other low-end (signal that is) mics, but this is one of those work-horse mics that follows me from the studio to live gigs. close [-]

Great! But needs EQ treatment

by Graham from Lakeville, CT
March 3, 2011
Music Background: audio engineering producer, producer
The AKG D112 is my go to kick drum microphone. It has the low end you need for most recordings when used as the sole microphone on kick drum. For extra low-end goodness, pair with a subkick mic (homem... read more [+]ade ones can work great!). I've found this mic gets nice and agressive when you boost the highs a 3k and cut some mud, don't be shy about boosting the highs, it will help it sit in the mix. Don't think twice, use the D 112! close [-]

The "go-to" mic for low frequency instruments.

by Nate from Miami, FL
September 21, 2007
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Drummer
I've had great results with this microphone for both kick drums and bass cabinets - it's a very practical item for any musician or engineer to have in their tool kit!

This is THE kick drum mic

by Dean Drake from Bellingham, WA
July 15, 2006
Music Background: Semi-pro musician/recording engineer
Before I bought my D 112, I tried different types of mics, but none of them could deliver the punchy low frequency that I needed - but none of them were designed for kick drum either. Once I put this... read more [+] mic up to the sound port on my kick drum, I knew I had the right mic. It gave me the low end I was looking for, but also transferred all the energy that went with it.

To me this mic is rather finicky though. You have to position it just right to get the sound you want. I haven't tried other mics that claim that you don't need to find the "sweet spot" though. After the experiences I have had with microphones, I am still skeptical about those claims. So, with what I know about this mic, I like it and will continue using it.

This mic is great for bass cabs as well. Once again, you need to position the mic properly. Then again, it all depends on what sound you want too. Maybe you WANT a different sound for a change. close [-]
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