AKG D5 PROFESSIONAL DYNAMIC VOCAL MICROPHONE

Description

The AKG D5 is a professional-grade dynamic vocal microphone explicitly engineered for lead and backing vocals on live stages. Utilizing a strict supercardioid polar pattern, the D5 provides exceptional off-axis sound rejection, allowing sound engineers to achieve massive gain before feedback even on loud, densely populated stages.

At the core of the microphone is AKG’s patented Laminated Varimotion diaphragm, which allows the capsule to be tuned with varying thicknesses across its diameter. This unique construction results in a crisp, highly articulate sound profile that easily cuts through dense live mixes without requiring excessive equalization.

Housed in a rugged, die-cast chassis with a dual shock mount system, the D5 mechanically isolates the capsule from handling noise. It serves as a dependable, highly articulate workhorse for touring vocalists, live sound engineers, and high-volume performance venues.

Who Is This For?: The D5 is built for live performing vocalists, front-of-house (FOH) engineers, and venue operators managing loud stage environments. Users struggling with microphone feedback from stage monitors or needing a vocal mic that naturally cuts through dense rock or pop mixes will benefit heavily from this model.

Key Features:

Supercardioid Polar Pattern & Off-Axis Rejection The strict supercardioid pickup pattern sharply rejects audio arriving from the sides and rear of the microphone. This allows live sound engineers to position high-volume wedge monitors in close proximity to the vocalist without inducing feedback loops or muddying the vocal channel with stage bleed.

Laminated Varimotion Diaphragm The patented dual-layer diaphragm is constructed with varying thicknesses, making it highly resonant in the vocal frequency range while remaining physically rigid. This design produces a bright, intelligible high end and a tightly controlled low end, ensuring the vocal sits prominently in the live mix.

Integrated Dual Shock Mount System The internal capsule is suspended within a sophisticated dual-shock mount system. This mechanical isolation significantly reduces the transmission of handling noise, stage vibrations, and physical impacts, resulting in a cleaner audio signal for active, dynamic stage performers.

Rugged Die-Cast Construction Built to withstand the physical abuse of touring and heavy stage use, the microphone features a solid die-cast metal body and a heavy-duty spring steel wire-mesh grille. This protects the internal capsule from drops, microphone stand impacts, and the rigors of daily transport.

Technical Specifications:

• Bandwidth: 70 – 20,000 Hz

• Sensitivity: 2.6 mV/Pa

• Electrical Impedance: <= 600 Ohms

• Audio Output: Balanced 3-pin XLR (Male)

   

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