The workshop was held to create awareness on AKG wired and wireless microphone systems and lock-in ties with Solo and Jogja customers.

Among the models displayed were Perception series, C 12, C 4500, C 1000 S, C5, C12, C214, C 430, D5, D 7, D 11, D 22, K 44, K 77, K 141, K 171, K 271, HT 4500, SR 4500, PT 4500 and WMS 450. Andre Budiman and Tanto Sulianto of DKM were the facilitators.

DKM’s Rendra Setyono said that the turn-out and positive response of customers at the workshop will be maximized with more sales and marketing efforts in the said territories.  “We have plans to follow it through with an AKG Corner Launch in Jogja in a few months time. Meanwhile, we will maintain our support to our existing Solo and Jogja dealers,” added Rendra. 

The K 142 HD, K 242 HD, K 172 HD and K 272 HD models reflect the brand’s 60 years of experience in creating quality headphones, and are yet another example of why the AKG name is renowned for its cutting-edge technology and groundbreaking industrial design. Each model features the trademark AKG ring-design logo and the trendy product colors mocha, sand and chrome.

The K 142 HD is an on-ear, semi-open, dynamic headphone that provides powerful, crystal-clear sound, thanks to its patented AKG Varimotion diaphragm technology, which enables the diaphragm perimeter to vibrate elastically, but its center to use a piston-like motion. This motion prevents any undesirable partial vibration, ensuring exceptionally clean sound reproduction, and greater spatiality and transparency, even at high frequencies. In addition, the diaphragm in the beaded area, i.e., the motion zone, is thinner and more vibration-susceptible, which guarantees powerful and dynamic bass. The “oxygen-free” cable (99.99% OFC) also supports optimum transmission. The frequency range of the K 142 HD lies at 18Hz–24,000Hz, its maximum rated load at 200mW, and its rated impedance at 55 ohms. Other advantages: The K 142 HD comes with a self-adjusting headband, and its ear pads are made of soft velvet. The sand-and-mocha- colored K 142 HD with chrome styling has been specifically designed for trendsetters-on-the-go.

The K 242 HD is based on the AKG K 240 studio headphones, which have picked up numerous awards. It has a semi-open, dynamic, around-ear design. It, too, is equipped with patented Varimotion diaphragm technology and an “oxygen-free” cable. Its comfortable, self-adjusting headband, soft ear pads made of velvet, and light weight make it extremely comfortable. The primarily sand-colored K 242 HD comes with a 3-meter-long standard cable, and has a frequency range of 15Hz–25,000Hz, a maximum rated load of 200mW, and a rated impedance of 55 ohms.

The K 172 HD is ideally suited for use in a DJ environment or in locations such as the underground or in a bus, where only the wearer should be able to hear what’s being listened to. The portability of these enclosed, dynamic, on-ear headphones is matched by their ruggedness and sound intensity. The K 172 HD is available in mocha and sand, and has ear pads made of velvet. It has a frequency range of 18Hz–26,000Hz, a maximum rated load of 200mW, and a rated impedance of 55 ohms.

The K 272 HD headphones’ around-ear, closed-back design provides maximum screening of ambient noise, making them extremely well suited for semi-professional DJs, and for enjoying music while out and about. Their stable design ensures lasting music enjoyment – even when they’re primarily used while on the move. They have a frequency range of 16Hz–28,000Hz, a maximum rated load of 200mW, and a rated impedance of 55 ohms. These mocha-colored headphones are available with easy-to-clean velvet ear pads and a 3-meter-long cable. The light weight of the K 272 HD headphones and their self-adjusting headband ensure that they’re exceedingly comfortable.  

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We often give musicians sole credit as the artists behind the music we like listening to, but the truth is, they’re just a part of the process. The song we wind up hearing takes many long hours of work from audio and recording engineers, mixers, mastering engineers, and a slew of other people that get involved with the process.

When I started recording songs for my album last spring, I wanted a mix of a re-amped guitar signal and an analog amp recorded through a microphone. Re-amping is when you record a clean signal into your digital audio workstation (DAW) and then use a plug-in to achieve your guitar tone.

Re-amping certainly has its benefits. Once the track has been laid down, I can change the tone whenever I want by making adjustments in the guitar plug-in. The downside? Unless the re-amping is done correctly, re-amped signals lack the boldness of a real tube amp.

The opposite of re-amping your guitar signal in the computer is to get a mic and record your amp. That’s not as easy as it sounds, but it’s very rewarding if you hit the recording sweet spot.

I’m lucky to have some friends in the music industry that help me out from time to time with advice. I really needed some when I set out to look for mics that would be used in this process.

I got recommendations for some really expensive hardware—I mean really expensive—and some more moderate choices. One name that continually came up with everyone that I spoke with was AKG. Ultimately, I went the AKG route and I haven’t regretted the decision for a second.

I picked up enough mics to thoroughly mic the drum kit, two guitar amps, an acoustic guitar, and a bass amp. I also have a couple of room and overhead mics to pick up the ambient sounds.

Specifically, I’m using the D112, D40, C518M, C480, C451, C4500, C4000 and a couple 414 mics. Top quality gear for sure.

The one non-AKG mic that I use is a Shure SM57. I’ve had this mic for years and it’s just one of those go-to pieces of gear that never goes wrong.

I can honestly say that I have more respect for recording engineers than I ever thought I would. These guys must go through hell in getting all this stuff setup so that it works and sounds so good all the time. I started with the drums. When I first hooked up all the mics and recorded the signal into my Mac Pro, it sounded truly awful. I made some calls and asked for advice. Apparently I had the mics setup all wrong, causing phase issues, which canceled out parts of my signal, making it sound very thin and weak.

After making some adjustments to the mic placement for the drums, the sound was full and thick when it came into Logic and Pro Tools. With the setup I was using, one engineer suggested moving the mics on the Toms a couple of inches over from where I had them.

If we were looking at a clock, I put the Tom mics at 12:00. My friend suggested moving the left mic to 10:00, leaving the center mic at 12:00 and move the right side Tom mic to 2:00. The difference was amazing. The drums started to sound like they should—full, rich and pounding.

I had to make adjustments to the overheads too, so I would pick up the cymbals correctly. I moved the overheads a couple of feet in front of the drum kit, allowing them some room between the kit and the mic head.

Learning from my mistakes, I asked for advice before miking my guitar amps. To my surprise, miking is a game of inches. If you move the mic too far one way or the other, the recorded signal into your Mac will not sound like it should.

Typically, you place a mic on axis or off axis when miking a guitar amp. On axis is when you place the mic directly in front of the speaker cone and off axis is when the mic is off to the side of the cone.

Personally, I like the sound of an on axis mic, but that’s a very subjective thing. When recording my Marshall JCM800 with a 1960a 4×12 cabinet, I placed a mic a few inches away from the center of the speaker cone and another a couple of feet back.

As I said above, it’s a game of inches. Whenever I would move a mic, the sound would change, sometimes quite dramatically.

If you are going to mic your guitar amp or a drum kit, don’t settle. Move the mics around and find that sweet spot — your recording will thank you for the effort.

I’m spent quite a bit of time trying different AKG mics to record the instruments I have. Overall, I’m very pleased with the results and I have learned so much about what goes into recording analog instruments.

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Limited Edition. Unlimited Choice. With its powerful sound, perfect screening and patented 3D axis capsule rotating mechanism, the K 518DJ will not just impress DJs. It produces a rich sound even on portable MP3 players - and it folds up small enough to fit in any pocket. Here’s something really special: now you can choose your own K 518. The tried-and-tested DJ headphones are now available in a limited edition in a variety of fashionable colors. The seven colored models of the K 518 Limited Edition (LE) are sure to match your favorite color or your party outfit.   But hurry: because these limited editions are really limited…

• Unique 3D-Axis folding mechanism for ease of handling and user comfort
• Legandary AKG sound quality
• Closed-back, supraaural earphones, isolating ear cups attenuate ambiente noise, keeping even quiet passages clearly audible
• Extremly rugged
• High sound pressure level

Available in white, yellow, orange, red, fuschia, blue and green.

• In-line precision volume control
• Extension cable (50cm)
• Flight adapter
• Convertible jack plug
• Comfortable fit
• Best for portable DVD, CD and MP3 players
• Includes carrying case holds your iPhone®

• In-line precision volume control
• Comfortable fit
• Carrying case included
• Best for portable DVD, CD and MP3 players
• iPhone® compatible

Available in liquorice and fudge.

• Ultra lightweight
• Comfortable fit
• Carrying case and cable winder included
• Best for portable DVD, CD and MP3 players
• iPhone® compatible

Available in wasp and scarab.

• Comfortable fit
• Silicon fleece ear pads
• Silicon sleeves available in three sizes (S, M and L)
• Carrying pouch included
• Best for portable DVD, CD and MP3 players
• iPhone® compatible

Available in sky blue and cloud white.

Best buds. The most powerful and accurate high-end ear buds AKG engineers have yet produced, the new K 319 in-ear headphones are a semi-open lanyard design featuring enhanced bass response, an in-line volume control and extension cable, plus a hard case with cable winder. Tiny and virtually weightless, the high-end K 319 headphones will transport you from wherever you happen to be to the concert stages and professional studios where your favorite music was first recorded.

• Super Bass
• In-line volume control
• Extension cable (50cm)
• Flight Adapter
• Comfortable fit
• Hard case and cable winder included
• Best for portable DVD, CD and MP3 players
• iPhone® compatible

Small wonder. AKG K 317 semi-open headphones with their lanyard design are no bigger or heavier than conventional ear buds, but they produce powerful, undistorted sound. Their exceptional bass response rivals that of much larger on-ear headphone designs. You don’t have to sacrifice comfort or portability to experience the kind of performance professionals have expected from AKG products for more than 60 years –  K 317 puts it in your pocket. Carry them, wherever you are.

• Lanyard design
• Super Bass
• Convertible jack plug
• Extension cable (50cm)
• Comfortable fit
• Soft case and cable winder included
• Best for portable DVD, CD and MP3 players
• iPhone® compatible