Yamaha YDM505

Essential Information About Yamaha YDM Dynamic Microphones

• Custom Yamaha Capsule for precise reproduction and a well-defined voice in the mix


• Dynamic microphone with neodymium magnet designed to deliver a clear and powerful signal, both in the studio and on stage


• Directional patterns adapted to uses: cardioid (YDM505/505S) or supercardioid (YDM707B/707W) for better sound pickup control


• Comfort of use thanks to an exclusive Yamaha material that minimizes handling noise, with a metal housing and included accessories

A YDM Series at the Heart of Yamaha's Audio Expertise

Developed based on decades of Yamaha's expertise in musical technologies, the YDM series naturally fits into an audio range that covers the entire chain, "from input to output." The goal is simple: to offer dynamic microphones capable of capturing a vocal or instrumental source with a clear and usable signature, while maintaining the robustness expected from a stage microphone. With their elegant metal housing and capsule-centered design, the YDMs position themselves as a reliable solution for musicians, technicians, and content creators seeking a clean and immediately flattering sound.

For Which Uses and Profiles?

The Yamaha YDM dynamic microphones are designed for those who want to project their voice with confidence: live singing, rehearsals, speaking engagements, home studio, streaming, or simple recording. Their dynamic design makes them particularly relevant in environments where the source must remain clear and stable, even when conditions are not perfectly controlled. Depending on the model, the cardioid or supercardioid directional pattern helps better focus the pickup on what you want to highlight, maintaining a convincing vocal presence and a sound that is easier to control.

Design Choices Serving a Crystal-Clear Sound

Custom Capsule: Capturing the Essentials, Without Complication

At the heart of the YDMs, the custom Yamaha capsule is designed to "perfectly capture your sound." The idea is not to overdo it, but to achieve a clear, intelligible, and musically faithful recording so that the voice (or source) remains well articulated at the other end of the audio chain. The result: a clean sound base that is easier to process, amplify, and integrate into a mix.

Cardioid or Supercardioid: Choose the Directionality That Fits Your Stage

The series is available with different directional patterns depending on the model: cardioid for the YDM505/505S and supercardioid for the YDM707B/707W. This choice allows you to adapt the microphone's behavior to your context (monitor placement, proximity of other sources, need for focus), and better direct the pickup forward.

Less Handling Noise, More Control

In real situations, a microphone is judged not only by its sound but also by what it avoids transmitting. Yamaha incorporates an exclusive material aimed at minimizing handling noise: a tangible advantage when moving, passing the microphone, or chaining takes. Combined with a metal housing, this enhances the feeling of stability and control, both for the performer and the sound engineer.

Metal Housing and Included Accessories: Ready to Work

With their elegant metal housing, YDM microphones are designed to last and integrate naturally into a stage or studio setup. The included accessories complete the package for quick setup, whether on a stand or in a more mobile recording configuration.

Technical specifications

Category	voice microphone	Capsule	dynamic
Directivity	cardioid	Color	Black

Cardioid

YDM505 / YDM505S

Supercardioid

YDM707B / YDM707W