AKG 112 vs Audix D6

[Creep]

Well what do you all think? Which one is best for recording and or live bass amps?

 

[Josh Ryan]

I don't have an Audix, but I do use a 112. The 112 rocks, super high spl handling, full range, very nice. Maybe a little punchy.

 

[Treena Foster]

My answer from the amps thread.......

AKG D112....good kick mic and also good for bass cabs live abnd studio.

Audix D6's.........designd for kick, this mic has a bass boost/ mid scoop built right into it, but I have used it for bass and it's great for kick too. I feel the D112 is a better choice though.

Sennheiser 421.......also great for bass/cabs and kick.

Shure SM 57.....works well for live application on bass cabs and can be used on kick as well.

This topic would be great for discussion in the Recording Gear Forum.

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[D.A.R.K.]

i have used both mics extensively in both live and recording situations.
the good old akg offers a much warmer low mid, while the audix is very transparent in that frequency range.
the top end of the akg is much more mellow than the audix which has a much more precise (if not sterile) type of sound.
the results: the akg seems to take a lot less energy(gain)
to get a useful low end in both the studio and especially live.
a nice choice for warm round sounds. i always know what to expect from this mic(i have two at my house gig)
the audix being so precise is nice for a cutting high end,
great for "metal" kick drum.it is a bit of a space hog though...
it has such a clean transient in it's low end(i believe that is a trait of most audix mics, excluding the d4) that you load down your mix unevenly trying to hear the lower frequencies.(after recieving an endorsement for my house gig, i ended up only using their vocal mics.)
imho the akg has a much more useful character.
in conclusion...very different mics, best suited for very different sounds.