AKG 3220Z24010 - Lightguide for AKG D12 VR (Optical LED Indicator Guide)

AKG 3220Z24010 - Lightguide for AKG D12 VR (Optical LED Indicator Guide)

The AKG reference 3220Z24010 is the original light guide for the AKG D12 VR kick drum microphone. This small optical component guides the light from the D12 VR's filter selector status LEDs to the outer window of the microphone body, allowing the active mode to be clearly seen during studio or live use. In the exploded view and official parts list, the light guide is listed as position 13 and is explicitly described as "Lightguide".

This is a 1:1 OEM replacement that restores gauge visibility when the original gauge guide has been lost, broken, or dulled by impacts and aggressive cleaning. It includes no electronics and requires no soldering: it installs as a mechanical part during the D12 VR grille/housing removal . It maintains factory aesthetics and functionality and ensures that the LED color associated with each preset (green, red, or blue) is correctly perceived from the outside.

Main features

• Original AKG part for the D12 VR microphone.
• Function: Optical guide that transmits the light from the filter selector LEDs to the visible window of the microphone.
• Identification in service: Lightguide , position 13 in the official breakdown.
• Compatibility : Exclusively for AKG D12 VR (not valid for D12, D12E or D112).
• Installation : Mechanical replacement without welding; recommended for use by a qualified technician.
• Factory Finish : Restores the readability of filter modes and the original image of the product.

Product benefits

• Full visibility of the D12 VR modes (green/red/blue LED depending on the active preset).
• Professional maintenance of backline, rental, and studio equipment, including OEM parts.
• Aesthetic restoration of the front without affecting the microphone circuitry.
• Long service life by replacing opaque or broken guides that make it difficult to see the status.

Use cases

• The internal LED lights up but is not visible or is very dim from the outside.
• The indicator window is broken, missing, or cloudy after being dropped or cleaned with solvents.
• Restoration of D12 VR fleets for touring or rental, ensuring on-stage mode reading .

Frequently Asked Questions

Does it include the LED or the selector electronics?
No. This part number is just the light guide . The LEDs and electronics belong on the D12 VR board.

Does it work for other AKG microphones (D12, D112, etc.)?
No. Documented compatibility is exclusive to the D12 VR .

Does the microphone require soldering or adjustment?
It's not soldered. It's a mechanical part. However, it's recommended that a technician perform its replacement to avoid damaging the grilles, capsule, or seals.

What colors does the D12 VR indicator display?
The D12 VR uses three LEDs to indicate the selected preset of the active filter: green , red and blue , visible through this light guide.

Description for projects

Genuine AKG replacement part for the D12 VR microphone: Lightguide , part number 3220Z24010 , identified as position 13 in the official parts list. Seamless mechanical part; exclusive to the AKG D12 VR.