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product_id: 49116766
title: "D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone"
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# Supercardioid pattern for max feedback rejection 70Hz-20kHz wide frequency range Rugged die-cast metal housing D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** € 197.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎙️ Own the stage with crystal-clear confidence!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone by akg
- **How much does it cost?** € 197.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/49116766-d5-professional-dynamic-live-vocal-microphone)

## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

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## Key Features

- • **Feedback? Not Here.:** Supercardioid polar pattern ensures high gain before feedback, so you can turn it up confidently.
- • **Ready to Rock & Roll:** Includes mic clip, stand adapter, and carry case—your all-in-one live vocal solution.
- • **Cut Through the Noise:** Patented Varimotion diaphragm delivers crystal-clear vocals that dominate any mix.
- • **Stage-Proof Durability:** Built with a steel grille and die-cast housing to survive the wildest gigs without a scratch.
- • **Zero Handling Distractions:** Integrated pop filter and double shock mount eliminate handling noise for flawless live performance.

## Overview

The AKG D5 is a professional dynamic vocal microphone engineered for live performances, featuring a patented Varimotion diaphragm for pristine sound clarity, a supercardioid pattern for superior feedback rejection, and rugged metal construction to withstand intense gig environments. Its integrated pop filter and double shock mount minimize handling noise, making it the go-to mic for vocalists who demand reliability and sonic excellence on stage.

## Description

From the manufacturer AKG D5/D5C/D5Cs Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone The D5 professional dynamic vocal microphone for lead and backing vocals delivers a powerful sound even on the noisiest stage. Specifications Audio frequency bandwidth - 70 - 20000 Hz Sensitivity - 2.6 mV/Pa Electrical impedance - 600 Ohms Recommended load impedance - 2000 Ohms Polar Pattern - Super cardioid Body - metal Finish - dark stage blue AKG D5 Dynamic Lead Vocal Microphone Overview Cuts through the mix Meet your new on stage partner. Perform together like you've never performed before. The AKG D5 Dynamic Lead Vocal Microphone is a dependable mic which offers high quality sound at gig after gig. High quality sound makes for high quality performances. Don't be held back by noisy environments. With a supercardioid polar pattern and double suspended capsule, external and contact noise are both eliminated effectively. Unwanted sounds are rejected so what's left is your vocals in all their glory. Plus, the diaphragm is designed to vibrate completely freely, meaning it doesn't dampen any frequency of your voice. Every facet of your performance is reproduced faithfully. AKG D5 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone Noise Rejection for a Smooth Performance While you're performing you don't want to be worrying about noise from handling the mic, you want to be concentrating on your singing. The D5 eliminates handling noise thanks to the double suspended capsule. Unwanted pops and turbulent noise are also reduced thanks to the integrated windshield. Who needs a pop filter when you've got a D5? Crystal Clear Vocal Reproduction Cut through the mix. The AKG D5 implements an all new patented diaphragm design which can vibrate completely freely. The result? None of your performance is dampened or reduced by the microphone, every nuance of your performance is captured perfectly. The supercardioid response pattern also offers maximum gain before feedback. This ensures you can turn the volume up without issue, so the audience can hear every facet of your vocals. Features The AKG D5 is a high-quality dynamic microphone including a patented laminated Varimotion diaphragm and wide frequency range making it ideal for live vocal performances. The spring-steel wire-mesh grille and rugged die-cast housing means it can live up to physicality of live performances. With an integrated pop filter for improved audio and dual shock mount to eliminate handling noise the D5 is a great option for a smooth, clear performance. The AKG Legacy - Inspiring Greatness For Decades For more than 65 years, AKG has helped create the iconic sounds of some of the world’s most well known recording artists, engineers and producers. Our designers and engineers have made it their life’s passion to find new ways to deliver breakthrough experiences for artists of all levels. Whether in the studio or on stage, when you wear AKG headphones, you’re seconds away from creating history.

Review: Good budget mic for the project studio. - Excellent mic that I bought after seeing a few video reviews of it online. It came down in an desertcart deal, I made a quick decision, and I feel it paid off. The first obvious thing is that there is a nice transparency to the sound the mic picks up, it feels very natural, and if the mic is far enough away there's a moderate but limited sense of the room ambience in the sound, which makes it pretty consistent. I normally use condenser mics (Audio Technica ATM-11 and AT-2020) and a PZM, but wanted a dynamic to mic up my guitar amps, for some vocals, and also for portable recordings I make in different spaces when I'm travelling. The stated frequency response, 70hz-20khz, suits my purposes for vocals, and guitar amps, but the roll-off in the bass above 70hz definitely changes the character of the bottom end if you're mic-ing up a bass part. If you were using a 5+ string bass this definitely wouldn't be the go-to mic (but then again you'd be DI-ing the bass anyway). The supercardioid pattern effect is really obvious, with a marked dropoff if you move off axis, so for bvox you'd be quite cosy with your co-singer if you both wanted to be heard, and "three's a crowd" - a third vocalist would be a bit of a tight fit and probably wouldn't be feasible, it really is that focussed. The upside is that you can use this to advantage once you get the feel for how it picks up off-axis sounds, and it works quite well at limiting the room ambience to what comes off the wall behind you. For my condenser mics I use a portable vocal booth, and while the D5 isn't that isolating, it is a decent compromise. It also seems to have a very low level of handling noise, less of an issue in my workspaces, but noticeably good for such a budget mic. The thing I have a love-hate feeling about is the almost complete absence of a proximity effect. Most of the time I love it, especially if mic-ing up amps, since I get a lot of leeway in mic placement (always bearing in mind the supercardioid directionality it has). Now and then, though, I'd like to just lean in when singing and get a bass lift, and it doesn't seem to happen. If you're used to the Shure SM58 line, you'll know how that can be quite effective when it's necessary, so for some people that may be a deal-breaker. Since I have a fairly light and airy voice this usually isn't important (in fact this mic "likes" my voice!), but the lack of proximity effect means that I don't have that extra artificial reach into the low end when I could really use it. The SM58 gives my voice an option that it doesn't have naturally. Then again, if the D5 was a close-up kind of mic it probably wouldn't have the pop-shield design it has, and go rounded instead. All that said, though, at the price it is a stellar mic, nice and solid, and professionally turned out. Its main physical shortcoming is the lack of an on/off switch, for which you need the D5S instead, but for home/project studio and location work it is less of a problem than for stage because you have other muting options.
Review: Excellent first impressions - solid and clear - Update: So, I've been able to use it live on a few occasions now and it hasn't disappointed. It's bright, rich and cuts through well without being overly harsh or lacking in balance across the range. I still reach for the Rode M2 more often than not, because as a condenser it gives me more to play with within the mix, but I would say that I have absolute confidence in the D5 to handle itself in any situation (much like many sm58 users would consider that mic - although personally I think the D5 is streets ahead compared to the Shure 'industry standard'. Only had a chance to use it in the house thus far for spoken word, with hopes that I’ll be able to use it Live for singing soon. Very well built, robust microphone that equals anything I’ve used before. I own and normally use a Rode M2, but was looking for a dynamic to give options. Sold my Rode M1 a few months back and then bought some of the T-Bone Beta mics, which were ok but still lacking. Then I bought a Tourtech vm50 from guitarguitar for £10 after watching an Andertons review on YouTube and having used it once Live (at a Christmas event) it was actually really quite impressive. But, having had an eye on the d5 for a number of years, I can honestly say that I’m somewhat frustrated that I didn’t opt for it years ago, rather than go round the houses. I’ve never been a fan of the Shure non-beta range (loved the Beta87 and 57) due to the lack of clarity but this AKG seems to have the openness of my M2 with an added presence boost that I was looking for. I’ll look forward to using it properly in the coming months when the world settles down!

## Features

- Patented varimotion diaphragm delivers crystal clear sound to cut through the mix
- Integrated pop-filter plus double shock mounted capsule completely eliminates handling noise
- High feedback suppression thanks to the supercardioid response pattern
- 70Hz - 20000Hz frequency bandwidth and 2. 6 mV/Pa sensitivity
- Includes mic clip stand adapter and carry case
- Rugged die cast housing and steel grille can withstand raucous gigs

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B000S5JKRQ |
| Antenna Location | Live Vocal Performances, Audio Recordings, Video Recordings |
| Audible Noise | 80 Decibels |
| Audio Sensitivity | 52 Decibels |
| Best Sellers Rank | 11,978 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 105 in Dynamic Microphones |
| Box Contents | 1 x AKG D5 Microphone, 1 x Carry Bag, 1 x Mic Clip Adapter |
| Brand | AKG |
| Brand Name | AKG |
| Colour | black |
| Compatible Devices | Amplifier |
| Connectivity Technology | XLR |
| Connectivity technology | XLR |
| Connector Type | XLR |
| Connector type | XLR |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 922 Reviews |
| Enclosure Material | Metal |
| Frequency Range | 35 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 20000 Hz |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00885038018575, 09002761018578 |
| Impedance | 2000 Ohms |
| Item Dimensions | 20 x 7 x 14 centimetres |
| Item Type Name | AKG D5 Dynamic Handheld Vocal Microphone |
| Item Weight | 1.32 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | AKG |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 3138X00070 |
| Microphone Form Factor | Handheld |
| Model Name | AKGD5 |
| Model Number | 3138X00070 |
| Model name | AKGD5 |
| Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Polar Pattern | Super Cardioid |
| Power Source | Adapter |
| Product Warranty | 1 year. |
| Recommended uses for product | Live Vocal Performances, Audio Recordings, Video Recordings |
| Signal-to-Noise Ratio | 80 dB |
| Special Feature | Volume Control |
| Special feature | Volume Control |
| UPC | 885038018575 368298554019 616268565139 644535647509 700315946627 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Recommended uses for product:** Live Vocal Performances, Audio Recordings, Video Recordings
- **Brand:** AKG
- **Model name:** AKGD5
- **Connectivity technology:** XLR
- **Connector type:** XLR
- **Special feature:** Corded
- **Compatible devices:** Amplifier
- **Colour:** black
- **Included components:** 1 x AKG D5 Microphone, 1 x Carry Bag, 1 x Mic Clip Adapter
- **Polar pattern:** Unidirectional

## Images

![D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AzZDqeqoL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style Name** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: did the mic come with an XLR cable?**
A: The mic came without a cable. Microphones perform noticeably better with quality cables. Be selective and go for renowned makes.

**Q: Could you use this mic to record in to an android phone using a xlr to 3.5mm jack ?**
A: I see no reason why not as long as you have a suitable cable or adaptor
It realy depends on how and under what situation of your intended use.
However, a better way is to go via a small mixer so as to have more control 
Check out The iRig Pre is an XLR to TRRS mini-jack adaptor that makes it possible 
for you to connect all types of professional balanced microphones to your Smartphone.

But again this depends on the situation of use
You might like to consider a simpler option 
such as Audio-Technica ATR3350iS 
(though I myself do not like lavier micks)

Or Consider The Rode Video Mic Me is a clip on directional shotgun microphone for your Smartphone.

**Q: Can i use this with a male xlr to 1/4" trs?**
A: Yes you can - However, that is not the BEST way - if you can go XLR to XLR that is the better way particularly if using a long cable

**Q: Is this mic uni or omnidirectional?**
A: It is uni directional. Hypercardioid means it picks up in a heart shaped pattern around the grill of the mic, thus avoiding feedback...i.e. not picking up sounds from speakers to the sides.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good budget mic for the project studio.
*by R***D on 2 December 2016*

Excellent mic that I bought after seeing a few video reviews of it online. It came down in an Amazon deal, I made a quick decision, and I feel it paid off. The first obvious thing is that there is a nice transparency to the sound the mic picks up, it feels very natural, and if the mic is far enough away there's a moderate but limited sense of the room ambience in the sound, which makes it pretty consistent. I normally use condenser mics (Audio Technica ATM-11 and AT-2020) and a PZM, but wanted a dynamic to mic up my guitar amps, for some vocals, and also for portable recordings I make in different spaces when I'm travelling. The stated frequency response, 70hz-20khz, suits my purposes for vocals, and guitar amps, but the roll-off in the bass above 70hz definitely changes the character of the bottom end if you're mic-ing up a bass part. If you were using a 5+ string bass this definitely wouldn't be the go-to mic (but then again you'd be DI-ing the bass anyway). The supercardioid pattern effect is really obvious, with a marked dropoff if you move off axis, so for bvox you'd be quite cosy with your co-singer if you both wanted to be heard, and "three's a crowd" - a third vocalist would be a bit of a tight fit and probably wouldn't be feasible, it really is that focussed. The upside is that you can use this to advantage once you get the feel for how it picks up off-axis sounds, and it works quite well at limiting the room ambience to what comes off the wall behind you. For my condenser mics I use a portable vocal booth, and while the D5 isn't that isolating, it is a decent compromise. It also seems to have a very low level of handling noise, less of an issue in my workspaces, but noticeably good for such a budget mic. The thing I have a love-hate feeling about is the almost complete absence of a proximity effect. Most of the time I love it, especially if mic-ing up amps, since I get a lot of leeway in mic placement (always bearing in mind the supercardioid directionality it has). Now and then, though, I'd like to just lean in when singing and get a bass lift, and it doesn't seem to happen. If you're used to the Shure SM58 line, you'll know how that can be quite effective when it's necessary, so for some people that may be a deal-breaker. Since I have a fairly light and airy voice this usually isn't important (in fact this mic "likes" my voice!), but the lack of proximity effect means that I don't have that extra artificial reach into the low end when I could really use it. The SM58 gives my voice an option that it doesn't have naturally. Then again, if the D5 was a close-up kind of mic it probably wouldn't have the pop-shield design it has, and go rounded instead. All that said, though, at the price it is a stellar mic, nice and solid, and professionally turned out. Its main physical shortcoming is the lack of an on/off switch, for which you need the D5S instead, but for home/project studio and location work it is less of a problem than for stage because you have other muting options.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent first impressions - solid and clear
*by S***N on 19 January 2021*

Update: So, I've been able to use it live on a few occasions now and it hasn't disappointed. It's bright, rich and cuts through well without being overly harsh or lacking in balance across the range. I still reach for the Rode M2 more often than not, because as a condenser it gives me more to play with within the mix, but I would say that I have absolute confidence in the D5 to handle itself in any situation (much like many sm58 users would consider that mic - although personally I think the D5 is streets ahead compared to the Shure 'industry standard'. Only had a chance to use it in the house thus far for spoken word, with hopes that I’ll be able to use it Live for singing soon. Very well built, robust microphone that equals anything I’ve used before. I own and normally use a Rode M2, but was looking for a dynamic to give options. Sold my Rode M1 a few months back and then bought some of the T-Bone Beta mics, which were ok but still lacking. Then I bought a Tourtech vm50 from guitarguitar for £10 after watching an Andertons review on YouTube and having used it once Live (at a Christmas event) it was actually really quite impressive. But, having had an eye on the d5 for a number of years, I can honestly say that I’m somewhat frustrated that I didn’t opt for it years ago, rather than go round the houses. I’ve never been a fan of the Shure non-beta range (loved the Beta87 and 57) due to the lack of clarity but this AKG seems to have the openness of my M2 with an added presence boost that I was looking for. I’ll look forward to using it properly in the coming months when the world settles down!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ An excellent microphone, but make sure it suits your voice!
*by D***S on 28 September 2017*

This is a well built microphone, seems solid enough and could weather a fair beating. The tone is a little off for my voice, and I sing mostly hardcore punk, so I understand the tone I'm looking for isn't perhaps what the mic is designed for. The Sennheiser e835 is better suited for my style and voice, it seems to have a much more well rounded tone with a better response to all the frequencies in my singing. However, for certain other voices and styles, I could see this being an excellent microphone, so while it's not quite for me, I feel a 4 or 5 star rating is accurate.

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