AKG Acoustics
AKG D5
Dynamic, supercardioid, handheld vocal mic with Varimotion diaphragm (D5 S: the same with an on/off switch)
Approximate Some readings for this mic are uncertain; see the graphs.
Power None: a dynamic mic needs no power. Low output: it needs a lot of preamp gain.
- Type
- Dynamic
- Pattern
- Supercardioid
- Sensitivity
- −52 dBV/Pa
- Among 78 dynamics: more output than 75%
- Among 311 mics: more output than 26%
- Self-noise
- 18 dB(A)
- Max SPL
- 147 dB SPL
- Among 36 dynamics: takes louder sound than 83%
- Among 343 mics: takes louder sound than 84%
- Rated range
- 70 – 20k Hz
- Released
- 2007
vs 25 handheld dynamics
More output than 58% of 25 handheld dynamics.
Each stripe is one handheld dynamic with a published sensitivity, and each bar counts them; further right means more output. This mic is in blue.
vs 272 mics
Quieter than 32% of 272 mics.
Each stripe is one mic with a published self-noise, and each bar counts them; further right means quieter. This mic is in blue.
vs 13 handheld dynamics
Takes louder sound than 92% of 13 handheld dynamics.
Each stripe is one handheld dynamic with a published max SPL, and each bar counts them; further right means it takes louder sound. This mic is in blue.
Proximity effect: the bass it gains up close
From the manual, p. 21. Approximate
"Frequency Response"; relative dB. Distance, field and smoothing not stated.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1 dB.
Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.
Polar pattern
From the manual, p. 21. Approximate
"Polar Diagram"; 125 Hz to 1 kHz on the left half, 2 to 16 kHz on the right; 0° at the bottom, rings every 5 dB, centre about -30 dB.
Approximate: reading error up to about 1.5 dB.
In practice
All specs
| From the manual | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | −52 dBV/Pa (2.6 mV/Pa)"2.6 mV/Pa (-52 dBV re 1 V/Pa)"; no frequency given. | p. 21 |
| Self-noise | 18 dB(A)DIN 45412. "Equivalent noise level: 18 dB(A) to DIN 45412"; an unusual figure to give for a dynamic mic, printed as is. The D40 manual gives the same. | |
| Max SPL | 147 dB SPL1% THD; also 156 dB SPL, 3% THD | |
| Output impedance | 600 ohm≤ 600 ohm | |
| Rated load impedance | 2000 ohmrecommended, ≥ 2000 ohm | |
| Rated frequency range | 70 Hz to 20 kHz | |
| Connector | XLR-3 male"3-pin XLR"; pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot, pin 3 return (p. 15). | |
| Weight | 340 gnet (shipping 655 g) | |
| Dimensions | 51 × 185.2 mmDiameter × length. | |
| Finish | matte gray-blue (zinc alloy die-cast body)Body material from p. 14. | |
| Supplied accessories | SA 45 stand adapter; carrying caseUnpacking. | p. 13 |
| Diaphragm | Varimotion (varying thickness) diaphragm; patents AT 403.751, US 6.185.809, DE/DK/FI/FR/GB/IT/NL 814.637 | p. 21 |
| Shock mount | Shock-mounted transducer element against handling and cable noise | p. 13 |
| Windscreen | Integrated wind and pop screen; spring-steel wire-mesh front grille | |
| D5 S | The same mechanical, electrical and acoustic characteristics as the D5, with a noiseless on/off switch | p. 14 |
| From the Recording Hacks page | ||
| Released | 2007 | |
Documents
- D5 / D5 S user instructionsGerman, English, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
- AKG Acoustics D 5 | RecordingHacks.com
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