Specifications

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STUDIO/BROADCAST/STAGE
EMOTION SERIES
EMOTION SERIES
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STUDIO/BROADCAST/STAGE
EMOTION SERIES,
“THE SOUND THAT ROCKS”
The Emotion series of microphones utilizes one of AKG’s latest
patented technologies. The Varimotion System allows AKG to produce
a diaphragm of varying thickness in a single press mold. By doing so
AKG has almost completely overcome the need for tuning resonators
so that the microphone’s sonic characteristics can now be tuned at
the capsule. Additionally, the Doubleflex anti-vibration system elimi-
nates handling and cable noise. The microphones come in a rugged
all metal housing, some utilize 24 karat gold plated connectors.
D 440 INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE
The D 440 is a cardioid dynamic microphone. It has been
designed primarily as an instrument microphone for tough onstage
use on percussion instruments, guitar amps, wind instruments etc.
The wide frequency response of the D 440 that slightly favors the
midfrequency and treble regions ensures good intelligibility. The term
“cardioid polar response” means that the D 440 is most sensitive to
sound arriving from in front of it, less sensitive to sound arriving from
the sides, and least sensitive to sound arriving from the rear. This
polar pattern is virtually the same for all frequencies (“frequency
independent”). A shock absorbing wire-mesh outer grille and plastic
housing protect the the transducer system from damage. The outer
steel wire mesh grille and a layer of a special textile material form a
very effective windscreen against pop and wind noise. The D 440
features a standard 3-pin male XLR type connector. This connector
type is internationally standardized so that you can connect the
microphone to the rest of your equipment using any commercial
microphone cable with a female 3-pin XLR type connector. The inte-
grated stand adapter provides a convenient way to fine align the
microphone with the instrument.
The supplied H 440 clamp lets you mount the microphone direct-
ly on a snare drum, tom tom, or similar percussion instruments.
D 550 BASS INSTRUMENT MICROPHONE
The D 550 is a cardioid dynamic microphone. It has been
designed primarily as a bass instrument microphone for tough onstage
use on bass drum, tuba, trombone, bass amps, etc. The wide frequen-
cy response of the D 550 that slightly favors the low frequency and
treble ranges ensures a very powerful sound and good intelligibility.
The term "cardioid polar response” means that the D 550 is most
sensitive to sound arriving from in front of it, less sensitive to sound
arriving from the sides, and least sensitive to sound arriving from the
rear. This polar pattern is virtually the same for all frequencies ("fre-
quency independent”). A shock absorbing wire-mesh outer grille and
plastic housing protect the the transducer system from damage. The
outer steel wire mesh grille and a layer of a special textile material
form a very effective windscreen against pop and wind noise. The
D 550 features a standard 3-pin male XLR-type connector. This con-
nector type is internationally standardized so that you can connect the
microphone to the rest of your equipment using any commercial
microphone cable with a female 3-pin XLR-type connector.
The supplied H 440 clamp lets you mount the microphone directly
on a snare drum, tom tom, or similar percussion instruments.
D 660 S DYNAMIC MICROPHONE
The D 660 S dynamic microphone has been developed specifical-
ly for micing speech, vocals, and instruments on stage, and for
Karaoke and home recording applications.
The transducer element of the D 660 S has been designed for
use with both sound reinforcement systems and home studio
recorders. Neutral low and mid frequency response combined with a
6 dB presence boost between 4 and 8 kHz ensures a smooth sound
and excellent intelligibility.
D 770 INSTRUMENT/VOCAL MICROPHONE
The D 770 is a dynamic on-stage microphone. Its frequency
response is shaped especially for instrumental/vocal performance.
The wide frequency response is slightly boosted in the mid and high
frequency ranges for a crisp instrumental sound (wind instruments,
mouth-organ, guitar amps, percussion instruments and backing
vocals) and for better speech intelligibility.
The outstanding performance is obtained by means of the newly
developed AKG Varimotion diaphragm technology and a frequency-
independent cardioid pickup pattern that provides very effective feed-
back suppression.
This microphone also utilizes the special Doubleflex shock mount-
ed transducer system.
Comes complete with vinyl carrying case and stand adapter.
D 880
M
/D 880S
M
VOCAL MICROPHONES
The D 880M / D 880SM is the new standard in performance
microphones with its specially-shaped frequency response that's
designed to bring out the best in lead and backing vocals. Its convert-
ible wired + wireless design lets you switch the microphone from a
wired mic to a wireless system simply by adding the AKG TM 40 UHF
module and WMS 40 receiver. The patented Varimotion design deliv-
ers precisely tailored frequency response and its supercardioid pickup
pattern provides very effective feedback suppression. Comes com-
plete with SA 61 unbreakable stand adapter and carrying case. The
D 880SM is equipped with module with silent on/off switch.
C 900M VOCAL MICROPHONE
The award-winning C 900M is a professional condenser vocal
microphone that’s sound will help your voice cut through the loudest
mix on any stage. Its modular output section gives you the choice of
wired or wireless operation by simply adding the optional TM 40 UHF
module and WMS 40 receiver. The C 900M’s frequency-independent
cardioid pattern has been carefully tailored for exceptional gain-
before-feedback. The back electrode of the transducer uses a metal
foil stamped onto a perfectly flat electret material made of a special
conductive plastic to further enhance the excellent acoustic perform-
ance. The gold-encapsulated transducer is very resistant to humidity
and moisture too. Comes complete with SA 61 unbreakable stand
adapter and carrying case. The C 900M includes the PB 1000 pres-
ence boost adaptor to add 3 to 5 dB of emphasis in the 5 - 9 kHz
range that improves transient detail and intelligibility.