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moosers
Published on 03/25/08 at 11:46
The AKG D112 is a great dynamic microphone. I've used it both in a live and recording setting, but mostly in a recording setting. I use it mostly on kick drums, but also bass guitar amps. The design and low frequency response make it easy to place around or inside or a kick drum or right up easy the grill of a bass amp.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had the AKG D112 for about 4 years now. When I got it I also got the Shure Beta 52A so that I could have a shootout with the two and see which one I liked best as my kick drum mic. I choose the D112 because to me it gives a tighter sound. I also love the design of it as it is easy to set up and place. The D112 and the Beta 52a are pretty much the industry standards for kick drum, and in my own experience it seems that I've seen the D112 used more in the studio setting than the 52a. As far as price goes, it isn't overly expensive and is the price you must pay if you want a quality dynamic mic like this. If you are serious about recording drums I would strongly consider looking into this microphone for the kick drum.
OVERALL OPINION
I've had the AKG D112 for about 4 years now. When I got it I also got the Shure Beta 52A so that I could have a shootout with the two and see which one I liked best as my kick drum mic. I choose the D112 because to me it gives a tighter sound. I also love the design of it as it is easy to set up and place. The D112 and the Beta 52a are pretty much the industry standards for kick drum, and in my own experience it seems that I've seen the D112 used more in the studio setting than the 52a. As far as price goes, it isn't overly expensive and is the price you must pay if you want a quality dynamic mic like this. If you are serious about recording drums I would strongly consider looking into this microphone for the kick drum.