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AKG D5
Photo: AKG (Harman), from its manual, p. 1.

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.

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Supercardioid
Sensitivity
−52 dBV/Pa
Self-noise
18 dB(A)
Max SPL
147 dB SPL
Impedance
600 Ω
Rated range
70 – 20k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 21. "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

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 21. "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.

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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-noise18 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 SPL147 dB SPL, 1% THD; also 156 dB SPL, 3% THD
Output impedance600 ohm, ≤ 600 ohm
Rated load impedance2000 ohm, recommended, ≥ 2000 ohm
Rated frequency range70 Hz to 20 kHz
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "3-pin XLR"; pin 1 ground, pin 2 hot, pin 3 return (p. 15).
Weight340 g, net (shipping 655 g)
Dimensions51 × 185.2 mm. Diameter × length.
Finishmatte gray-blue (zinc alloy die-cast body). Body material from p. 14.
Supplied accessoriesSA 45 stand adapter; carrying case. Unpacking.p. 13
DiaphragmVarimotion (varying thickness) diaphragm; patents AT 403.751, US 6.185.809, DE/DK/FI/FR/GB/IT/NL 814.637p. 21
Shock mountShock-mounted transducer element against handling and cable noisep. 13
WindscreenIntegrated wind and pop screen; spring-steel wire-mesh front grille
D5 SThe same mechanical, electrical and acoustic characteristics as the D5, with a noiseless on/off switchp. 14

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