AKG Acoustics D5 Microphone User Manual


 
1.5 Brief
Description
D 5:
D 5 S:
The AKG D 5 is a supercardioid dynamic micro-
phone. It has been designed specifically as a vo-
cal microphone for rough onstage use. The wide
frequency response of the D 5 slightly favors the
midfrequencyand treble regionsto ensures
good intelligibility of speech. The term "supercar-
dioid polar response" means that the D 5 is most
sensitive to sound arriving from in front of it, less
sensitive tosound arriving fromthe sides and rear.
This pickup pattern is virtually the same for all fre-
quencies or, in other words,from the lowest tothe
highest notes ("frequency independent").
A shock mount on the transducer minimizes han-
dling and cable noise. An integrated windscreen
reduces pop, wind, and breath noise to a mini-
mum.
Arugged frontgrill madeofspring-steel wiremesh
that is extremely resistant to deformation and a
sturdy zinc alloy die-cast body effectively protect
the microphone and transducer element from
damage on stageand onthe road.
The D 5 S has the same mechanical, electrical,
and acoustic characteristics as the D 5 and fea-
turesa noiseless on/off switch.
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AKG D 5/D 5 S