The AKG D112 is one of the industry standard microphones that is specifically designed for low frequency high SPL instruments. It can handle lots of sound and super high transients with virtually no distortion which makes it great for kick drum recording.

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I use this mic all the time and love it. It has a great bottom end that you don’t get with some of the other popular kick microphones like the EV RE-27 or the  Audix D2. I use this on kick drums, bass cabinets, low brass instruments and I have even used this on a hip hop rap vocal and got surprisingly good results.

The pickup pattern is cardioid and there is a build in windscreen which is great for kick drum as well as bass cabinet recording.

Let’s look at some features.

• A cardioid-pattern microphone
• Response tailored for bass guitar and bass drum pickup, both in the studio and on-stage
• Nearly free of THD
• Built-in windscreen
• Includes the SA 60 Stage Adapter
• Enormous 168dB typical dynamic range and 73dB typical signal-to-noise ratio
• Allows up to a 168 dB SPL maximum input sound level with no audible distortion
• Response maintained down to 20 Hz
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Here are the specs.

• Transducer  –  Pressure Gradient Dynamic
• Polar Pattern  – Cardioid
• Frequency Response  –  20 Hz to 17 kHz
• Power Requirements  –  None Dynamic, Requires No Phantom or Battery Power
• Output Impedance – 210 Ohms
• Output Connectors  – XLR-3M Type
• Applications  – Kick Drum Electric Bass Cabinet, Excellent for Brass Instruments such as Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, etc.
• Dimensions  – 4.5 x 5.9 x 2.8″(115 x 150 x 70mm) LxHxW Weight 9.9 oz (380g)
• Frequency Response Chart

Overall this is a great low end instrument mic. If you just need one option for all your kick and bass needs then this is definitely the mic to get.

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