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AKG D 5

Item ID: D5

Dynamic Vocal Mic with 147dB SPL Capacity and New Variable-thickness Diaphragm

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A Powerful Onstage Performer!

The AKG D 5 dynamic vocal microphone for lead and backing vocals delivers a powerful sound even on the noisiest stage. Its supercardioid polar pattern ensures maximum gain before feedback. The D 5 stands for a crisp sound that cuts through every mix.

For the D 5, AKG employed the first microphone diaphragm ever whose thickness varies across its diameter. The new Laminated Varimotion diaphragm deep-drawing process allows the diaphragm itself to be fine-tuned with no extra tuning resonators, leading to a quantum leap in audio performance.

The D 5's dual shockmount eliminates any kind of mechanical noise for trouble-free live use. The audience will hear nothing but the pristine sound of your voice!


AKG D 5 Dynamic Microphone Features:
  • Polar pattern - supercardioid
  • Frequency range - 70Hz to 20kHz
  • Sensitivity - 2.6 mV/Pa (-52 dBV)
  • Max. SPL - 147/156dB SPL (for 1% / 3% THD)
  • Equivalent noise level - 18dBa
  • Impedance - <= 600 ohms
  • Recommended load impedance - >= 2000 ohms
  • Connector - 3-pin XLR
  • Finish - matte grayish blue
  • Dimensions - length: 7.3"; diameter: 2"
  • Net weight - 12 oz.

The AKG D 5 microphone stands up to the noisiest stage!

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Specification Detail
Microphone Type +
Polar Pattern Supercardioid
Frequency Response 70kHz-20kHz
Impedance 600 ohms
Length 7.3"
Width 2"
Depth 2"
Weight 1.44 lbs.
Manufacturer Part Number 3138Z00070

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based on 2 reviews

Rock solid

by Ken from Robertsdale, Al, USA
January 18, 2012
Music Background: Long time musican and sound guy
I have been doing sound for over 40 years and have found this mic to be a very solid performer that requires very little eq to make it sound natural. I have recently found it fo be a great mic for ba... read more [+]njos, even though it is officially a vocal mic, I currently own 4 of these mics and WILL be adding more to my locker. Price to performance, these are and excellent choice. close [-]

Not Too Shabby

by Absence from Tucson
May 1, 2008
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Keyboardist, Guitarist, and Bassist
Will you get higher gain before feedback? Most likely, but if there are acoustic problems in the practice space/venue, cover your ears--this thing can howl just as loudly as any other mic on the mark... read more [+]et.

Sound? I dig it. Has a good pleasant cut that brings softer voices out in the mix. As the reviewer for Mix Magazine said: it excels on female vocals, but it is not bad on male vocals at all.

Price? I think it's a steal. I'd be willing to pay another $50 on top of this, but we all know what the competition's prices are.

On top of it all, I used it in a pinch to mic a keyboard amp! I was pleasantly surprised by the results, too. close [-]

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