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The AKG D112 is the industry go to microphone for quality bass drum sound both in the studio and live. I have two of these mics and I use one to mic the bass guitar rig as well as the kick drum. I have also used it for various other instuments in recording to get a warmer sound than other microphones can produce. The D 112 is very durable and versatile and is a must have for any drummer or sound engineer. Just ask one and they will tell you..... Nick Anderson Drummer, producer, engineer Owner-Golden State Studio & Sound LLC Fresno County, California
much sought after industry standard mic. unsurpassed in sound re-enforcement setting. it is easy to achieve high frequency reproduction without a whole lot of effort in a live setting. bass response can be tricky. as a bass player and sound engineer i have found that the room dictates the method of bass reproduction for pa systems. the akg d112 is a valuable tool when insuring a distinction between the bass drum and bass guitar in the mix. when utilizing the pa for a large bass rig, as is usually the case when a line in or direct box is used for bass guitar, the engineer can then optimize the sound for the bass as a guitar. this leaves the field wide open for options on shelving the frequencies in different spots in the mix for the bass drum. i have found that by merely reading the specs on the akg d112 years ago, that a slight bump in frequency on the 4-5khz range on the bass drum will maintain its attack and presence in the mix. the akg d112 has this characteristic inherent in its design. also a much wider usable frequency range down to 60 and even 50hz. thats thump that u can feel without as much mud as a lesser mic will re-produce. this is especially useful in a hall or room with a lot of wood present. wood tends to resonate the bass frequencies in a number a varying ways. akg d112 mics are also useful in an outdoor venue as they posesss a clarity throughout the frequency range down to 60hz. what im trying to say pal, is that every working sound technician needs at least 1 akg d112. get one and throw that old bass drum mic you've been using on the floor tom. i would only hope that it is a mxr, nady or even a shure beta52 and not a sm58...rock, be rocked, or stand aside.Read full review
I have had one of these microphones for over 20 years, it has been my go to mic for kick drum and I have yet to find anything for any price that matched its performance. Super high SPL (168db) and low frequency response down to 20hz. I just bought another because people are going back to 2 kick drums a lot these days. Also doubles up very well for Saxophone & Low Brass (especially Bari Sax) sounds good on bass guitar amps too. I guess I cannot praise these mics enough, well worth the money, a real workhorse.
Well, as a drummer of over 33 years of experience, I have found that the AKG-D112 is really Unserpassed for Bass Drum mics! I bought one for a drummer friend of mine years ago, and needed a second one as I use 2 bass drums on my kit. THe one I purchased on E-Bay was used and not working, however besides all of the Great Positive Reviews you can find on line ABOUT the AKG-D112, one thing that you won't find is this..... The are not Only the BEST Mic for Bass drums, the are ALSO excedingly easy to repair if you have basic electrical/Soldering skills! The parts are readily available and easy to replace and repair. The Microphone it's self is a VERY Durable Mic! And lastly, there ARE other Mics out there that are Good Mics and will do a decent job, But if you really care about HOW good your Bass drum{s} sound, then the AKG-D112 IS "The ONE" Period! So, like they say you Get what you pay for! 'Nuff Said!Read full review
This is now the best mic I own. It consistently produces an excellent replication of the bass drum, and in a mix, the bass drum and snare are the two things you need to have sounding great. Out of all my other mics (condensers, dynamics etc.) and comparable kick drum mics (B52, Audix D5 or 6) this is just so consistent in producing the sound I want on the kick drum. The main factor is, it fits my style, and if you're more into pop or metal music the B52 or Audix mics may be a better suit- because they usually pick up more attack. The D 112 is working really well for the boomier sound I want, to hear the entire drum, and still have enough attack to cut through. I want a zeppelin sound, but obviously its the 2000's and not the 70's so I want my equipment to replicate that openess yet still stand up to recording quality today. Basically this is a great quality microphone. I want 2 more to use on my floor tom and bass guitar amp down the road if I ever get the chance. There is no other kick drum mic I could recommend for rock 'n roll, jazz, alternative, etc. and for metal/hip-hop/pop it gets the job done with a more vintage sound.Read full review
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