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title: "AKG D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone"
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# Supercardioid pattern for feedback suppression 70Hz-20kHz frequency range for crystal clear vocals Rugged metal housing built for live gigs AKG D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone

**Brand:** akg
**Price:** BZ$747
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎙️ Own the stage with AKG D5 – where pro sound meets rock-solid reliability!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** AKG D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone by akg
- **How much does it cost?** BZ$747 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- akg enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted akg brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Built to Rock:** Rugged die-cast housing and steel grille withstand the wildest gigs and tours.
- • **Plug & Play Pro:** Includes mic clip, stand adapter, and carry case—ready for your next big moment.
- • **Noise? What Noise?:** Integrated pop-filter and double shock mount eliminate handling noise—stay flawless on stage.
- • **Zero Feedback Zone:** Supercardioid polar pattern ensures high feedback suppression for uninterrupted performances.
- • **Cut Through the Mix:** Patented varimotion diaphragm delivers pristine clarity so your voice dominates every set.

## Overview

The AKG D5 is a professional dynamic handheld vocal microphone featuring a patented varimotion diaphragm for crystal-clear sound, a supercardioid pattern for superior feedback rejection, and a rugged metal build designed to endure intense live performances. With a wide 70Hz-20kHz frequency response, integrated pop-filter, and included accessories, it’s engineered for vocalists who demand clarity and durability on stage.

## Description

Buy AKG D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone. Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

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 | 3,992 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 68 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 921 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

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

## Images

![AKG D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81AzZDqeqoL.jpg)
![AKG D5 Professional Dynamic Live Vocal Microphone - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RU2vqLWEL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** 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!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Seriously fine microphone
*by A***D on 4 November 2011*

Like some other users here, we run strictly acoustic events where artists demand accuracy and an extremely clean, natural sound. We run everything through an Allen & Heath desk and a dual Fishman SA-220 line-array based system. We also have to work with instruments that can be challenging to mic well, and where feedback can be a real issue. On all counts the D5 satisfies. It really does have amazingly good rejection of off-axis sources, and sounds much more 'condenser-like' than a typical dynamic vocal mic. I say "vocal" mic, because although it is indeed superb for vocals, we also find it knocks the spots off several well-known and very respected instrument mics! Great on fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and dulcimer, etc. Really - I don't think you can go wrong with these. We now have four of them and have had not a single complaint from any performer. Quite the opposite! We often get asked where they can buy one! Highly recommended. Incredible value, too. They sound better than some mics at 3X the price.

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