November 2012Making its US debut in San Francisco, California during the 133rd AES Convention, AKG D12 VR microphone has been recognized as the Best Of Show by ProSoundNetwork. The mic, which is intended specifically for kick drum recording and live applications, joins a selected group of products among the thousands showcased at the Moscone Center during the convention to receive the honor.
To be awarded the Best of Show during AES reinforces AKGs commitment to quality, reliability and overall sonic ingenuity, stated Joe Wagoner, Product Manager, Wireless Tour Install, AKG. Our goal was to provide the recording industry a microphone that every studio and live engineer would want and must have. The D12 VR has been engineered and manufactured to perform at the highest level for any engineer, drummer or percussionist around the globe. AKG is very happy to accept this acknowledgment from ProSoundNetwork and will continue to deliver leading professional audio equipment to the industry.
Developed more than six decades ago, AKG achieved an international breakthrough in recording and broadcast technology with the introduction of its first dynamic microphone, the D12. The first-of-its-kind microphone became a staple in television and radio studios around the world, setting the standard for voice transmission in the 1950s and 60s and later became a favorite kick drum and low frequency mic in the studio and live performance arena.
Today, D12 VR offers a thin diaphragm within its newly designed capsule, which enhances low-frequency performance. With phantom power disabled, the D12 delivers accurate, pure character from the sound source. With phantom power enabled, one of three switchable active-filter presets can be used to quickly adapt the mics response to suit the users desired kick drum.
The vintage styling houses a premium bass microphone and offers three active sound shapes for recording: open kick drum, closed kick drum and vintage sound. D12 is manufactured with the original AKG C414 transformer from the 1970s, reinforcing AKGs deep musical heritage.
