VIENNA, Austria – Developed in the 1950s, the
first-of-its-kind AKG D12 microphone was marketed as a vocal microphone, ideal
for broadcasting and public address, becoming a staple in television and radio
studios around the world. Over the years,
use of the legendary microphone has shifted and is now one of the most
versatile and reliable microphones in the industry, with artists playing their
instruments through the mic.
The newly launched HARMAN AKG D12 VR
large-diaphragm cardioid microphone for recording and live applications has
since been utilized as a vocal microphone in numerous applications. Many professional audio reviews reinforce the
fact that D12 VR is a versatile vocal tool.
STUDIOTEC, the Finland-based distributor for AKG
recently held a launch event for the D12 VR, where the mic was used for vocals and
instruments. “We came to realize the fantastic quality of the D12 VR and
provided our guests with perfect sounding entertainment during our launch of
the mic,” stated Perttu Siren of STUDIOTEC. “During the event, our guests, the
artists and long-time AKG customers were thrilled to see the versatility of D12
VR and we look forward to providing the industry with the revamped piece!”
D12 VR (vintage sound re-issue) offers an ultra thin
diaphragm within its newly designed capsule – normally a foil with only 7
microns of thickness is used in condenser microphones. The low-frequency performance gets enhanced
with an updated bass chamber below the capsule-element. 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 mic’s response to suit the user’s
desired kickdrum
“It
was very exciting for us to see the continued reliability and quality D12 VR
offers musicians and we hope to spread the word that even though we market the
microphone to the drumming community, it is quite versatile and will provide
warm sound in many applications,” stated Thomas Umbauer, Product Manager,
PPA, AKG. “With D12 VR, musicians have
an opportunity to showcase their talent, whether it be their voice or
instrumental prowess. AKG’s engineers
and designers have developed a fantastic tool and we look forward to seeing the
D12 VR used to its full potential by our users.”
For more information about AKG, please visit http://www.akg.com and http://www.youtube.com/AKGacoustics.
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