AKG D40
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Essential Information About the AKG D40 Dynamic Microphone
Essential Information About the AKG D40 Dynamic Microphone
- Designed for the stage: fully metal body and braided steel grille to withstand the demands of intensive use.
- Precise and controlled sound: AKG Varimotion diaphragm tuned by its shape, designed to limit unwanted resonances.
- Reduced unwanted noise: internal fabric acting as a windscreen to minimize breath noises (wind, outdoor use).
- Versatile for drums and amps: built-in mic clip adapter swiveling over 135 deg and H 440 mount for direct rim mounting (snare, toms).
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A mic tailored for close miking and real concert conditions
The D40 belongs to the family of dynamic microphones designed to work "in contact" with sources, where acoustic pressure, vibrations, and repeated handling put equipment to the test. Its design prioritizes reliability and efficiency on stage while maintaining usable reproduction in the studio when a rugged mic is needed for close miking.
Its Varimotion diaphragm, directly tuned in mass by its shape and design, aims to eliminate the need for acoustic resonators. The result: an approach focused on a cleaner response and better control of the sound, useful when capturing the attack of a drum, the presence of a brass instrument, or the tone of a guitar amp without fighting artificial coloration.
Who is it for and what are its uses?
The AKG D40 is intended for drummers, technicians, stage musicians, and home studio users seeking a dynamic microphone that is easy to position, reliable, and effective on energetic sources. It is particularly suitable for setups requiring a mic that "holds up": mounting on drums, quick stage changes, outdoor concerts, rehearsal rooms, or capturing wind instruments prone to breath noise.
It is recommended for drums (snare and toms via rim mounting), percussions, wind instruments, as well as guitar amp miking. This versatility makes it an excellent choice when you want to standardize your microphone inventory with a model capable of covering multiple positions without multiplying references.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response - start | 50 Hz | Directivity | cardioid |
| Frequency response - end | 20 kHz | Capsule | dynamic |
| Category | instrument microphone | Color | Black |
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Questions frequently asked
Can the AKG D40 be mounted on a tom or snare drum?
The supplied H 440 mounting system allows direct attachment to the rim of a snare drum or tom. The built-in stand adapter rotates 135° to position the capsule close to the strike area.
What polar pattern is recommended for miking a drum kit?
The cardioid pattern favors capturing the source placed in front of the microphone. The optimized capsule suspension minimizes vibrations transmitted when mounted on the rim.
Is this dynamic microphone suitable for a guitar amp?
This model is recommended for guitar amp miking, as well as for percussion and wind instruments. Its frequency response ranges from 50 Hz to 20 kHz.
What protection does it provide against wind noise from brass instruments?
The woven steel grille protects the transducer. A special internal fabric acts as a windscreen to reduce breath noises from wind instruments.
Is the D40 robust enough for stage use?
Its body is entirely metal and its grille is made of woven steel. The AKG Varimotion diaphragm is tuned by its shape and design without acoustic resonators. This construction is intended for close miking and repeated handling during concerts.
