Audix D4 or AKG D112

[Foo-bu]

which one do you recommend more as a bass drum mic and why?

 

[Track Rat]

I've only used the Audix once and didn't care for it. I have a couple of D-112's and I like 'em.

 

[DJL]

I've only used the Audix D4 once live and it was ok. I also have a AKG D112 and I like it.

 

[Audioplay1]

The Audix D4 was released as a kick mic although when used against a Beta 52 or D112, I thought it was weak. I would recommend the D4 for floor tom miking however. Audix has released a D6, which is a major upgrade for the kick mic. I would recommend any of the Audix line (D1 - D6) as they are very well made and are excellent sounding mics. I really am impressed by the D2 on toms and the D3 on guitar cabinet miking.

Good luck.
Steve

 

[kid klash]

I'm with Track Rat on this one... the D4 is too thin on the bottom for a kick drum mic, and takes too much tweaking to get it to sound right for my tastes. I'm a happy D112 owner... I've been using the D-112 since it was introduced. They're pretty cool looking too.