AKG Acoustics GmbH

DB 1


  • Piezoelectric transducer for natural, airy sound
  • Standard size for individual adjustment

    • The DB 1 has been designed in consultation with touring and studio musicians for direct double bass miking. The DB 1 is a double bass bridge with an integrated pickup that ensures professional audio quality and greater freedom in playing because there is no need to keep the instrument within the pickup angle of an external microphone.


    The absence of a stand and stand adapter facilitates setting up the equipment on stage. The pickup is a piezoelectric transducer element integrated into a conventional wooden double bass bridge. The frequency response of the DB 1 has been optimized for the double bass frequency spectrum.

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    Frequency range5 to 5,000 Hz
    Sensitivity2,5 mV/ms -2
    Max. SPL130/138 dB (k = 1 %/3 %)
    Equivalent noise level14 dB-A
    Signal/noise ratio (A-weighted)80 dB
    Impedance200 ohms
    Recommended load impedance>=1000 ohms
    Supply voltage9 to 52 V phantom power
    Current consumptionapprox. 2.2 mA
    Connector3-pin XLR
    Cable1.5 m (5 ft.)
    Dimensions200 x 145 mm / 8 x 5.8 in.
    Net weight272 g / 9.9 oz.
    Shipping weight700 g / 1.6 lbs.


    DB 1
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