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-passenger-
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Has anyone ever recorded a kick drum with an AKG-D112? I'm looking to purchase a descent kick drum mic and don't want to spend more than $200.00. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
ausrock
Well-known member
In short..........YES!!!
The D112 is one of the staples where kick mics are concerned..........both for live and in the studio.
There are other alternatives the make and models of which elude me right now, but you wont go wrong with a D112.
Disclaimer; Mic choice is very subjective, consequently the above opinions are not necessarily correct for everyone
The D112 is one of the staples where kick mics are concerned..........both for live and in the studio.
There are other alternatives the make and models of which elude me right now, but you wont go wrong with a D112.
Disclaimer; Mic choice is very subjective, consequently the above opinions are not necessarily correct for everyone
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detuned6
Metal dude
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closer9:18
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D-112: Killer
The D-112 for me has become an item which i'll never get rid of. I got mine to use mainly for live sound, but it records VERY well also.
In general, it has a wider frequency response than other's i've used. That means it not only picks up the lowest of the lows, but also the "slap" of the kick drum beater. It doesn't go quite as deep as some mics, but it balances out on the other end. What you will get is an amazingly accurate reproduction of the kick drum's actual sound.
What it WON't do, is make a crappy kick drum sound better than it is. If you've got good heads, and they're properly tuned, even cheap drums sound good with the D-112.
It's also versatile. If you want to mic a good bass cabinet, the D-112 will work amazingly well. I even know someone who used one on a set of timpani with killer results.
If you shop around, I'm sure you can find one for less than $200. I got mine at Mars Music for $190 because it was a floor display, and that was two years ago.
The D-112 for me has become an item which i'll never get rid of. I got mine to use mainly for live sound, but it records VERY well also.
In general, it has a wider frequency response than other's i've used. That means it not only picks up the lowest of the lows, but also the "slap" of the kick drum beater. It doesn't go quite as deep as some mics, but it balances out on the other end. What you will get is an amazingly accurate reproduction of the kick drum's actual sound.
What it WON't do, is make a crappy kick drum sound better than it is. If you've got good heads, and they're properly tuned, even cheap drums sound good with the D-112.
It's also versatile. If you want to mic a good bass cabinet, the D-112 will work amazingly well. I even know someone who used one on a set of timpani with killer results.
If you shop around, I'm sure you can find one for less than $200. I got mine at Mars Music for $190 because it was a floor display, and that was two years ago.
Track Rat
Just Your Average Sized Member
I like a D-112 used in conjunction with a condensor like an AM-52. D-112 inside the kick and the 52 about 3' out in front of the kick. The 112 gets the click attack and the 52 catchs the thud.
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-passenger-
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2 mic question
I do like that the D112 will pick up a wide range of frequencies, however I do want that nice deep punch. So if I use a condensor mic as well do I put these on seperate tracks? Right now I'm doing all pc based recording using a Mackie 12 channel board, Cakewalk and a Yamaha sound card with only (2) inputs. So I don't really have the means of seperating my drums tracks. I'm just trying to get a descent stereo mix for now until I can afford an Ardvarc or a MOTC (8) input card/preamp.
I do like that the D112 will pick up a wide range of frequencies, however I do want that nice deep punch. So if I use a condensor mic as well do I put these on seperate tracks? Right now I'm doing all pc based recording using a Mackie 12 channel board, Cakewalk and a Yamaha sound card with only (2) inputs. So I don't really have the means of seperating my drums tracks. I'm just trying to get a descent stereo mix for now until I can afford an Ardvarc or a MOTC (8) input card/preamp.
Track Rat
Just Your Average Sized Member
I put 'em on seperate tracks for sure. Controll is everything. And closer is spot on with his assessment.
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James HE
a spoonfull weighs a ton
If you want a deep punch maybe the B-52 is the right mic for you. You couidn't go wrong with a d-12 either. Since you only have 2 tracks to play with, i'd skip the second mic on the kick. Make nailing that stereo drum track as easy on yourself as possible.
rushfan33
New member
Between the D-112 and the Beta 52, I always grab the 52 first. It (for me anyway) gives me the best low end punch out of the two. I used to not like the D-112 but after I used it a few times it started to grow on me. I've always dug the B-52 though!
Just my opinion....
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Just my opinion....
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