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DYN 12
Headrush Microphones

DYN 12

Inspired by AKG® D112

The DYN 12 It is inspired by the classic AKG D12 / D112, dynamic microphone designed for:

  • Bass drum (kick)
  • Bass
  • Cabinet with important bass

Main features:

  • Sound deep, punchy and powerful
  • Emphasis on low frequencies
  • Defined but round attack
  • “Modern low-end” response

It is the most low-frequency oriented microphone in the HeadRush library

Frequencies

  • Low → very present, punchy
  • Medium → slightly hollowed
  • High → defined but not aggressive

Typical “smiley EQ” (bass + treble, reduced mids)

Attack / dynamics

  • Strong but not sharp attack
  • Great for palm mutes and heavy riffs
  • More controlled than the Dyn57

Natural compression

  • Average
  • Compact sound
  • “Tight and modern” feel

BEHAVIOR IN THE MIX

  • Great presence on the lows
  • It fills the spectrum a lot
  • It can cover other instruments if left unchecked

Perfect when you want impact and weight on the rhythms

MetalDjentBassHeavy riffsDrop tuning

Controls

Axis Interaction

Axis = Y (On-axis)

  • More attack
  • More definition
  • More punch

Axis = N (Off-axis)

  • Softer
  • More controlled
  • Less intrusive

Off-axis helps tame the lows

Pro Tips

WHEN TO USE IT (QUICK RULE)

Use DYN 12 when:

  • You want weight
  • Drop tuned sounds
  • Modern sounds

Avoid it When:

  • We need definition on the averages
  • Need vintage sound

PRO TIP

Powerful Combo:

  • DYN12 + Axis Y + Breakup 10–15%

Massive, tight and modern sound

PRO LEVEL MAKEUP

If it's too boomy:

  • lowers Bass on the amp
  • or use Axis N

Setup Examples

Metal rhythm

AxisY
Breakups10–20%

Tight + punch

Djent

AxisY
Breakups5–15%

Maximum precision

Powerful bass

Axis: Y

Breakups: 10–20%

Low-end controlled